How to get wood veneer "pop-ups" to lay flat again on my table top?
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We bought a used clawfoot dining table that we thought was solid oak. After carefully sanding it and priming with Kilz,we left it to dry overnight. Excited to paint it the next day, I first noticed several small bumps on the table top only, but thankfully not on the beautiful pedestal it sits on. Is it possible to use now, as I can't imagine setting a full glass of anything down on it,and seeing it tip over. Also do not want to see a less than level table in my dining room! Is it worth the time and cost to fix it,or do I have to write it off as a mistake, and a waste of money?
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Sometimes you can reactivate the adhesive. Place a sheet of brown paper over the veneer pops. An iron set on medium and iron over the paper to heat the veneer and soften the glue. Use a piece of wood, rolling pin and rub over the veneer as it cools. Do not use any paper with print on it. The print will transfer.
All is not lost. Once the veneer is in place, have a piece of glass cut to cover the top of the table. No worries and will be serviceable for years to come.
Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Hopefully this step-by-step tutorial will help you repair your wood veneer - https://homesteady.com/repair-peeling-veneer-particleboard-cabinets-9769.html.