What to do about cracking and peeling veneer

Question

I have and old dressing table and had started doing some work on it till I discovered a little too late that the veneer was cracked and peeling how do I remedy the situation ?? I am using chalk paint to give it a driftwood look.

M. How · Answer

Where the veneer is cracked and peeling lift it up carefully with a knife and squirt some wood glue under it. Press down firmly, wipe off excess glue with a very damp paper towel. Tape over the area with a long piece of painters tape to hold it down overnight. Remove the tape in the morning and see if it has glued down properly. If not, re-glue and let dry again overnight. Then, lightly sand the area, dust it off and continue painting. Where there are small pieces of veneer missing, fill in with wood putty. After it dries, sand lightly and continue painting. Hope you will be happy with your job.

Sherrie · Answer

A picture helps.  If is not on the top and on the sides and it's not to bad you can get away with it.  I usually stop and fix the problem.  But posting a picture would give us some kind of idea of the advice we are giving instead of guessing.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Depending in the extent of the damage you can fill in the cracks with a wood filler and then lightly sand. If the veneer is lifting put some glue underneath cover with wax paper and a towel and lightly iron until the glue is set.

Pamela Gates Winter · Answer

I'm at a loss

Shabby Paints · Answer

I tried a few methods on this piece and the winner was a hot iron (no steam) over a dry towel.  Heat up a section move the iron then use a putty knife and a hammer to remove sections. The glue will eventually let go. Good luck.

Pamela Gates Winter · Answer

This one could work on one of the drawers but I'm afraid the other will have to replace the veneer altogether unfortunately thank you this advice

Sherrie · Answer

I looked closely at your pictures.  One looks okay until you see the second picture.  Then you can see where there is water damage and it is buckling.  Ont the other one you can see the damage.  I would take the veneer off and sand smooth, then paint.  Actually that's what I usually do unless it's on top and the wood is pieced in is the other time replace the veneer.m

Valerie · Answer

This should help: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/furniture/how-to-repair-peeling-wood-veneer-2317431

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