Dear Kate, I always look forward to your videos! One tip from watching others do veneer, they usually take a rubber roller and go over the veneer while the glue is still wet to get out the bubbles. Maybe even try a rolling pin? Keep up the amazing work, you always inspire me!❤
And contact cement instead as well or the kind with the 3M backing . I believe the reason white glue usually isn’t used is the water content in it. It will cause it to not lay flat .. ie bubbles and lifting . But as I said above I think it’s best it didn’t work out because what did in the end turned out beautiful
I have not had success with veneer that needs to be glued versus iron on pre glued. I used contact cement; wood glue; j-rolling; weight across the entire surface- it was a bust. The pre glued iron on was much easier. But the end result here was amazing.
Use a warm iron to spread that glue evenly under that laminate. Then take a smooth board the same size . The sandwich the laminate layer between and clamp evenly. A rolling pin could also spread that glue evenly
I seem to remember others using contact cement to secure veneer, not wood glue. I think the water in the wood glue, makes the veneer buckle. I’m no expert, just passing along what I’ve seen before. The dresser turned out beautifully, without it, way to switch gears and soldier on! Beautiful!
I rarely comment on videos but... this looks so great I just had to reach out through the keyboard to add my voice to the others exclaiming the awesomeness of this piece! That it's MCM but still modern is a mix that isn't easily achieved AND it keeps things out of the landfill? it's a 10 outa 10!
😮 Wow. I always love a good proper restoration but you are SO good at taking the kinda ugly ones, or less fancy materials ones, or truly on the way to the bin ones and making them gorgeous and high end looking. These transformations are my favourite. I'm a "DON'T PAINT THAT" person for sure when it comes to real woods, but these ones that get passed over are just as impressive in your hands and it's so so important for people to see that. I would love to see first time or beginner flippers or DIYers learn to work on these and you give them the inspiration to do that.
I’ve never done veneer before so I feel like a back seat driver saying this. You could have done this, but didn’t put it on the video. I’ve seen people use a tool to press out all the bubbles. Another thing I’ve seen done is applying glue to the surface as well as glue to the back of the veneer. Let it dry some and once it’s more tacky, not wet, apply, get all the air bubbles out, and use an iron to reactivate the glue. Just some suggestions. ♥️ like I said I’ve never done it personally so I feel like I’m talking out of my rear 😉♥️
Wow, this looks amazing... i think the fake wood turned out so good! Also, the design with the trim half rounds makes this piece so unique. Great video Katie!!
Wow! What a transformation. It looks fabulous with its whole new look. I’m not the younger generation who likes the modern look but I have to say it looks just like it’s on the show room to sell. Happy to hear you had fun with it. On doing the veneer it helps to use a roller n if there’s bubbles try a heated iron on it to activate the glue n roll it out. ♥️♥️👏👏👍👍🌟
This project turned out lovely, in spite of little things that didn't go exactly according to plan. 👍🏻 Regarding glue-on veneer ... (1)Contact Cement is the best way to go with glue bonded veneer; never use a water-based/standard wood glue because the wood fibers in the veneer unevenly absorb moisture from the glue and expand, hence the lumpy bubbles; (2) Using a brayer/veneer roller is the best way to apply firm even preseure over the entire veneered surface to get a smooth consistent bond, even when using contact cement. One nifty benefit of using contact cement is that once the veneer is lined up accurately and the spacers are removed to allow the two surfaces to meet, followed by rolling the veneer to assure thorough contact, the job is a done deal and that veneer is not going anywhere! Ta da! There are informative videos online concerning using contact cement, although some of the best are focused on applying counter surfacing, not veneer. It's the same process.
I was watching you scrape off that drawer and said to you through the TV..." You need some Retique it"!!!! Lol. Great call. I wouldn't even fool with the other...this is Excellent And So are your videos. Full of valuable information!! Thank you for making things possible for me ❤❤❤
This is gorgeous! I love MCM style and this turned out beautiful. Your work always inspires me. I look forward to every Saturday morning, sipping coffee and watching your new video.
KS- Once again you have hit it out of the park. You have inspired me and others more than you’ll ever know. I regularly apply what I learn from you to my own projects. Keep it up! 👏
I have loved everything you have done over the few years I've been watching you. This has to be one of my favorite designs ever. I love mid century modern furniture and style. The modern look of this is so good. Great job!
You are so talented! You know your tools, great at explaining your steps and why, but you have a talent for envisioning beauty for your pieces. Lovely job, again!
Oh, Katie! I wasn't truly on board with the design at first. Then you pulled it all together with the details and hardware. Absolutely, blew it out of the ballpark! I love everything about it 💖 Congratulations on a gorgeous piece!
As you were looking at the lumpy bumpy drawer face, I was thinking, "maybe it's not good veneer"...then you said it, lol. Very original, I love to see how the cheaper pieces get finished.
The quality of American furniture really hit the skids in the 1970s because of the inflation during that time. I'm amazed you are able to make these pieces look good because most have no real antique value because fake veneers, etc. They are terrible quality. It was during the 70s that I started to really appreciate REAL wood old furniture that was well built. Great job, as usual.
What a stunner! Modern but also elegant and classy. Also…paint booger!!! Bahahahahaha!!!! We call the little dried thing on the mustard bottle a mustard booger. I am 53 years old but I can be an 11 year old pretty quick. 😂😂😂😂
Such a beautiful outcome! Very elegant and creative take on the sunshine vibe! The re-tique faux wood look turned out fantastic but I wish they gave better instruction w/the veneer. You can do it -I learned to apply veneer from my dad who eons ago used to rehab donated furniture to the church for needy families (in his spare time between 3 kids, job and volunteer firefighter and paramedic!). The veneer instructions should have said to add weight across the whole surface (on top of the flat surface material that you put on the veneer). The uneven pressure of the clamps allowed the bubbles to form. Plus they also left out the use of veneer adhesive and the need to roll out to avoid bubbles. If you try again, here’s what I recommend: They make specific adhesive for applying veneer so use that instead of wood glue. Use a roller atop the veneer to work out air/glue bubbles. Place a piece of a sturdy, flat material, larger on all sides than the veneer on top of the veneer. Place weight evenly and beyond the edges of the veneer, leaving no area bare. You can use any smooth, flat material that’s bigger than the veneer. I use an extra 18” sq tile for smaller pieces bc it adds weight too, but the key is the topper always has to be larger than the veneer. I use plywood for bigger pieces of veneer like the end tables I’m doing now. For weight, I use old coffee table books or big textbooks from the thrift store or bricks, depending on the size and thickness of the veneer. The key is to keep the weight consistent so don’t go too heavy next to lighter weight object to avoid warp/bubbles. Make sure the weight goes evenly across the whole veneer, over the edges too so there’s nowhere for it to bubble up. Put the books/bricks edge to edge on top, to ensure even pressure. I hope you do try veneer again, it’s only daunting bc it’s something you haven’t done before, but you have mad skills so I hope you give it another try! And thank you for inspiring so many people to rehab tired furniture and put their artistic talents to work.😊 It makes my ❤ happy to see 😊
Love your design and a specially when the light is coming from one side, it giving the sun beams a nice shadow look and make this piece even more special ! It is looking easy when your sitting behind your PC , but the creativity is not knocking on your door, so lot of respect for you ideas and the way they turning out !!!!
You created such a beautiful and unique design here. I do hope you won't let this experience discourage you from working with veneer. It can be a really rewarding process. I usually work with unbacked veneer that I get in bundles off eBay and apply it with a hot iron. You just apply pva glue to your surface and the back of the veneer as evenly as possible and let it dry. Then iron it down, I like to go over the edges at an angle, and trim the excess once it's had time to cool and set up. There'll be a lot less bubbling. There's also contact cement but I like doing it this way. It offers a little more control because it doesn't adhere on contact like contact cement does and the veneer also won't shift around as much as it does using the glue and clamp method.
I love love love your videos. No fancy schmancy effects. Great narrative and so fun to watch! You inspire me ( and entertain me as well.). 👍🏼 oh ! And your work is great! Finally: paint booger! 😆
Best to use contact cement and a roller made for taking air bubbles out or make one out of wood and round the end. I really love how this dresser turned out!
Very cool. Keep trying with the leftover veneer. Try a few different methods. Let the rolled up wood relax and put some heavy books to help flatten out. Then try the glue on both surfaces method and let them dry. You then proceed to iron on the veneer. Another method would be as you started it but you use a roller or burnishing tool to get the glue to stick without air bubbles. If you do get air bubbles you should be able to iron them out. 😂 In theory anyways. Flipping Drawers and Dashner Restoration do lots of veneer on their channels if memory serves me right. Good luck! 😊
Holy crap! Brand new to your channel and INSTANTLY SUBBED & BELL'D once i saw the reveal. I cannot believe the result. Wow. When you first dropped it into the garage i thought it looked intact but mostly flimsy. And when you described your vision for it i thought- oh, she's adding a little flair to it, i like that. I clearly didn't get it 😅 What a change. Artfully, thoughtfully, *thoroughly,* and expertly done. And quickly. Definitely worth the extra time and materials. I love ordinary flipping videos and assumed it was only ever fixer-uppers for quick, honest cash, but it seems like you kinda do this for love before anything else. Sooo cool, Katie. You're super talented and resourceful, and i'm glad you have a good time with it. Worth every penny you earn. Thanks for sharing with us. Cheers! 🍻🖖🏾
It looks great! And the pulls give it a face.
Another revamped gorgeous piece 😍...
Absolutely LOVE this design!! Looks EXTREMELY expensive!! Gorgeous work!!
Dear Kate, I always look forward to your videos! One tip from watching others do veneer, they usually take a rubber roller and go over the veneer while the glue is still wet to get out the bubbles. Maybe even try a rolling pin? Keep up the amazing work, you always inspire me!❤
Yep! We’ll get it figured out together…at some point 😂❤️
And contact cement instead as well or the kind with the 3M backing . I believe the reason white glue usually isn’t used is the water content in it. It will cause it to not lay flat .. ie bubbles and lifting . But as I said above I think it’s best it didn’t work out because what did in the end turned out beautiful
I have not had success with veneer that needs to be glued versus iron on pre glued. I used contact cement; wood glue; j-rolling; weight across the entire surface- it was a bust. The pre glued iron on was much easier. But the end result here was amazing.
You copy a ander painter
Katie S. I love how you did not give up on your hope at having the top drawers, look like wood. You change tactics bravo 👏.
That was very imaginative of you, Katie. I had no idea what you were going for. It turned out to be so distinctive.
Really like your tutorials. No upspeaking, No life story, No “ what I’m going to do is I’m going to..” 😅. You explain things very well.
Use a warm iron to spread that glue evenly under that laminate. Then take a smooth board the same size . The sandwich the laminate layer between and clamp evenly. A rolling pin could also spread that glue evenly
I suspect that wasn't a genuine fail. But a reason to use $$$$ ReTique it. She's far too experienced to apply veneer like that. Felt icky.
Or use contact cement to adhere
This turned out SO LOVELY. I can imagine how tricky it is to take a laminate piece and make it look… well, not laminate! Love it. 😍
Girl, you always pull it off. Love your stuff.❤❤❤
Fake it till you make it!!!
You are an absolute genius when it come to faux finishes.
I seem to remember others using contact cement to secure veneer, not wood glue. I think the water in the wood glue, makes the veneer buckle. I’m no expert, just passing along what I’ve seen before. The dresser turned out beautifully, without it, way to switch gears and soldier on! Beautiful!
I think this was the first time I said WOW out loud at the reveal!
This is by far my all time favorite project of yours Katie 👍
Those top-drawer handles look like they're winking at us! Cute flip, Katie. Wow, this one challenged you!
This is an ingenious design 👏 this is the type of unique furniture that you find at top grade furniture boutiques.
Very well done Katie 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
Beautiful! You have such a calming presence even when things don’t go as planned. 😊
Just stunning ❤❤❤❤❤
Love how you didn’t let a little mistake stop you!!!! Love the uniqueness and idea of this modern idea!!! 🫶🏾
I rarely comment on videos but... this looks so great I just had to reach out through the keyboard to add my voice to the others exclaiming the awesomeness of this piece! That it's MCM but still modern is a mix that isn't easily achieved AND it keeps things out of the landfill? it's a 10 outa 10!
This is absolutely beautiful. Lovvvvve it.
😮 Wow. I always love a good proper restoration but you are SO good at taking the kinda ugly ones, or less fancy materials ones, or truly on the way to the bin ones and making them gorgeous and high end looking. These transformations are my favourite. I'm a "DON'T PAINT THAT" person for sure when it comes to real woods, but these ones that get passed over are just as impressive in your hands and it's so so important for people to see that. I would love to see first time or beginner flippers or DIYers learn to work on these and you give them the inspiration to do that.
I’ve never done veneer before so I feel like a back seat driver saying this. You could have done this, but didn’t put it on the video. I’ve seen people use a tool to press out all the bubbles. Another thing I’ve seen done is applying glue to the surface as well as glue to the back of the veneer. Let it dry some and once it’s more tacky, not wet, apply, get all the air bubbles out, and use an iron to reactivate the glue. Just some suggestions. ♥️ like I said I’ve never done it personally so I feel like I’m talking out of my rear 😉♥️
Katie!!! You are such a talented artist. I would never dream that poor chest could look so beautiful! You are the best
Its pieces like this that add to a overtime curated look to a home. 😊
I love it. It actually looks like it has 2 eyes, a nose and a mouth on both sides.
1. "Paint booger" was hilarious and 2. the results on this project were incredible!!! I would definitely buy this piece for my home!
This piece isn’t my style however, you nailed it. So creative and modern. You inspire us all.
Wow, this looks amazing... i think the fake wood turned out so good! Also, the design with the trim half rounds makes this piece so unique. Great video Katie!!
I love love love how this turned out Katie!! It’s an absolute stunner of a piece 😍👏👌
Wow! What a transformation. It looks fabulous with its whole new look. I’m not the younger generation who likes the modern look but I have to say it looks just like it’s on the show room to sell. Happy to hear you had fun with it.
On doing the veneer it helps to use a roller n if there’s bubbles try a heated iron on it to activate the glue n roll it out.
♥️♥️👏👏👍👍🌟
This project turned out lovely, in spite of little things that didn't go exactly according to plan. 👍🏻
Regarding glue-on veneer ... (1)Contact Cement is the best way to go with glue bonded veneer; never use a water-based/standard wood glue because the wood fibers in the veneer unevenly absorb moisture from the glue and expand, hence the lumpy bubbles; (2) Using a brayer/veneer roller is the best way to apply firm even preseure over the entire veneered surface to get a smooth consistent bond, even when using contact cement. One nifty benefit of using contact cement is that once the veneer is lined up accurately and the spacers are removed to allow the two surfaces to meet, followed by rolling the veneer to assure thorough contact, the job is a done deal and that veneer is not going anywhere! Ta da!
There are informative videos online concerning using contact cement, although some of the best are focused on applying counter surfacing, not veneer. It's the same process.
Also use an iron to melt the glue’s together when doing veneer. I have seen that done in a lot of videos.
I was watching you scrape off that drawer and said to you through the TV..." You need some Retique it"!!!! Lol. Great call. I wouldn't even fool with the other...this is Excellent
And
So are your videos. Full of valuable information!! Thank you for making things possible for me ❤❤❤
I love the mix of painted and stained surfaces.
That's so pretty. I have to say though when I look at it I see two owls sitting next to each other!
Yooooo Katie!!! You're so freakin talented Man. This came out so cool. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks so much!!
Wow wow wow gorgeous design I'm amazed you were able to visualize it
My thoughts exactly! Katie has such vision for furniture.
Wow! Such an amazing design. Love the finished look!!
Thank you so much!
This is gorgeous! I love MCM style and this turned out beautiful. Your work always inspires me. I look forward to every Saturday morning, sipping coffee and watching your new video.
This dresser turned out so beautiful!!!
Katie, I LOVE that transformation❤
I'm glad you went with the darker colour on top. Looks amazing.
KS-
Once again you have hit it out of the park. You have inspired me and others more than you’ll ever know. I regularly apply what I learn from you to my own projects. Keep it up! 👏
I have loved everything you have done over the few years I've been watching you. This has to be one of my favorite designs ever. I love mid century modern furniture and style. The modern look of this is so good. Great job!
I was questioning where you were going with this one, but should not have been surprised when you pulled it off yet again. Looks great.
I had trouble visualizing the final result - once you did the final reveal though, I said 'Wow, that is so cool'! Well done, Katie! 😊
Hi Katie,
Oh my,,,,,that dresser truly turned out so awesome!
I love it! Good job Katie!
❤
You're so clever, creative, and talented!
You are so talented! You know your tools, great at explaining your steps and why, but you have a talent for envisioning beauty for your pieces. Lovely job, again!
and Mrs T WOW what a great makeover loved the sunray effect well done
Aah Katie!!! I love your sunshine dresser! ❤ It turned out so good! ☀️
Oh, Katie! I wasn't truly on board with the design at first. Then you pulled it all together with the details and hardware. Absolutely, blew it out of the ballpark! I love everything about it 💖 Congratulations on a gorgeous piece!
Those are such unique drawer-pulls, glad you saved them. Awesome job, a real centrepiece in a room!
المبدعة كايتي
كم احب ذوقك الرفيع
وجمال اعمالك
تحياتي لك
Love every peice you refurbish. Always beautiful.
Love love it.
Nailed it! Much better than my sunshine idea! 😂
As you were looking at the lumpy bumpy drawer face, I was thinking, "maybe it's not good veneer"...then you said it, lol.
Very original, I love to see how the cheaper pieces get finished.
The quality of American furniture really hit the skids in the 1970s because of the inflation during that time. I'm amazed you are able to make these pieces look good because most have no real antique value because fake veneers, etc. They are terrible quality. It was during the 70s that I started to really appreciate REAL wood old furniture that was well built. Great job, as usual.
Gosh what a difference! It’s like you do magic Katie! 😊
This dresser is stunning Katie! ❤
What a stunner! Modern but also elegant and classy.
Also…paint booger!!!
Bahahahahaha!!!!
We call the little dried thing on the mustard bottle a mustard booger. I am 53 years old but I can be an 11 year old pretty quick.
😂😂😂😂
Love it! Another one for the record.
I gotta be honest Katie, I wasnt sure about your plan for this one but i have to stay it turned out absolutely gorgeous!!! Beautiful job well done!
Such a beautiful outcome! Very elegant and creative take on the sunshine vibe!
The re-tique faux wood look turned out fantastic but I wish they gave better instruction w/the veneer. You can do it -I learned to apply veneer from my dad who eons ago used to rehab donated furniture to the church for needy families (in his spare time between 3 kids, job and volunteer firefighter and paramedic!). The veneer instructions should have said to add weight across the whole surface (on top of the flat surface material that you put on the veneer). The uneven pressure of the clamps allowed the bubbles to form. Plus they also left out the use of veneer adhesive and the need to roll out to avoid bubbles.
If you try again, here’s what I recommend:
They make specific adhesive for applying veneer so use that instead of wood glue.
Use a roller atop the veneer to work out air/glue bubbles.
Place a piece of a sturdy, flat material, larger on all sides than the veneer on top of the veneer.
Place weight evenly and beyond the edges of the veneer, leaving no area bare.
You can use any smooth, flat material that’s bigger than the veneer. I use an extra 18” sq tile for smaller pieces bc it adds weight too, but the key is the topper always has to be larger than the veneer. I use plywood for bigger pieces of veneer like the end tables I’m doing now.
For weight, I use old coffee table books or big textbooks from the thrift store or bricks, depending on the size and thickness of the veneer. The key is to keep the weight consistent so don’t go too heavy next to lighter weight object to avoid warp/bubbles.
Make sure the weight goes evenly across the whole veneer, over the edges too so there’s nowhere for it to bubble up. Put the books/bricks edge to edge on top, to ensure even pressure.
I hope you do try veneer again, it’s only daunting bc it’s something you haven’t done before, but you have mad skills so I hope you give it another try! And thank you for inspiring so many people to rehab tired furniture and put their artistic talents to work.😊 It makes my ❤ happy to see 😊
Another beauty, Kate! Classy and perfectly updated👌😊
You did a wonderful job.
Great idea with the 'rays' and I love the top drawers and legs contrasting colour. Beautiful!
Love your design and a specially when the light is coming from one side, it giving the sun beams a nice shadow look and make this piece even more special !
It is looking easy when your sitting behind your PC , but the creativity is not knocking on your door, so lot of respect for you ideas and the way they turning out !!!!
Love your vision and the end results my friend!
Love this! You have such a beautiful vision for these older pieces
Such an amazing makeover. You are so talented and definitely think outside the box! Thank you for another great video!🥰
Holy Cripe! That is beautiful!!
Another work of art! So lovely! Kudos 😊
Wow! What a great idea. You are so talented.
Love from America to Canadian talent.❤❤❤❤❤❤
The dresser is awesome Katie.
I think this is my most favorite piece you’ve done so far! It was truly beautiful!
So creative - what a great change
You created such a beautiful and unique design here. I do hope you won't let this experience discourage you from working with veneer. It can be a really rewarding process. I usually work with unbacked veneer that I get in bundles off eBay and apply it with a hot iron. You just apply pva glue to your surface and the back of the veneer as evenly as possible and let it dry. Then iron it down, I like to go over the edges at an angle, and trim the excess once it's had time to cool and set up. There'll be a lot less bubbling. There's also contact cement but I like doing it this way. It offers a little more control because it doesn't adhere on contact like contact cement does and the veneer also won't shift around as much as it does using the glue and clamp method.
end result is awesome 👏👏👏
This is beautiful! It would have interesting to see the sun rays stained to match the top drawers.
Well done! That really says it all, Katie, just well done! ❤
What a professional!
Love the way it turned out. Perfect
I love love love your videos. No fancy schmancy effects. Great narrative and so fun to watch! You inspire me ( and entertain me as well.). 👍🏼 oh ! And your work is great! Finally: paint booger! 😆
💕 it!!! I 💕 MCM furniture!!!
As always 🧡🧡🧡🧡 BEAUTIFUL WORK !!!!!!
Best to use contact cement and a roller made for taking air bubbles out or make one out of wood and round the end. I really love how this dresser turned out!
I’m gonna learn how to do it this year!!! I might drop into your DM’s before my next attempt so you can hype me up 😂❤️
I would love to pump you up - 😂 sound like Arnold
Another job well done!!💖💖💖....
Wow, wow, wow! So creative and beautiful! Great job!
One of your best yet!
SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!
Very cool. Keep trying with the leftover veneer. Try a few different methods. Let the rolled up wood relax and put some heavy books to help flatten out. Then try the glue on both surfaces method and let them dry. You then proceed to iron on the veneer. Another method would be as you started it but you use a roller or burnishing tool to get the glue to stick without air bubbles. If you do get air bubbles you should be able to iron them out. 😂 In theory anyways. Flipping Drawers and Dashner Restoration do lots of veneer on their channels if memory serves me right. Good luck! 😊
What a transformation Katie!
Absolutely gorgeous!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this furniture rehab journey with you!
Yeah! Another Katie video. Love it!
Omg! It looks sooo good Katie! 🥰🥰🥰
Wow…stunning ☀️
Absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful transformation. Amazing
Holy crap!
Brand new to your channel and INSTANTLY SUBBED & BELL'D once i saw the reveal.
I cannot believe the result. Wow. When you first dropped it into the garage i thought it looked intact but mostly flimsy. And when you described your vision for it i thought- oh, she's adding a little flair to it, i like that.
I clearly didn't get it 😅
What a change. Artfully, thoughtfully, *thoroughly,* and expertly done. And quickly. Definitely worth the extra time and materials.
I love ordinary flipping videos and assumed it was only ever fixer-uppers for quick, honest cash, but it seems like you kinda do this for love before anything else. Sooo cool, Katie. You're super talented and resourceful, and i'm glad you have a good time with it. Worth every penny you earn. Thanks for sharing with us. Cheers! 🍻🖖🏾
Absolutely beautiful