How to Fix Peeling Furniture

Paint

• 1

  Clean the affected area with a damp sponge or rag to remove dirt and grime.

• 2

  Remove all chipped and peeling paint from the furniture, using a scraping tool. Sand the affected area with sandpaper or a sand sponge to create a smooth surface for primer and paint application.

• 3

  Apply a coat of primer to the piece as a base for your paint, which will also help prevent future peeling. Allow the primer to dry for at least an hour before applying paint in smooth, even strokes.

Wood

• 4

  Scrape off dried glue if the veneer has come loose from the rest of the furniture, using a putty knife. Do not attempt to remove glue that is attached to the veneer itself as this could potentially damage the veneer. If the veneer has only blistered and is still attached to the furniture, refrain from trying to remove any dried glue around the veneer to prevent further damage.

• 5

  Apply carpenter's glue to the veneer as well as the furniture and firmly press the veneer back onto the furniture. If the veneer is still attached to the furniture, use a razor knife to make a small slit in the veneer and use a glue syringe to apply carpenter glue between the veneer and the furniture. Press the veneer carefully against the furniture to spread the glue.

• 6

  Place a sheet of wax paper over the blister followed by a flat wood block or heavy book to seal the veneer to the furniture and allow to set overnight. Use a metal clamp to keep the weighted object over the veneer. You may have to adjust the furniture piece so the weighted object will remain on the veneer. Remove the paper, weight and clamp once the glue has cured.