veneering bare MDF cabinet...possible?

[peterleyton]

Hi all,
Im wondering is it possible to glue veneer on ready made mdf cabinet?
I'd like to make Tv cabinet in mdf screw and glue, fill the countersink screw heads and glue walnut veneer on. How easy or difficult that will be.
Did any one attempt to do such a thing?
What's yours thoughts, recommendations?
Thanks
Peter

 

[jasonB]

You would have to do it using contact adhesive as you won't be able to get decent pressure onto the veneer if using other glues. Personally I don't like to use contact as teh veneer does not go down as tight and its a problem if you trap air and can't roll it out.

Why not make it from veneered MDF and biscuit/dowel/domino it together and the odd kreg screw thats out of sight.

Jason

 

[peterleyton]

Thanks a lot Jason

What do you think about iron adhesive? I've biscuit veneered mdf before, just thought that veneering may be quicker and easier.
What do you think?
peter

 

[jasonB]

I've not had much success with the gluefilm when ironing veneer on larger areas seems you soon loose the heat in the iron, OK for little bits though.

J

 

[peterleyton]

Thanx J

Sounds like I'll get back to veneer mdf and old good biscuits though .....
Thanx for your advice