How do I repair buckled veneer on an antique piece of furniture?
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I was given an antique dresser and the veneer on the front is buckled and split. Can this be repaired and saved? Would make a beautiful piece of furniture to showcase homemade quilts.
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The trick is to have a method to clamp the wood down. Most buckled veneer is the result of moisture that causes the wood to swell and lift. You may need to use an exacto knife to split the wood so it will lay flat and cut out the very tiny sliver so it buts tight again. Using a needle syringe with glue in it. You place a tiny amount of good quality wood glue under the veneer followed by a sheet of plastic then clamp it down. Once dry you will need to slightly scrape the surface and refinish the top. Its not hard, nor is it an easy fix But if you take your time you should be able to fix it in sort order. One method of clamping is to use lifting weights. Place a flat board on the top and put on a few weights to press down on the top. Or large C clamps with a board running the entire length of the top.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jan 25, 2014
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I would remove the veneer and see what's underneath. Another lady here found wonderful wood under hers! If it's not, you can purchase veneer and replace it. Repairing is such a long hard process and sometimes not worth it.
Barbara R
on Jan 25, 2014
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could you post a pic of it?
Linda P
on Mar 02, 2014
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Linda @Linda P , I found a video with the details to repair veneer so I have already repaired and painted my dresser, but Thanks!!!!!
Jeannie Scott
on Mar 02, 2014
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Amei sua criação . Perfeita ! Obrigada.
MAGALI FERVENÇA
on May 09, 2014
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@ @Jeannie Scott where did you find the video, & what's it's name. also would be appreciated if you could share the link. thanks
Glenda Mangan
on Feb 24, 2015
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