How to Refinish Furniture With Wood Veneer

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    • 1). Dull the existing surface of the furniture with a vibrating hand sander and medium-grit sandpaper. Remove all shine. Wipe off the dust.

    • 2). Measure the dimensions of each area of the furniture to be covered in veneer. Mark out the dimensions on sheets of veneer using a pencil and square. Add one inch of overhang around perimeter of each marked measurement.

    • 3). Cut out the veneer along the lines using a utility knife.

    • 4). Pull off the paper from the back of the first veneer piece to expose the adhesive backing. Press the veneer to the appropriate area, leaving an inch of extra overhang.

    • 5). Use a utility knife to cut off the extra veneer from the edges of the area.

    • 6). Wrap a wood block in a dry washcloth and press it down on the veneer to secure the veneer. Press the block down on each span.

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