It also dries faster than wood filler does. However, it’s not the easiest to sand and it’s smelly. I’ve written another Bondo repair tutorial so you can find How To Mix & Apply Bondo here. Once all the damaged veneer is removed, I like to use this Bondo for the repairs.īondo doesn’t shrink like wood filler can. I score the veneer well above the damage where the glue is still holding. The very worst thing is to miss these loose pieces – paint – and THEN have the veneer chip off leaving a big scar on your finished piece!Īnything that can be pulled up with a razor or sharp utility knife is best cut away. I give my pieces a really good once over and make sure I remove it all. When I see chipping veneer, it usually means there’s more where that came from. Wipe the excess glue away, and then clamp or weight down until the glue is totally dry. I’m generous with the glue and I use a small toothpick so I can spread it right into all the nooks and crannies of the repair. Getting the pieces to join perfectly first time around is important because that stuff won’t let go!īe generous with the glue. Just be aware when using Contact Cement, there’s no flexibility. When I want a short dry time, Contact Cement works nicely too. Elmer’s, Titebond or Gorilla Wood Glue are popular brands. And even if you decide to paint, often the difference in grain makes for a blotchy looking paint job. If you do, it will be impossible to stain – well – super difficult. A glue repair works best if you have a piece of veneer that’s an exact fit and matches up with the existing grain.
With a piece like this, I would normally cut it off and fill it in, but I want to show you how easy it is to glue veneer down.
#Touch up veneer plaster painting cracked#
Her age is visible in the dry cracked surface and the veneer is peeling and chipping in few areas. Here’s an example on this antique dresser I recently picked up. The glue holding the veneer starts to release and this results in chips, blisters or peeling. Vintage pieces get exposed to heat, humidity, or the very worst – water. It’s a common problem with older furniture. If you’ve ever passed-up an amazing piece of furniture due to peeling or chipped veneer – this post is for you! I’m living proof that these types of repairs aren’t that difficult!
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