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The Easy Way To Remove Veneer From Furniture

November 17, 2016 32 Comments

Today, I am here to fill you in a little DIY secret. A secret that has saved me tons of blood, sweat and tears and most importantly, time on projects. Over the years, we have worked on so many projects and have learned so much that when I find a trick that will make your projects easier, I can’t wait to share them with you. Today, I am going to show you the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

Before I tell you how this magical process works, I should tell you the theme for the month. It is “words”.

I had the perfect table to use for this project. I picked it up at an estate sale last summer and kept it because it had so much potential.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

At first glance, it looks like a regular end table in need of some TLC.

Look again.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

The top is actually a tray! Well, that it what I am calling it anyway. I lurrvve a good tray. My DIY Drawer Tray was the last one I made. Trays can be used for so many things. They are great for serving, but they are also fun to fill and use for centerpieces on your table. 

This little table had so much potential that I couldn’t wait to get started with it.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

The veneer on the tabletop itself was peeling up so it was the perfect model to show you the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

In the past, I would have scraped and scraped until my knuckles were bleeding, my brows were sweating and my face was full of tears. Okay, maybe is wasn’t that dramatic, but it was a pain in the you-know-what to try and get veneer off.

Then, a few years ago, I learned a trick for getting the veneer off an easier way. I don’t shy away from veneer projects now because I know I can make them work.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

The easy way to remove veneer from furniture is to lay a wet towel on it!

Yep! Not kidding.

I know! I know! I couldn’t believe it either.

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Now, I have done this on many different pieces and it works wonders. You want the towel very wet, but not dripping wet. I have left the towel on pieces for two hours and others over night. It depends on how stubborn the veneer is. When you remove the towel, the veneer is easy to peel up with a scraper. (We use this tool for SO MANY projects. It is the handiest little thing to have. If you don’t own one yet, I highly recommend getting one.)

Once the veneer was off, I painted it and the frame of the tray in “Park Bench” from Fusion Mineral Paint. Then, I sanded down the edges and rubbed antiquing wax all over it. The wax really deepened the green color.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

The table looked great already, but it needed some words. I decoupoged newspaper-looking paper to the top.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

Once it was dry, I rubbed antiquing wax over it as well.

Now, it was time for the tray. First, we had to add a thin piece of plywood to the inside the frame. I stained the plywood dark and used my Cricut to make a “gather” stencil to add to the tray.

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I traced the word out in pencil and fill it in with a gold BIC metallic marker.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

Look at this table now!

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

I got two, functional pieces out of one table.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

The “Park Bench” color is perfect for the holiday season. Well, I love green for any season really.

I see this tray in the middle of our dining room table full of fixin’s for a hot cocoa bar.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

If you shy away from veneer projects, don’t. Try this easy way to remove veneer from furniture that will make your next veneer project run smooth.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

If you have a piece of furniture that is missing some veneer, click over to see how to save the piece of furniture and the easy way to remove veneer from furniture.

This trick is so simple and really works. 

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Comments

  1. Paula says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:20 AM

    What a cool table design. I love that it has a tray that can be removed. The paint color that you used is so pretty and I’ll bet that you’ll really enjoy using this table over the holidays. Great makeover!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:58 PM

      THanks Paula!

      Reply
  2. Susie says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    Such a great makeover. Love the lesson in removing veneer. You and Larissa are such an inspiration! Also love the green color and the combination of words. I’d love to have a table like this !! It’s totally awesome.. Super congrats. susie from Chelsea Project

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:58 PM

      Thanks Susie!

      Reply
  3. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    Your table loos adorable! Love the tray insert. I’ve tried the veneer removal on a frame recently and loved the look of the wood underneath. Yours is beautiful too! Pinned:)

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    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:58 PM

      Thank you Wendi!

      Reply
  4. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    Larissa’s tip works every time, have used it myself. What a great little table score and I love everything from the color to the newspaper top and the great stencil. Very nice makeover, Lindsay. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you Marie!

      Reply
  5. Marcie Lovett says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    That was one sad, little table! The turnaround is just amazing. Love that green color.

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    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you Marcie! The green is beautiful!

      Reply
  6. Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    I love the color and the whole style of it..especially with the copper~ Feels so Festive and and Warm!
    Hugs,
    Karin

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:57 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Christy K James says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Wow that piece is definitely a keeper! I did a coffee table once that had a lift-off tray and I regret selling it. Love how you transformed both pieces! XO

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:57 PM

      I know! I love it so much. I need to find a place for it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kathy Owen says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:56 PM

    I love tables with trays! The newspaper print is fun but the “gather” is perfect.

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    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:57 PM

      THank you!

      Reply
  9. Kim @Hunt & Host says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    ok wow. seriously awesome tip and seriously awesome table/tray. What a fabulous find and I love the way you made it over!

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    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:56 PM

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  10. Angie ~ ambient wares says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    That table is something! Love the tray and the color is perfect! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 14, 2017 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply
  11. Pam says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:10 PM

    Why did I not know this little secret! No veneer is safe with me anymore!! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM

      I know, right?! I pick up more pieces now that I know this little trick. 🙂

      Reply
  12. wellinston says

    May 10, 2022 at 11:15 AM

    keep it up! Industrial coffee table

    Reply

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