Collectibles-General (Antiques)/replacing vaneer

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it is just the top piece.  all the rest is in great shape
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I am in the process of stripping off paint on my grandmother's dresser.  I know the vaneer will need replacing.  How do I go about doing that?  any advice.  thanks.
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Hi Rembert
Nice to hear from you.
I don't want to discourage you but if all the veneer needs replacing I would toss this dresser.
Yes an expert could possible replace it but the cost would be great. This is not a job you or I could do.
Regards
Eileen  

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Hi again Rembert
Here is a link where the veneer is available.

http://www.vandykes.com/subcategory/91/

Here are some instructions for the process.

http://www.oakwoodveneer.com/replacing-removing-wood-veneer.html

Hope this helps and best of luck with this.
Kindest Regards
Eileen

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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.

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