Expert: Eileen Cronk - 12/16/2009

Question
I have a desk and the vaneer has came loose from the top at the corner.  Is there any way I can lift up corner and reglue with some kind of glue and weigh it down

Answer
Hi Vern
Nice to hear from you.
Your right on with your idea.
We actually don't lift the loose veneer to much as it could break but it must be glued back down right away before it buckles (if it buckles its a buggar to repair).
Use a long flat blade of some kind to get the glue all the way under the damage.
A thin butcher knife is fine. Apply a good bit of carpenters glue along the knife blade and insert it under the veneer. Run the blade around and back and forth to make sure all the area is covered in glue.
Then apply weights or better still clamps. If you use clamps, apply a clamping board over the top. Pressure over the entire glued area is vital.
Great question.
Regards
Eileen