Overview
Our clean and simple "peel-and-stick" 1/64'' thick veneers are now available in convenient 24"x 96" sheets. The 96" lengths are ideal for tall cabinets and uppers. No messy contact cement need apply-simplycut the veneer to size with a scissors, peel off the backing and use a High Pressure J-Roller (#50014, sold separately) for the smoothest application possible. This flexible veneer comes in Ash, White Laminate, White Birch, White Oak, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Mahogany, Red Oak and Walnut.
Features:
- Unfinished real wood (white matte is not real wood)
- Accepts stains and finishes (white matte does not accept stains)
- Permanently bonds to wood, glass, plastic and metal
- Not recommended for use on fir plywood
Refacing tips: First, apply veneer to the end panels. Once you're ready for thefaceframes, start with the stiles (vertical members). Cut veneer slightly wider thanstile (leaving an overlap), and line up edge with top of the stile. Peel off backing and press as you go. Trim off the excess veneer. Finish by using a High Pressure J-Roller for optimal adhesion. Repeat the procedure on the rails (horizontal members).
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what is the best veneer thickness to use, I have a night stand that was in a flood and the bottom part on the ends have warped and the veneer has separated about 5 inches from the bottom can I cut the damaged area and used some type of veneer to fix it?
which way does the grain run for the 24 x 96 ? Is the roll 24 wide or 96?
BEST ANSWER: The grain runs the long way, the 96" measure, but you will see pieces that are anywhere from tightly grained to quite vivid with character. It is quite important to let the rolls "relax" flat for several days for the easiest working and best performance.
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- DAVID L on Apr 23, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2015
what is the difference between white laminate and white matte?
BEST ANSWER: White matte is intended to seal the wood surface for application of paint.
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- Bruce S on Apr 12, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2015
Can this be applied over a painted surface?
BEST ANSWER: yes we applied it on cabinets that been stained and varnished.
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- Craig K on May 27, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
so the grain runs lengthwise, like a 1/2 sheet of plywood?
BEST ANSWER: That appears to be so. Great product!
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- malcolm t on Jul 6, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2015
How do you get a straight cut? Razor? Saw? Etc... The reason I ask is because I can't imaging getting a straight cut with scissors.
BEST ANSWER: I use a metal straight edge and a razor blade knife.
Put the vaneer on top of a scrap of soft wood that is a little longer than your cut-- line the straight edge up and hold firmly and cut against the metal straight edge.
There is a special veneer hand tri saw that Rockler sells that works well if you need to trim after you apply the vaneer
Put the vaneer on top of a scrap of soft wood that is a little longer than your cut-- line the straight edge up and hold firmly and cut against the metal straight edge.
There is a special veneer hand tri saw that Rockler sells that works well if you need to trim after you apply the vaneer
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- Thomas C on May 2, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2015
Do water based stains effect the adhesive?
BEST ANSWER: I do not know about water based stains; however, i did use water based urethane. Three coats worth. It did raise the grain . Just had to sand between coats.. my guess is no problem.
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- ray w on Jul 28, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2015
What is the difference between the 24" x 96" veneer and the 2' x 8' veneer?
PSA - Pressure Sensitive Veneer - 24 Inch X 96 Inch
BEST ANSWER: The 24" x 8 foot you note is not PSA. It only has a paper backing, not an PSA backing.
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- Steve Staff on Jun 23, 2017
Rockler veneer application instructions recommend use of high pressure J Roller for PSA application. Other instructions on site recommend use of veneer scraper. What should I use?
BEST ANSWER: Both methods work. I personally use rollers, and have never had any issues with them. I prefer the pressure I'm able to apply with a long handled roller, and less passes as compared to a small handheld veneer scraper. Others may disagree, but to get from point a to point b it has never let me down.
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- astern on Jul 3, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 15, 2015
i want to use the Oak self-stick veneer on fir plywood floating shelves..it is not recommended for fir plywood. Can I use a sealer on the plywood before applying the veneer? I would need 3 96" rolls.
BEST ANSWER: As long as the surface off the plywood is level...no dips, dents, etc.. the surface must be smooth for any low area, ding or dent will telescope through the veneer. If there are any dings or dents in the plywood, you need to fill with wood filler and sand level before applying veneer. Even though this is self stick veneer, use contact cement on the plywood surface. To be even sure coat the plywood with a clear finish,(shellac/sanding sealer) let it dry, lightly sand, then add the cement. This way you will have 100% chance of success. Chances of the glue failing when or if you are going to use a water base finish, are reduced significantly.
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- Joe C on Aug 10, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2017
can a router with a flush trim bit be used to trim the edges after application?
BEST ANSWER: Mark I did not use a router to trim the edges. I used a very sharp carving knife. I would try a router on a scrap piece with PSA..I did a Governor Winthrop Desk with the wavy drawer fronts and everything is holding very well.
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- Richard C on May 7, 2017
- Purchased on May 14, 2015
I want use the 96 inch long roll to refinish the top of a cedar chest. It has a 2 inch radius along the front edge. Will this veneer work for that application?
BEST ANSWER: I believe it may be possible, but difficult to get a long-lasting and professional look. The grain would have to run perpendicular to the radius for any chance. If there is no trim piece to secure that front edge, it will be a vulnerable point for peel-back and/or chipping. This is on the border. If it were less than 2", I would say do not even try it. Doing the ends, where it is probably end-grain, can certainly be done, but it will look a bit weird, in my mind. Good luck with it, whatever you do.
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- DAVID L on Jan 28, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2015
is 14258 wood and is it stainable?
BEST ANSWER: Yes it's wood and stainable. It's really thin. I wouldn't use a power sander on it. (Hand sanding with 320 worked well for me) Works really well for cabinet refinishing. I replaced a side that was printed plastic with this. Turned out well.
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- Stephen G on Oct 3, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 27, 2015
Can the pressure sensitive veneer be used on the end of kitchen cabinet which has is not wood. The cabinet has that "Fake" wood that I believe is like a contact paper that the cabinet comes with if real wood surfaces are not originally installed on the cabinet. If so does anything have to be done to cabinet end before applying?
BEST ANSWER: I had good results applying the veneer directly over the existing contact paper on my cabinets. The veneer is thick so account for that a bit; it may almost make your end flush. If you can remove the contact paper your results will be better but if it's not coming off you should be fine. Sand the surface well and apply mineral spirits to clean out any excess debris. I had the easiest time starting from the top and applying a couple of inches then pulling the backing off a little at a time. Be sure to have a strong but flexible, plastic, flat edge to smooth things out.
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- BRIAN H on Jul 26, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2015
My dad cut holes in the top of a rolltop desk for his stereo and turntable back in the 50's. I am restoring this desk. My plan is to use plywood to fill the two large holes then fill in any cracks and sand, etc. As a final step I want to put a veneer of the whole top, then sand the edge to blend in with the front curve of the desk top. My concern is whether or not with this pressure sensitive veneer there might be a line showing where the adhesive is. Will there be a line? Thanks for your help!
BEST ANSWER: It depends on whether you are covering the entire top or only part of it. If you are going to do the entire top, as long as you are able to put the veneer as tight to the edges and sand in my experience it just looks like a false top. I recently completed two cabinets and finished them with the pressure sensitive veneer and it did not show a glue line but the 1/64" thickness did create a line at the edges. In my case, it was what I was trying for as I had an additional roundover on all edges of the top.
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- Dale S on Jun 7, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
I am refinishing an old Singer sewing machine which the local saw mill tells me is quarter sawn white oak. I am able to refinish the drawers, and side panels but not the top flat surfaces or curved back. I want to match the sides but am concerned about one of the reviews which indicates the veneer he received was more of a straight grained type. "Very little flecking. Comments please!!!!???
BEST ANSWER: My question had to do with quarter sawn white oak and the small amount of flecking on the material he received not red oak used to repair a bay window.
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- Jerome P on Jan 5, 2016
do you have sample colors of the psa?
BEST ANSWER: All veneers are unfinished, they do not come in colors. You would select according to the species of wood you need and then stain and finish for color after installed.
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- Steve Staff on Jul 22, 2015
I have a dresser that has a Formica top. Will the PSA veneer work on top of the formica?
BEST ANSWER: I believe it will. I used it on top of laminated bath vanity 2 years ago & haven't had any issues. Sand the formica first & clean off dust to enhance adhesion.
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- Pam L on Apr 17, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2016
Need to resurface a 30 x 60 oak table that also has a 20 x 30 extra leaf in the middle. How best to butt pieces of veneer together to cover that much area? Several narrow lengths or a 24" wide plus a 6"? How best to join the pieces?
BEST ANSWER: Gerald, I havn't had any experience joining pieces, sorry I can't help you. Larry
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- Larry H on Apr 16, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2016
Is the ash veneer quarter sawn-straight grain?
BEST ANSWER: No it is not qtr sawn, it is actually pealed off the tree by rotating the tree while a knife cuts the tree thinly.
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- RON V on Feb 23, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2016
I am applying walnut veneer over new birch plywood. Is the adhesion better over untreated plywood or is it better to seal the plywood with Enduro-Var, water based urethane?
BEST ANSWER: I would certainly seal it for general moisture control . One coat on the other side and two coats, with a light sand between on the veneer side, to get the smoothest and best surface for adhesion. Good luck with the project.
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- DAVID L on Mar 2, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2015
is item 14258 real wood and is it stainable?
BEST ANSWER: Yes it is real wood and is stainable. I used it on the underside of upper kitchen cabinets.
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- Glenn M on Oct 11, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2015
Is it possible to request bookmatched series of veneers?
BEST ANSWER: I have ordered and bought 15 sheets of 24" x 98" cherry and you can not tell any difference from one sheet or an other
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- Timothy T on Sep 16, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2015
Rick what is the difference between Item #54735 and #84682? Larry Skeet
BEST ANSWER: It is the way the wood is cut to make the veneer, it is explained on the Rockler site http://www.rockler.com/how-to/veneers-quarter-or-plain-sliced/
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- Robert E on Apr 26, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2015
Can you use this product as a "pole wrap" option for a structural steel pole?
BEST ANSWER: Not sure, but I would think that the pole would have to be sanded to be rough making it adhering.
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- Timothy T on Nov 10, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2015
what is the best way to determine how many sheets to order to be able to reface all cabinets in a kitchen?
BEST ANSWER: The most certain way is to template each shape, being sure to account for desired grain direction (grain runs the long way on the sheets), then make up a sketch. Each piece should include an allowance so that it can be cut a little oversize, then trimmed after installation. This isn't as hard as it sounds, and will ensure that you don't over or under order.
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- Charles P on Feb 28, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2016
Can the 24 x 96 maple veneer wrap around 90 degree corners on a fireplace mantel, or is it recommended to cut into a front piece and two side pieces?
BEST ANSWER: I refaced my entire kitchen cabinets face frames with oak veneer and wrapped each piece 90 degrees by heating each piece of veneer with a heat gun first and then applying it and wrapping around the surface edge while the veneer was still warm.
The heat made the veneer more pliable and I believe helped in the bonding to the old cabinet surface as the warmed glue seemed to bond better.
Initially I tried to wrap the veneer without heating it and it split each time.
The grain of maple is more uniform than oak so I would think you would have no problem with bending it once it is heated.
When complete I would suggest apply one coat of finish then lightly sand each edge to soften it then apply additional finish coats as necessary.
The heat made the veneer more pliable and I believe helped in the bonding to the old cabinet surface as the warmed glue seemed to bond better.
Initially I tried to wrap the veneer without heating it and it split each time.
The grain of maple is more uniform than oak so I would think you would have no problem with bending it once it is heated.
When complete I would suggest apply one coat of finish then lightly sand each edge to soften it then apply additional finish coats as necessary.
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- Rex H on Feb 6, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2016
Will this product stick to 3/4" melamine used for an end kitchen cabinet side?
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not, as long as you clean the surface.
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- Ramona G on Jan 22, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2016
The area of veneer I am replacing is 42” wide x 18” high. The grain needs to run top to bottom of the 18”. It appears that a seam would have to be down the middle to accomplish this. Can that be done without having an obvious seam? Any solutions? This is the front of a cedar chest.
BEST ANSWER: In all honesty, I am not sure how the seems would appear. I haven't had to seem any. I have just had to do one solid piece.
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- Jeremy H on Oct 9, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 15, 2015
does this need to be sealed?
BEST ANSWER: This is unfinished veneer and a product of real wood. Therefore it should be sealed/finished.
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- JOHN R on Jul 30, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 16, 2015
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Love this, easy to use!
Worked great on a bath vanity that was mostly oak. One side was laminate though, so used this when staining the vanity from dated golden oak to dark.
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Awesome product.
Nice straight cut edges to work with. Sanding was awesome so I was able to get a very nice finish.
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Prospect work exactly how you advertised it found it to be perfect for my project in fact I will be ordering more in a couple of weeks
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This veneer is great for upgrading laminate tops on mid century furniture.
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A good first experience
This was the first time we applied veneer. We had to replace the top of an old cedar chest. It was very east to apply. We used a steam iron and towel to wrap the waterfall front and it looks great.
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Fast application!
Good color and grain match! Have used this product before and will continue to use it on veneer replacement projects.
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Easy to use and looks great
Without any past experience with placing a veneer material, the refinishing of 2 bathrooms has turned out beautifully. Covering the large built in areas took some time but combining the use of adhesive edging material, it looks like solid wood replacement.
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fantastic grains and colors
We have a lot of veneer repairs to be done and it is always hard to match. These have a recognizable grain that matches beautifully. they take stain readily.
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Great Product
Nice looking stuff ! It's user friendly and lays down well. Had no bubble issues. Used a "J" roller after positioning it and it adhered very well. I built some radius ended stairs and laminated the risers with this veneer and the end result was perfect. I've used it before and will use it again. Would definitely recommend this product. Enjoy !
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Fast and no mess
Weighted it down on flat surface for 24 hours to relax the curl from being packaged. Grain looked exactly as i wanted for this project. Followed the instructions to a T, worked great!
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