How to apply face veneer

Best used on flat or cylindrical surfaces.

1. Prepare Surface

Peel 'N Stick: Surface must be smooth, clean, dry & free of oil or dust. A sealed surface is recommended. Fill holes and sand smooth. Remove dust and oil residue. Cut facing to allow for a 1/2" overlap on all sides

Iron-on & Paper-backed: Surface must be clean and dry. Fill holes and sand smooth. Remove sawdust. Cut facing to allow for 1/2" overlap on all sides.

2. Facing Application

Peel 'N Stick: Peel release paper back approxmately 1/4" along longest edge. Position and press lightly into place. Gradually remove remaining release paper with one hand, while pressing facing into place with other hand, as shown.

Iron-on: Preheat iron to Cotton setting [400ºF]. Position facing. Use kraft paper or aluminum foil to protect iron bottom. Slowly move iron over veneer to activate adhesive. Check to see if glue is melting.

Paper-backed: Apply contact cement to both surfaces. Allow both surfaces to dry thoroughly. Cover prepared surface with waxed paper. Position veneer on surface over waxed paper. While holding veneer in place, slowly slide waxed paper out. Continue until waxed paper is removed.

3. Bonding

Iron-on: While still hot, press facing down firmly with a rolling pin, roller or non-metallic blade, following the direction of the grain, to remove any air bubbles. Mistake? Simply reheat and reapply.

Peel 'N Stick & Paper-backed Press facing down firmly using a rolling pin, roller or non-metallic blade, following the direction of the grain, to remove air bubbles.

4. Trim and Finish

Iron-on: Allow facing to cool completely. Trim edge flush with an edge trimmer, router, utility knife or file. If needed, sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Sparingly apply each coat of stain or finish with a soft,
lint-free cloth.

Peel 'N Stick & Paper-backed: Allow facing to set a least 30 minutes before trimming. Trim edge flush with an edge trimmer. router, utility knife or file If needed, sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Sparingly apply each coat of stain or finish with a soft, lint-free cloth.