You know I like a project. So when an antique drop-leaf table presented itself by way of a neighbor’s free pile, I knew it had to come home with me. The veneer tabletop was ravaged beyond repair, but that, my dear readers did not matter.
Here, see for yourself:
And check out the gams on this sweet lady, va-va-va-voom!
Maybe I should introduce the neighbors to my friend “Coaster,” she’s a practical gal. Plus, she can handle her drinks.
So I did an internet search on how to remove veneer, and found instructions to lay a wet towel over the wood and then iron it. The whole ironing-a-wet-towel turned into some steamy hot fun, better than 50 Shades of Grey for this crafty blogger.
The veneer is now all scraped off, and the table table is ready for phase two. My plan is to paint the tabletop with a bold graphic pattern that I’ll keep secret until the big reveal.
It’s going to be one sexy little steamed up table.
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Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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I’m excited to see how this turns out, as we have an old cedar chest from my husband’s grandmother. Unfortunately it has veneer on the top too, and it’s coming off a bit. I love the chest but haven’t figured out what to do with it yet! So I’m excited to see how this works 🙂
If you, or someone else contemplating a similar project, didn’t want to go the painted tabletop route, replacement wood veneers are available. Some of them are even peel-and-stick, like tile.
Nope, I’m going the paint route. I already own all the supplies I need, plus it’s fun to have some humor and color.
Katy
So glad you are going to bring this piece back to a beautiful life that it deserves… too pretty to end up in landfill, for sure!
I’m guessing Union Jack?!?
Shh . . .
Katy
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I’m excited to see how this turns out – I love salvaging free stuff on the street 🙂
Love your blog too by the way, and have only just found it so will have to go back and read through the archives 🙂
Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve Katy!
I can’t wait to see the table when you are done. Restoring found pieces of wood furniture is one of my hobbies and I have two found end tables with marble insets that I am working on right now that have veneer on them.
Rescued a similar condition dresser (was held together with duct tape!) Wood glue, dark stain, holds gift wrap, tablecloths and a cute lamp. Love rescue furniture!
My thoughts when I see furniture plucked from free pile…bed bugs. I know I am paranoid, but then! Spritz it in the joints with rubbing alcohol, then when dry wash thoroughly with hot water.
I can’t wait to see how this turns out. I’ve never done a project like this, but want to tackle my dining room table. I bought it at an estate sale, and everyone hates it, but all I see is potential in the spindly teak chairs and legs. The leaf top, however, is Formica. Is this the same concept as veneer? I’d love to get rid of it (it’s the part everyone hates) and refinish it with wood veneer, but I’ve been too scared so far…