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Danny Seo's DIY Wood Veneer Table

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Wandering through blogland, we stopped by Danny Seo's site and found this amazing new project he just finished. Using iron-on veneer strips, he updated an old table using very little money or time. Click below for links and more info.

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He started out with a few different varieties and thicknesses of iron-on wood veneer "tape." You can buy veneer and edge banding at many hardware and renovation supply stores.


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The strips are ironed on to the table and secured with a roller. Danny used Band-It Veneer Edging.


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He says his veneer kit came with a trimming tool, and we'd also recommend buying a kit that comes with one. The sharp lines of this project require a really close, clean cut.


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The finished table. We think it looks beautiful, and we're inspired to try our hand at some veneering ourselves.

To read the entire post, click here. All photos by Danny Seo from his blog.

Comments (4)

Wow, what a great DIY! I'll have to keep this in mind when I see an inexpensive table with an ugly laminate top.

posted by ami on 2008-02-26 14:59:48
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I totally was just thinking of how to change the plain white table in my living room by adding a laminate top. It's like you read my mind. That's for the tip!

posted by Pajaro on 2008-02-26 15:33:02
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it looks unfinished though, doesnt it need a coat of shellac or something?

posted by A bomb on 2008-02-26 16:55:40
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Awesome idea.

posted by nazrd on 2008-02-26 21:39:00
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