How to Remove Veneer
The water damage was so bad, on Martha, the dining buffet, that I had to strip the stained veneer as well as the “Bendy Ply” that was underneath because the wood was not only bubbled and cracked, it had mold and was soft! The mold had even gone to the actual wood used to construct the top of the buffet; but only barely.
Top of the buffet after chipping off veneer.
So, my plan was to strip both the veneer and the bend ply. Then I’m going to wash the wood that remains with bleach and water, maybe even put a coat of Kilz on it and then re-apply some new veneer.
Using a wet rag, an iron and a putty knife.
So, how do you strip off veneer? Me? I do a death-defying trick…wanna hear it? I mix electricity, water, heat and wood! Sounds fun right?!?!
Scraping off the veneer with a putty knife.
Keep an eye on it…like I said: death defying stunt. On the up side…lean a little closer and you’ll have a nice facial going! (it’s all about the multi–tasking!). Then once it’s nice and steamy, remove the towel and iron and take your putty knife and scrape.
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