VQ 16: Im using a paper backed veneer but the veneer glue isn giving me a good bond. Any suggestions?
Test the back of the paper backed veneer by applying a single drop of water to the backing. If there is still a bead of water after 5 seconds, then the backer is creating the problem with the adhesion. The solution is to scuff sand the backer with 100 grit sandpaper. You can also wipe the backer with lacquer thinner to chemically roughen its surface. Either method will allow the moisture in the veneer glue to transfer the bonding polymers to the paper backing and will give you the quality bond you expect.
