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   Kaleo | Mar 15, 2007 02:17pm | #1

   Yes I have used the pressure sensitive veneers and have never had a problem with them. But I used them on refacing kitchen cabinets. But I have never used them on anything that I consider fine furniture.

   Kaleo

   http://www.kalafinefurniture.blogspot.com

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   rickww | Mar 15, 2007 06:32pm | #4

   Hello Kaleo,

                    The condition I received this cedar chest in , I don't think they considered the it fine furniture,however it has been in the family for quite some time.  Also, great website!

                               Thanks for your reply,  Rick

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   Kaleo | Mar 16, 2007 12:29am | #5

   Hey thanks alot Rick. The veneer works great, I have never had a problem with them. Good luck.Kaleo

   http://www.kalafinefurniture.blogspot.com

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   ASK | Mar 15, 2007 04:00pm | #2

   Rick,

   I used the pressure sensitive on the side of 2 kitchen cabinets, maple veneer with no problem, yet (1 year).

   I have been buying sheet veneer from Oakwood veneer. Their selection is very large but not all of it is available in pressure sensitive.

   ASK

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   rickww | Mar 15, 2007 06:21pm | #3

   ASK

   Thank you for your reply, I will check out Oakwood's website.

                                                        Thanks again,  Rick

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   beachfarm | Mar 16, 2007 01:12am | #6

   I'll offer the descending opinion...

   In 20 years, the only veneer failures I've had came with pressure sensitive veneers. The dealer was Certainly Wood (not exactly a shady company).

   You have more control applying the adhesive yourself. Paperback veneers take a solvent base cement VERY well. Two coats on the base, one coat on the paperback - rolled with adequate pressure, it will never fail. To be fair, I spray a solvent glue charged by propane but have had 100% results using glue rollers and/or a brush from the can.

   Why risk it? Opt to buy paperbacked veneer, solvent base adhesive and a mask. You'll never revisit the job. A good thing, no?

   Regards.

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   user-83153 | Mar 17, 2007 08:08pm | #7

   While it may not apply in this or all cases, I would suggest using non-backed veneer whenever you can. It is generally much cheaper and you are in total control of the grain pattern and orientation. You also have a much wider choice of species and you can usually buy a specific flitch that you have seen instead of just taking whatever is sent to you. There is some incredible veneer available for less than $1 sq/ft. Add maybe another $1 sq/ft for substrate material and you can be working with exotic woods for the price of pine.

                Rob

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   sapwood | Mar 18, 2007 10:18am | #8

   Are you certain that it was Certainly Wood who sold you that psa veneer? I've not known them to deal in that product. To my knowledge, all they sell is flitch veneer. They are a fine company, they give great service, good advice, and will provide samples of anything you need.

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   beachfarm | Mar 19, 2007 06:12pm | #9

   You're right. I made a mistake. After scrolling back through receipts, I see the PSA came from Oakwood, not Certainly Wood. I still buy from Oakwood, just not PSA veneer. And yes, Certainly Wood is a fine company.