Veneer should be applied to a MDF substrate and then installed over these surfaces.ĭo not apply veneer to a two-sided melamine coated board. Installation over substrates that have been treated with a fire-retardant agent is not recommended without consulting either the substrate or your adhesive manufacturer first.ĭON’T APPLY DIRECTLY TO PLASTER, DRYWALL, OR CONCRETEĭo not apply veneer directly to drywall, plaster walls, or concrete walls. One coat is all that is necessary on the veneer. Apply the first coat and let dry completely before applying the second. On plywood substrate, two coats of adhesive must be applied. MDF (medium density fiberboard) is the most stable substrate, followed by industrial particleboard, veneer-core plywood, and the least stable substrate is hardwood. Veneer must be bonded to a suitable substrate of a reliable quality. While paper-backed veneer is intended for interior use, it can be used on an exterior surface only if an epoxy application is used.
Holding the scraper with both hands and, using it like a wooden squeegee, smooth out the veneer from the center outward to the edges. A 1/16" edge will produce 4 times more pressure than a 1/4" edge. The smaller the edge the better as it will produce the greatest pressure. Lightly sand the 6" edge to take the sharpness away. Use a piece of scrap wood approximately 12" long and 6" wide as a veneer scraper. To avoid bubbling when hand pressing your veneer on the boards, be sure to start in the middle of the board and work your way to the outer edges. When pressing flexible wood veneer to a suitable substrate, the amount of pressure necessary to achieve a good bond is greater than when applying high pressure laminates to a substrate.Ī flexible wood scraper should also be used in conjunction with the pinch roller.ĭo not use a J-roller, as it does not allow you to apply enough pressure directly onto the veneer. When using contact cement, a pinch roller alone is not enough. It's critical to use maximum pressure when smoothing out the veneer. This will remove any dust or debris that could potentially compromise the glue line and create problems in the glue line itself. The solids and solvents must be mixed thoroughly to form the best bond.īefore applying your contact cement make sure to wipe the backer portion of your veneer sheet down with a tack cloth or microfiber cloth. Stirring your contact cement is an absolute must before each use, just as in painting. Keep in mind flammable contact cement often works better than non-flammable. Look for contact cement with the highest level of solids and follow the adhesive manufacturer instructions. įeel like a video will help? See how-to apply wood veneer to MDF using contact cement below: If a press is not available, quality contact cement may be used, but keep in mind that is not the method we recommend. The preferred method for wood veneer application is a vacuum, cold, or hot veneer press with white or yellow glue.
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