How do I refinish an old veneer table?

by Jan

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How to finish an old veneer table that has chunks of veneer missing? 80+ years old dining table. Was my Mom’s. Open to paint or stain.

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Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable on Nov 07, 2018

Hi there, I've never done it, but you can repair the veneer and then paint or stain over the repaired piece. This may help: https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/home-diy/projects/how-to-repair-wooden-furniture-veneer.htm

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Morgan McBride on Nov 07, 2018

I have previously removed all of the veneer for a smooth surface and then painted that.

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- Jan on Nov 07, 2018
  
  How did you remove all the veneer? Sand? Strip?
  im thinking that might be my best bet, then paint.
  
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Linda Sikut on Nov 07, 2018

HI there,
Here's an article that might help you. While I have personally had to do this, I've read a lot of articles like this one. I hope it will help you save that table. It must mean a lot to you since it was your Moms. Wishing you the best.
https://salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-fix-peeling-or-chipped-veneer/

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