Heat softens the plastic.
Remove laminate from wood furniture.
Hold the gun 12 to 15 inches from the.
Then it gets dinged up and isn t really repairable.
How to remove laminate from wood.
Plus a demonstration of how to use a h.
The idea is that moisture gets into the glue and un sticks it which allows you to pull up or remove the veneer from the wood more easily.
Heat guns look similar to a hairdryer but they reach much hotter temperatures.
It usually lasts a few months or a couple of years.
Grab a bucket of lukewarm water and a big old towel.
You want it to be slightly dripping but not sopping wet.
Erin s facebook live broadcast explaining the two best methods to safely remove veneer from vintage or wood furniture.
Turn on your heat gun and allow it to come to its full temperature.
After removing the hardware and giving them a good wipe down method number one involves water.
Gently insert the point of your 5 in 1 putty knife into the crevice between the laminate and the wood backing.
Tips on removing plastic laminate from a table or desk start clean.
Get your rag fairly wet.
It s best to avoid any exposed wood so you do not damage that part of.
Method number one for removing veneer.
Pry the two surfaces apart.
Place the wet rag on the area you want to remove.
Or the laminate comes loose and lifts up.
Along the way i think most of us have picked up a cheap piece or two of laminate furniture.
A hot iron with water.