How Do I Repair a Peeling Sauder Desk

Sauder Woodworking Company makes a variety of furniture composed of wood covered with veneer or laminate. The furniture is good for people on a budget, and can look like more expensive solid wood furniture. Sometimes the laminate can peel due to environmental factors such as excessive heat or humidity. As long as the wood or particle board underneath the laminate is not damaged and none of the laminate is missing, the peeling laminate can usually be repaired.

Iron
Knife
Contact adhesive

Instructions

- 1
  Heat an iron and place it over the peeling laminate. Smooth from the inside of the desk and work toward the edge. If the adhesive is still intact this will be the only step you need to repair your laminate. If the laminate does not stick after ironing, continue to the next step.
- 2
  Peel back the corners of the laminate. Be careful not to tear them. Use a knife to scrape off the old adhesive from the desk top.
- 3
  Apply contact adhesive to the desk and the underside of the laminate. Keep the pieces separated until the adhesive is no longer tacky. Then press the two pieces together, smoothing the laminate down from the inside working toward the edge. Smooth out any air bubbles. Place a heavy object on the area until the glue sets.

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