How to Remove Wood Veneer Without Any Special Tools!

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by Ansley Designs
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Get that veneer off of any solid wood furniture piece!
This is my first time ever removing veneer from anything. I always steered away from pieces with chipped veneer because I didn't have a heat gun to aid in its removal. I was scared. I was afraid that it would be an awful undertaking and end up an unfinished waste of time!
I'm not going to say it wasn't difficult. The first drawer was a big tease because the veneer came off so clean and easily - all in one sheet! The rest, well. They weren't as friendly!
Head on over to my blog to see exactly how I removed the wood veneer without any special tools!
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  • Mary Ellen Waithe Mary Ellen Waithe on Nov 14, 2015
    How could this technique work on a vertical surface? I have a pocket door with veneer inserts (where other doors might have glass lites) that are too warped to flatten down, and too well adhered to remove easily. Any suggestions for easy removal on a vertical surface? I really don't want to uninstall the door. Thanks, Mary Ellen
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