Painting Veneer Furniture

Furniture can be made from any one of the following three types of wood: veneer, laminate, or solid wood

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The veneer is created when a thin layer of real wood (1/8 inch or less) is bonded or glued to a fiberboard or particleboard.

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How to Paint Veneered Furniture

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Make sure you have all the necessary equipment and supplies ready

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Prepare your workspace and ensure you are wearing the right protective gear.

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Repair any damaged sections of the particleboard with some wood putty.

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Take some fine sandpaper or a sanding block and sand the veneer surface.

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Clean the surface to make sure all the dust has been removed before you start to paint.

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Apply a thin layer of primer to the whole surface area and leave at least 24 hours to dry.

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As soon as the primer has dried properly, you are ready to start applying your first coat of paint.

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Applying a top coat to your painted surface is important, as it will protect the paint from any damage.

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