Can I refinish a veneer top table?
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You can refinish a veneer table but it is a labor of love. In most instances, you will end up having to strip the veneer off. You want to just use some restore-a-finish. It can be bought at Home Depot in the paint section.
You can use furniture stripper on veneer & if the veneer is chipped, just use a wood filler, sand it, stain it & clear coat it. If the veneer is lifting, it will have to be glued down before sanding & finishing.
I have lightly sanded and restained veneer before. Be very very careful not to sand through the veneer. It is usually a very thin piece.
I salvaged a beautiful pottery barn dresser from the curbside. I overly sanded the drawer and ended up chalk painting the entire piece black and gray. The veneer was so beautiful - like a prism effect on the drawers. I was very disappointed. But after it was painted and new hardware, it looked like a million bucks. Don't sweat it. It was a gift to my daughter when she moved out to a condo.
Yes, we've done it. Just use a very fine sandpaper and go slow. You can't do it repeatedly, but once should be fine. Good luck!
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