Things You'll Need:
- Straight Edge
- Sharp X-acto Knife
- Marking Pen
- Wood Glue
- Small Brush to Spread the Glue
- Q-Tips
- Wood Glue Solvent
- Clamping Boards
- Rag
- Waxed Paper
- C-Clamps
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Step 1
Locate wood veneer patching material that exactly matches the veneer you need to replace, both in color as well as in the wood grain design.
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Step 2
Using your straight edge and your sharp X-acto knife, cut out the bad area of veneer slightly larger than the bad spot, and making sure NOT to cut out a perfect square. Diamond shapes, trapezoids or other shapes are acceptable.
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Step 3
Using the point of your X-acto knife carefully pry up the area you are removing, being careful to keep the piece you are prying up in one piece. Clean out any residual old glue with your Q-tip and glue solvent.
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Step 4
Lay the piece you have just carefully lifted on top of your veneer patching material and trace around it. Make certain that the pattern of the wood grain in the patch matches the direction of the pattern in the piece you are using as a template. Using your straight edge and X-acto knife cut around the edges of the traced pattern. The cut piece of veneer should fit perfectly in the hole on your damaged furniture.
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Step 5
Spread a thin layer of wood glue into the hole that needs to be patched and then carefully lay in the veneer patch you have just cut. Press down with your fingers, wiping away any excess glue with a damp cloth. Lay waxed paper over the area and put wooden clamping blocks in place to protect the surface from your C-clamps, then clamp the area down firmly and allow to dry overnight.Remove C-clamps, blocks and waxed paper. Sand lightly if necessary to remove any excess glue.
