Beginner Guides

Veneer repairs can look flawless—or painfully obvious—depending on how you sand them. Because veneer is extremely thin (often less than 1/40"), it’s easy to sand through or leave a visible edge where a patch meets original wood. This guide explains...

Thermally fused laminate (TFL) panels—commonly used for cabinets, furniture, and shelving—have a tough melamine-like coating that resists wear. But that same durability makes surface prep challenging. Sanding too lightly leads to poor adhesion, while sanding too hard can break through...