How to Fix Bubbling on Wood

Fix Bubbling on Veneers

• 1

  Place a piece of fabric over the affected area and iron over it on medium-high heat to soften glue that could be causing bubbles.

• 2

  Place a damp cloth over the damaged area if the bubbles remain. Allow the cloth to sit for five minutes before removing it, then wipe away excess with a dry cloth.

• 3

  Fill a glue injection with a solution of 85 percent glue and 15 percent water. Make a small slit in each of the veneer bubbles, using a utility knife.

• 4

  Inject glue into the holes you made. With gloved hands, squeeze out any excess glue and wipe it away with a damp cloth.

• 5

  Place fabric over the bubbled area and run over it with an iron set on high heat.

Fix Bubbling on Wood Finish

• 6

  Coat the wood surface with lacquer remover to dissolve the bubbling finish. Wait for the amount of time specified on the lacquer remover’s package, then scrape it away with a scraping tool. Rinse the wood and allow it to dry before proceeding.

• 7

  Apply a thin coat of water-based finish to the wood surface, using a paint roller to cover large areas and a paintbrush to cut into corners or paint small and detailed areas. Alternately, use a spray finish.

• 8

  Allow the finish to dry for an hour before ventilating the area. Finish can bubble when disturbed by drafts during the drying process.