psg Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Both my KHorn have a tiny bit of damage on the top veneer strip. One is missing the top 1/16 inch for a few inches. But any damage is too much damage. I'm told such strips aren't cut from large boards but come in strips that come the proper width? Can the old veneer be easily and safely removed without damaging the other pieces at the joint? Can new veneer strips of matching walnut oil finish be purchased? Is it easy to install them and obtain the same fit and finish? Or am I doomed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 My best thoughts are that the answers are no, no, and no. But Greg 928 is the guy who is the expert. My guess is that the origninal tape was supplied by the plywood manufacturer and is was obtained from the same collection of veneers used to create the ply. Therefore it was a pretty good match to start with. Now, the veneer, overall, has changed from the finish and oxidation, etc. Nothing new will match. It is possible to get away with some mismatch on edging. This is because a perpendicular surface always gets light from a different angle, relatively. For example, if you have to repaint a hole in a wall, you can continue to the edges of the whole wall and it is difficult distinguish from the rest of the room. Again, guessing, an expert might be able to harvest a patch from the side edging or edging at the back of the top. Getting everything to work might also require a full refinishing. This requires a lot of experience and care. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 If the chips are not that large you can fill file and sand and then stain to match. I think there is a line of sandable colored wood putty from the companies of OSI and Elmer's. The product line is sold at Lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 You can also cut a piece of the same species veneer with similar grain to fit, glue, fill any small gaps, sand and refinish. Might be a better approach than just using some kind of filler. The filler won't have a matching grain unless you paint it on. There are also lacquer sticks in various shades, that can be blended if necessary. They will match the color, but still no grain. Should be available at your local hardware or home improvement store. If you want to replace the whole strip, just get the same species with similar grain. Remove the old one (heat should help). Glue down the new one. Trim. Stain to match and finish. All of the approaches mention in this thread are fairly simple, but do take some practice to get right. How about just taking it to a local cabinet shop and having them do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 How about just taking it to a local cabinet shop and having them do it? That's probably a good idea... I think an expert could fix it easily whereas I could mess it all up. I can just be glad that the top bin can be removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Malcom you are right. For the inexperienced taking it to a shop would be best. It's funny with splicing in veneer and putty it never fails that you can see the blem across the room even when others can't. Better off leaving it to the professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 an expert might be able to harvest a patch from the side edging or edging at the back of the top Actually, the inside of the top bin has the same veneer and you can't see that. Lots to harvest from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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