Hi folks,
An elementary question for the seasoned furniture refinishers among us.
I have a small 4-leg oak side table I'm going to strip (it was painted long ago) and refinish. The top is veneered with a piece of thick veneer (one piece; ⅛" thick), in which one edge has come loose along it's entirety (with the grain -- not against).
I do not want to remove the piece, but want to merely reglue it back down.
My question is: should I glue it down BEFORE, or AFTER stripping? My worry is residue from the stripper causing issues with the adhesion.
Thank you,
Fran
Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
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Re: Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
My opinion - Before...
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Re: Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
You are correct - before. I always make small repairs prior to stripping to preclude the stripper from seeping under the veneer and causing problems. Depending on how large a section needs to be repaired, I lift the section in question, clean the area of old adhesive, and then hold it open enough to apply contact cement using a thin knife blade. Good luck. Cheers
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Re: Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
Thank you, Curt and Bill.
I had a feeling after I examined the culprit, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't headed in the wrong direction.
Best,
Fran
I had a feeling after I examined the culprit, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't headed in the wrong direction.
Best,
Fran
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Re: Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
You may want to allow some extra drying time before you refinish to make sure all is dry. I usually allow at least 24 to 48 hours depending on how big a repair it was. It may not need it but I do not like to rush it. Good luck Tom B
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Re: Veneer: glue down before or after stripping?
While we are on veneer thought I would post a few photos of a Edison Chalet I did years ago New veneer on top and the sides were flapping the wind..
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