Remove Laminate From Wood Furniture
Grab a bucket of lukewarm water and a big old towel.
Remove laminate from wood furniture. Before removing the laminate clean the piece to remove anything that could transfer onto the desk or table. Erin s facebook live broadcast explaining the two best methods to safely remove veneer from vintage or wood furniture. It s best to avoid any exposed wood so you do not damage that part of the furniture. Or the laminate comes loose and lifts up.
After removing the hardware and giving them a good wipe down method number one involves water. Gently insert the point of your 5 in 1 putty knife into the crevice between the laminate and the wood backing. How to remove laminate from wood. Tips on removing plastic laminate from a table or desk start clean.
It s best to avoid any exposed wood so you do not damage that part of. It usually lasts a few months or a couple of years. Method number one for removing veneer. Heat softens the plastic.
You know the kind with the fake wood or the matte white finish. Turn on your heat gun and allow it to come to its full temperature. Heat guns look similar to a hairdryer but they reach much hotter temperatures. A hot iron with water.
You want it to be slightly dripping but not sopping wet. Place the wet rag on the area you want to remove. Then it gets dinged up and isn t really repairable. Hold the gun 12 to 15 inches from the.
The idea is that moisture gets into the glue and un sticks it which allows you to pull up or remove the veneer from the wood more easily. Get your rag fairly wet.