How Do You Refinish Oak Veneer Tables?
Oak veneer is a thin piece of wood that is glued over another material, usually fiberboard, to create a piece of furniture or cabinetry that resembles solid oak. Because the real wood in this type of furniture is extremely thin, it is not possible to refinish it by sanding the original finish from the furniture and applying a new finish. You can, however, do a lot of great things with paint to give the furniture a completely new look. Thoroughly clean the surface of the table. Use a mild soap and water to clean all grease and residue from the table. Allow table to dry completely. Use a paint brush to apply a thick coat of paint stripper to the entire table. Be sure to get into any grooves, corners and detail areas. Allow the paint stripper to penetrate the original finish, usually 20 to 30 minutes. Use steel wool to gently remove the finish from the oak veneer table. Work in a circular motion, taking off the majority of the finish. Wipe the paint stripper off with wet rags. Sand the oa
