Hey Bob,I bought a wood veneer chess
set. Soon, the wood began drying out. I applied mineral oil to the surface in
an attempt to preserve the board. After trying this several times, I called the
company who made it and asked for a return authorization. They refused, because
they said that the mineral oil ruined the board. Is this true? I read your
article about paper backed and other types of…
Hi Sir.
Love your YouTube videos. I am
re veneering a very old synagogue bathroom cabinet. The cabinet that I'm veneering is
slab (flat front) laminate. Do you think the 3M PSA peel and stick veneer would work adhering to a laminate surface? I'd like to veneer the cabinet to make make it look like a real wood vanity. The cabinet is reaally sad and old, and I think that a real wood veneer…
Hi.I bought a couple of sheets of hickory veneer from you a month or so ago.I would like to know if it's OK to lacquer the veneer sheets before applying them to the wall.I'm guessing it is, but just wanted to check anyway! JimYes, you can apply a finish to the veneer sheet ahead of time. I prefer a varnish finish on the veneerrather than lacquer. A varnish finish is way more protective…
Elmer: Hey Bob, Do you make wood veneer in 14’ lengths? I need a 14' x 12" sheet of veneer to wrap a long beam.Hi Elmer, - Wood veneer isn't available in 14' lengths. The longest veneer we have is 12' long. You can get the 14' length by joining 2 matched veneer sheets end to end. You can use one of our 4' x 8' sheets of veneer for this. The 4' x 8' v…
Q. - How do I apply a finish to a wood veneer. Does a wood veneer take a finish like a regular wooden surface?A. - Finishing a wood veneer is no different than applying a finish to any wooden surface. After all, wood veneers are real wood. Wood veneers sand, stain, and take a finish the same way as any wooden surface.Here's a a few links for more details on how to apply a f…
Bob, How do I cut strips out of a veneer sheet for edge banding? I'm not sure how I can cut the edge banding strips to the exact size I need. SallySally, cut your edging strips oversized. Apply the edging strips to the edges. Trim off the excess with a sharp razor knife. Sand the edges of the strips with some fine sandpaper to make the edging strips blend in with the…
