Solid wood veneer has the look of solid wood planking with considerably less expense. Solid wood veneer is created by cutting thin sheets of wood from larger wood pieces. The yellow PVA glue used in the process is heat activated, allowing increased adjustment times over other gluing methods to create a precise fit between the veneer and the object. Application time is quick, and once in place many veneers are indistinguishable from a solid wood of the same type as the thin veneer cover.
Instructions
1. Clean the surface that you're applying the veneer to with a pH-neutral cleanser and a sponge. You can apply the veneer to any porous surface, including other woods, plastic, metal or fiberglass. For best results, attach the veneer to solid wood or wood products such as MDF or particle board. Rinse the cleanser away with clean water and allow the surface to dry completely before continuing.
2. Remove any gloss from the surface with sandpaper. Rough up the surface with the paper, applying a slight texture for the glue holding the veneer in place. Wipe the dust left from sanding clear with a damp cloth.
3. Measure the surface and add about an inch to the measurement. Cut the veneer to the measured size with a utility knife.
4. Brush two layers of PVA glue onto the surface, taking care to achieve even coverage. The second layer covers any areas of the first layer that soak into the surface. Allow the glue to dry to the touch.
5. Place the veneer onto the surface, carefully aligning the edges. Cover the veneer with a sheet of craft paper. Turn your iron on and select a high setting. Allow the iron to heat completely. Go over the surface of the veneer with the iron, working from the center outwards to heat the glue and fuse the veneer to the surface. Trim the veneer to match the surface area using a utility knife. Allow the glue to cure for 24 hours before finishing the veneer surface using any finishing method you would use with regular wood surfaces.
6. Finish the wood veneer with a coating of wood stain using a foam applicator to add color to the wood. Wipe away any excess with a clean cloth, then allow the finish to dry for the time suggested by the finish manufacturer. Or paint the finish with a coat of paint applied by paintbrush. Place a coat of primer onto the wood and allow it to dry overnight, then coat a base coat of color over the primer, allowing it to dry for 24 hours before using the wood surface.
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