Stained veneer

[Aforr]

Hi, i have an oak veneer door from B&Q that i got cheap due to it being stained somehow. I innocently assumed i could sand this out not realising how thin the veneer is. Everything i do seems to increase the stain size so i am just wondering if anyone has any tips or if it's a lost cause?

 

[MattRoberts]

I think it's a lost cause - as you say, the veneer is so thin you don't have much to play with. I would think your best bet is to stain the whole thing dark, giving that area a light sanding afterwards to try and balance the child difference

 

[custard]

Lost cause. Paint or chuck.

 

[Aforr]

Thanks guys

Am i right in thinking that any attempt to stain the door would just darken the damaged area too? Our floor and worktops are more of a lightish walnut colour so i could get away with staining the door to an extent.

 

[dzj]

You could try oxalic acid. You've not much to lose at this point.

 

[dickm]

Was also going to suggest oxalic acid, but it looks like the OP has already sanded through the veneer, so will need also to do something to hide the patch of ground. Maybe find an old treatise on graining??