Fixing bubbled veneer
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Lynda Sadler
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I have a stunning vintage buffet, it has two spots where the veneer on the top has bubbled up. Is there anyway to fix it? I don't want to paint it, or remove the veneer. Thanks in advance
7 answers
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Try using a towel with a warm iron and see if that helps with the bubbling.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 30, 2016
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Thanks, I'll try that. =)
Lynda Sadler
on Sep 30, 2016
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Janet's got it again! But I use a hot iron for about 30 seconds, checking if the veneer is down. The heat reactivates the adhesive.
William
on Sep 30, 2016
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If the bubble does not go down with a bit of heat, you may want re-moisten it or use a slight steam with the iron and towel, and try again. If not working, may try to pierce it and add a bit of glue then try it again. If all else fails and it is a lost cause, you can use an exacto knife to cut out the spot itself without having to remove the entire top. Then either replace the little spot or fill and color stain as best you can match then try and make do with placing things there when in use. Veneer is tricky and all was made different in different eras. Good luck.
Johnchip
on Sep 30, 2016
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If heating doesn't work, I would use a razor or exacto knife to slice a small incision in the bubbles and inject a miniscule amount of wood glue you can't have any squeezing out. Clean up as well as you can and put some direct weight on the incision (like heavy books, etc.) then try the heat method again. Good luck...
Geri Ann
on Oct 01, 2016
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Perfect, thanks!
Lynda Sadler
on Oct 01, 2016
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I just saw an article on BuzzFeed, wrap your iron with aluminum foil and then iron the bubble away. They didn't specify heat, but you could start with low heat and work your way up. I don't know the significance of aluminum foil, but it worked in their photos. Hope that helps.
Judie Greenthal
on Oct 01, 2016
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