Burnt table top

[JCLP]

Hi Everyone. A client dropped off a beautiful table top that has a cheery wood veneer on the top and a burn mark approx 10" in diameter from a candle that was left un-attended. The wax burned right through the veneer and has exposed the particle board of the 1/16" veneer. I have sanded the finish off the table and now have a nice cheery veneer with a burn spot. I was thinking of applying new veneer on the entire table top. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of backing the new veneer should have and also what type of adhesive to use. Thanks in advance.

 

[Wooden Skye]

Check out VeneerSupplies.com.  I have had questions about veneer and they have always been helpful.

 

[mouppe]

It all depends on how you intend to press the veneer to the substrate. I use white glue in a vacuum press. Lightly sand the old veneer first to give it some tooth. If your new veneer is paper-backed, tooth that side too.

Good luck.

 

[wow]

Agree with the all-new veneer top, and the vacuum press. I also use plain old hello wood glue when I veneer stuff.

 

[junk731]

Just to follow suit I agree with the new veneer but forget the white or yellow PVA glue and use a professional glue if your going to do a proper repair. Unibond 800 or an equivalent non creeping glue.

John