BEGINNER'S GUIDE - Laminate, Veneer, or Wood?? // Furniture Flipping & Refinishing
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2021
- This is geared more towards those just starting out with furniture flipping and refinishing, who may be dealing with some confusion regarding solid wood, veneer, and laminate.
I get asked ALL the time "is that solid wood" from potential buyers, and some people are put off when a piece is veneer. Veneer IS wood, and is not the enemy (haha)... and then there is laminate which is a whole other story, and a confusing term on its own- in this video I'm only referring to the plastic manmade versions, not glued wood (like plywood etc) which is sometimes referred to as LAMINATED wood. They don't make it easy on us, do they? haha
This is a quick breakdown of all three, some perks vs cons of each, and a surprise furniture reveal at the end!
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I most appreciate that you are thinking of us rookies, out here. Some creators do keep us in mind, from time to time. I’m in the middle of my first piece and, of course it’s taking me longer than I want it to. I really do want to learn these types of things and how to identify different types of wood. Thank you for helping 💕
What he said.
Thank you for sharing this information! I’m relatively new at refinishing furniture and have had the hardest time picking out whether something is veneer or laminate. This was so helpful!
I can always tell laminate (you just can’t fake real wood), but it’s sometimes difficult to tell veneer vs solid wood, so that part was VERY helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this detailed explanation!! I’m a total beginner and have delayed trying projects because I didn’t know the difference and didn’t want to ruin a piece. Based on your explanation, I think the dresser I’ve had since childhood has veneer. I wanted to paint the trim black and sand down and stain the top and drawer faces. Wish I could attach a photo and have you weigh in!
Excellent info! I like that you discussed the confusion some have between veneer and laminate. And also the solid wood "myth". I smile every time I read an ad that says solid wood, VERY HEAVY! haha Folks, "very heavy" is a good clue that the piece may have a particle board substrate. I have found a lot of my solid wood furniture is actually lighter than pieces with man made substrates. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! and you're so right!
Thank you for taking the time to give us a video on these distinctions, it definitely is difficult to tell right away. Love the way you really explain things in all your videos.!
So helpful! Loved the info! I’m still learning and hoping to grow my furniture business especially after I retire as a nurse! Thanks!
I clicked on this video as I came across a surprise when trying my hand at redoing a bathroom cabinet. I sanded down the paint to reveal pressed wood and honestly had no idea what it was or if I could do anything about the raised areas that had water damage. Within 2 minutes you answered all my questions and turns out I'm doing the right think by just painting over it after sanding it flat 😁 so glad I found your videos, your easy to follow steps and your reasoning for how and why you fix things in certain ways gave me the confidence to attempt this fix myself in the first place! 😁
Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video! Very helpful as I start working on a project with my great grandma’s dresser set that was long ago painted. Can’t wait to see what’s under there.
Thank you for this thorough explanation! I am a beginner flipper and this video was very helpful! I love your content and transformations! I’m looking forward to seeing your channel grow!
I am taking a fairly unique approach, I suppose, as I actually make smaller pieces of furniture from scratch. Being that these are smaller items (like end tables), I usually opt for solid hardwoods all around, with just some Baltic birch 7 ply plywood in places where appropriate. Otherwise, I love to use solid woods such as cherry, walnut, curly maple, granadillo, poplar, and even Bolivian rosewood when I can find it (which is not often). So yep, the cost is very high. And working part time, I only turn out a half dozen or so pieces a year. But each one is unique, and very well constructed. And I just love doing it! There is nothing so nice as high quality furniture!!
Thanks for this helpful info! I appreciate you showing the tables as well. I'm starting on my first table tomorrow.
Thank you posting this. I’ve been so confused as to what is wood and what isn’t and what is a mixture. I’ll have to watch this again and take notes. 💕
Super helpful thank you. Enjoy all your videos, your music, your little laugh, your nice voice. Not to mention I've learned and lot and gotten lots of inspiration.
Beautiful dresser. Thank you for the tutorial and clarifying laminate versus veneer. Your work is exceptional I enjoy watching your process. 🌸
Not new info for me particularly but really well explained. As a newbie to flipping I wish I had this video in the beginning. Keep up the great work I love your videos.
You really do transcend furniture! Amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. It's all helpful for me when remaking my pieces. Namaste.
Great explanation of differences! Very easy to follow and understand. Thank you.
I found this extremely helpful. I am picking up a piece tomorrow and have no clue what type of wood or finish it has. I now know what to look for.. Thank you.. Much love from England 🇬🇧❤
Crazy! I just found your channel this morning and I was just describing all of this to someone just a few hours ago.
I’m so glad you said that about veneer! I have some very fine veneered furniture!
Thank you for sharing this I know I needed to have a better understanding I have been refurnishing some of the furniture in my house and this is how to me to see what or how to best fix the problem love you show can't wait for the next show thank you for teaching us new beginners what we need to know have a great day and God bless you
thank you for this very informative video. I have been confused by these terms and also appreciate that even 'solid wood' is often not truly what I think of when I hear that term. I always learn something from you and so appreciate your time and expertise. I return to your videos time and again and mine them for details that i missed the first time (or 2!) through. You are a gem.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for you incredibly kind words, I really appreciate that!
Outstanding info. You are very inspiring and artistic.! So glad your channel popped up. Keep them coming.
I really appreciate your help with this. This was so helpful.
This was a great video! Much needed info for beginners (like myself). Thanks!
Thank you so much for the lesson! I have always wondered and thought that hard wood was superior and I wouldn't be able to refinish anything that wasn't. You are awesome.
Thank you I feel like a mist has lifted before my eyes :) great video thank you so much for sharing, best wishes from Ireland
I know the terms but I've never had them explained and now I know exactly what to look for. Thank you.
Very thankful for your knowledge Angie. 👏👏👏
Thank you so much. This was one of my questions and how to repurpose them.
I like your work, the attention to detail is refreshing. It comes across that you really care about what and how your renovation work turns out. I like that, so I've subscribed to your channel. I look forward to seeing how your channel develops. Best of luck with it. Warmest wishes to you.
Aw, thank you so much!
Thank you for doing this video explaining the differences in furniture construction. Very helpful.
You're so welcome, I'm so glad I could help!
Thank you! I know absolutely nothing about wood furniture, so all these tips were great for me.
Thank you.. so simple when you explain it. And show us. Beautiful
So very grateful for your knowledge, expertise and for sharing. Very helpful. Definitely changing my perspective on how to turn something hideous to amazing beauty.
Wow! I’ve been trying to find these answers for so long! Thank you so much and good luck on your channel 💗
This is a great tutorial! I subscribed.
Extremely informative. You are a great educator.
Very informative and helpful! Thank you!
Love your videos. You are quick, down to earth and so knowlegable !!
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this informative video! I love this video! (I have to watch again and save!) 🖌❤
Great video! Thanks for making this.
I’ve watched a handful of your videos now. All your pieces are so gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much!
Bonsoir Angie, thank you so much, very informative. Your dresser turned out beautiful! Christine 🇨🇦
Gracias!!!!! Well explained and truly informative! Will definitely become my go to video when I need a refresher!!! 😃😅
You’re amazing! You literally answered all the questions I had. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
This video is answer to my prayers!
You are a wonderful teacher!
You are a great teacher & I love your attention to detail even in teaching.
Thank you! 😃
Wow I never knew all this about furniture. Thanks 👏👏👏
Very nicely done, invaluable information!!!
Just found your channel and I'm loving it! Love your tattoo's too!
Thank you for this... I'm still learning! 🙂
THANK YOU!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed. Will definitely come back to reference this video as I learn things.
You're welcome!! Welcome to the channel. I'm glad it was able to help! 😊
am new to your channel and am captivated by the skill and attention shown. you also provide valuable info for the true beginners. added to your warm yet determined attitude these make for great viewing.thank-you
Thank you so much for watching and the kind words! 😊
I’m a bit of a real wood snob, but found your input, very informative, thank you!
I’ve always been afraid of picking something and finding out it’s low end crap! This is very helpful. I’ll have to pin this next time I go out looking for something to do. Thanks for the lesson Angie.
You're very welcome Barb! Thanks for watching!
Love your informative videos!
Wow, you're so knowledgeable 💕🌻 Thank you for sharing 💕🌻
I’m a visual learner. Best video I’ve found so far for that topic!
Glad it was helpful! Oddly enough, I’m going to be doing an updated (and much more in depth) version very soon. This one you just watched was kind of a quick start guide, so to speak. Plus my editing has come a long way since then lol
Beautiful. Thanks for the lesson today.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was informative, thank you. I have two pieces that I wasn't sure what they are or how to refinish.
i did find it informative, but KITTY! that kitty is so cute!
Love sanding and staining wood really thinking of making a little business out out it.
Excellent information. Thanks 😊
Very helpful info! Thanks!
This is super helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the lesson. Armed and ready to tackle a project. :)
Well, now I know my desk is veneer....thanks! Very informative video!
Thank you so much for giving us newbies some pointers. I needed them for sure. I have just started my refinishing furniture journey. 2 pieces down and now I'm staring down a (I'm pretty certain) veneer dresser. It's been in our family for a little bit and want to save it but it has some pretty rough damage. I'm not sure which way to go with it so this one may take me some time. 🤔🤨
Glad it was helpful! :-) There's a lot more to it, but I was hoping it would be a great start for people just getting going :-)
Wow this is great info!
This is super helpful!
I really appreciate how, in all your videos, you teach. You tell us what you are using and why not only in regards to tools or supplies but finishes too. Why are there so many top coats? We’ll, Angie will tell you why she chose what she did for a project. I feel immersed in a online class when I binge watch your videos.
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks thanks thanks, for clearing and specifying the differences.thanks
You're so welcome, glad to help!
I’ve been holding on to my grandmother’s mid century dresser to paint for my dining console. This video is extremely helpful, thanks!
Helpful information! Thank you
You're very welcome! 😊
Very helpful!! Thanks!!
Thanks for all the helpful information. Just curious, the last piece you showed, if you were to fill in those spots that yout pointed out, what type of product do you use, specifically when you plan on staining the piece.
I'm starting to get into woodworking/cabinetry. I wasn't really thinking about things being made out of plastic laminates, or veneers. That is until I wanted to paint the bathroom vanity, and learned that paint does not get along with cheap laminate! Lol Thanks for the info.
Not without some prep work before hand it doesn't. 😊 I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Super informative. Thank you for doing this.
Thank YOU for watching! 😊
That really helps a whole lot! 90% of the stuff in my area on market place is advertised as solid wood. When I go look at the piece, it's an obvious laminate, and I walk away from it. I'm not equipped to deal with that type yet. Gotta know when to hold em, and when to fold em!
I mean, laminate can be redone. HOWEVER - it is not, on any level, solid wood.
Very helpful....now I'll search your channel to see if you have videos on the different substrates!
Thanks for watching!
Yay I'm learning. Thank you very much 🎉🎉❤
You're so welcome! I'm so glad I can help!
Love the video....been looking for someone to explain this...and trying to figure out what the Walmart storage cubes are and how to makeover them??? Could you tell me or make a side video????
Thank you so much for the information! Just getting into flipping furniture, specifically dressers so this is very very helpful. I admit I did not know veneer was wood, and thought it was similar to laminate. I could tell the difference between real wood and veneer or laminate, but not veneer and laminate. So thank you!!
You're very welcome! I'm so glad I could help! 🙂
I really enjoyed the content. I lean toward the woodworking side of things but your content has me intrigued. I live in the heart of Amish country so they kinda have the woodworking thing down for furniture and stuff but. But there are not a lot of people in my area who recreate furniture. So maybe I have found a niche to work in. I have slabs just waiting for something. So it might work out to get rid of a laminate top and use the base and put a live edge top on it or one of a hundred different ways to skin a cat. Thanks again I look forward to your journey. I see you have jumped 1k in about a day. Congrats
I’ve added wood planks to tops of laminate pieces before! It gives it a nice rustic modern feel :-)
Great video! Thank you so much! I learned a lot from you!
You're very welcome! I'm so glad I could help!
Great tips! Beautiful dresser! Welcome to CZcams ! Excited to hear you are from NS! I was thinking from your other videos you were Canadian! I didn’t pick up on your NS accent! I’m from NS and currently living in AB!
Oh neat! I lived in Calgary for a few years in my early/mid 20s. I loved how it was so different from NS but ultimately I missed the ocean too much. Haha
Thank so much, I didn't know any of that info.
Stay safe
Great info. Thanks
Thanks so much 🙏 l do appreciate all your work, it's so helpful to have you on CZcams 👌 please, if you have time, shed some light on the drawers (when to paint, what do you do if you have bad wood quality on them but the piece itself is nice, how you block odours if the drawer is already pained etc) and some troubleshooting if the painted drawer get stuck 😀 🤦 yepp, a lot to learn here in Norway😅
Very helpful!
Thanks for the video! Can you gel stain laminate?
I will admit I was one that thought veneer and laminate were the same thing. Thank you for that good piece of information.
Angie, thank you again!
You are so welcome!
I would love an one on one class! You could definitely sale zoom classes!! 🥰
Thank you so much for this !!!!
You're very welcome!
Very informative and..... I see a few dressers, I'll be keeping my eye on your FB page for reveals! Sue K. 😎
So helpful thanks
Thank you so much, really helpful.
You're very welcome!