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   Guest_ | Jun 06, 1999 01:26am | #1

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   Vic,

   Just thoroughly sand with a 80 grit paper and wipe the cabinets completely with naphtha, then apply the glue.

   Joseph Fusco

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   david_sorg | Jun 06, 1999 07:02am | #2

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   Vic,

   I don't understand (have not read that book) why you use contact cement with peel and stick veneer. My understanding of the chemistry of contact cement is that is ineffective unless it is joined to itself. But a true contact cement will work as well, if not better, on a smooth surface rather than a rough one, and so you could save a lot of work by not sanding the cabinets, -just be sure they are free of oil or grease with a thorough cleaning and solvent wipe.

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   Guest_ | Jun 06, 1999 07:18am | #3

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   Vic,

   Sanding with 80 grit is more to remove anything that the "chemicals" won't. You said these were oak cabinets, the natural grain in the wood will provide you with more of a "rough" surface then sanding will.

   The reasoning behind the contact cement is as a primer for the "peel & stick" veneer, this works quite well.

   Joseph Fusco

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   Vic_Ericson | Jun 07, 1999 08:32pm | #4

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   Joe,

   Thanks for your response. I'll do a bit of sanding, as you suggest. I couldn't download your first message, but the second was loud and clear.

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   Guest_ | Jun 08, 1999 03:47pm | #5

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   Vic,

   Glad that I could be of help. Herrick's book is a fine reference, follow it closely and you won't have many problems. Here's a resent refacing project. Good luck.

   Joseph Fusco

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   Jed_C. | Jun 08, 1999 06:20pm | #6

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   Applying veneer with contact cement is a mistake. The job will look better and last longer if you simply paint the cabinets instead.

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   Vic_Ericson | Jun 09, 1999 01:42am | #7

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   I'm about to begin refacing kitchen cabinets, red oak veneer over stained red oak cabinets. Will first apply water-based contact cement over carcase before applying peel-n-stick veneer. Is there any need to remove/strip existing stain from carcase before applying contact cement? Would appreciate any info. Have carefully read "Refacing Cabinets" book, an excellent how-to, but didn't see any reference to veneer-on-stained cabinets. Did I miss it, or is it a non-issue? Thanks.

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   Guest_ | Jun 09, 1999 01:42am | #8

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   I just finished refacing some assemble yourself cabinets I bought at a big box as I wanted real maple instead of foil on the ends of the cases. I followed Herrick's book and was pleased with results if not the time it took. If you do not buy pre-finished veneer, you might try a waterbased varnish called Varathane. I am told it holds up well, it applies fairly easily, drys fast, and cleans up in a breeze.

   Good luck

   Dennis