How Do You Repair Oak Veneer Furniture?
Replacing damaged oak veneer is not complicated and doesn’t require a lot of tools or advanced skills. Use the same steps to make a small or large repair; remove the damaged veneer, clean up any underlayment damage, and glue down the replacement. Cutting the new veneer requires a degree of precision, but if you’re uncertain of your ability to create an exact match, make a paper pattern to follow. Remove the piece of veneer that needs to be replaced. Hold a straight edge tightly against the veneer and use a utility knife to make a straight cut. Repeat this on all sides of the damage. Keep the lines straight to make the repair less noticeable. Repair any damage to the surface under the veneer. Clean out dirt and old glue. The surface beneath the veneer may have separated from the base material. If so, reattach it by putting wood glue between the the two and using clamps to hold it tight until the glue hardens. Cut a new piece of veneer to fit the area where you removed the damaged oak ve
