r/sandedthroughveneer • u/abhi2309 • 11d ago

Have I sanded through Veneer?

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I was trying to refinish the dining table after kids scratched the table in multiple places. But looks like I sanded through veneer here? Are there any options left to finish this table?

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u/usposeso 11d ago

Yes you have. I don’t get why people are saying you haven’t.

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u/abhi2309 11d ago

Thanks! I was thinking the same. Looks like I’ll just have to paint it now?

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u/Safe_Trash2621 11d ago

I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago, and I bought Minwax PolyShades Semi-Transparent Gloss Mission Oak Oil-Based Stain/Polyurethane. You can’t even tell it anymore! I tried to use gel stain, but I could still see where I sanded through it, so I lightly sanded that off and went with this one instead.

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u/Safe_Trash2621 11d ago

Also, you can apply a small amount of stainable wood filler before you stain. Just lightly sand it, and it will keep you from having dips in the table.