How to Patch Veneer

A veneer is a thin layer of wood glued on top of the surface of things like doors, cabinets and other pieces of wood furniture. While some criticize veneers as a way to make cheap materials like particleboard resemble real wood, a veneer can also provide key structural benefits to a piece of furniture.

Unfortunately, thin veneers can also be brittle and prone to chipping. And when a piece of veneer chips, it leaves an ugly blemish. Here’s how to patch a chip in veneer with a product called QuikWood.

What is QuikWood?

QuikWood is a wood putty made to patch holes, scratches and chips in wood surfaces. It’s commonly used in furniture repairs and comes in several colors.

Try to find the QuikWood that best matches the color of the veneer you’re looking to patch. It doesn’t have to be exact. You can paint over the QuikWood with gel stains that match its color to the surface you’re working on.