How To Tell If Furniture Is Laminate, Veneer or Solid Wood

How To Tell If Furniture Is Laminate, Veneer or Solid Wood | Know Before You Flip Furniture

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The number one question I'm asked when it comes to furniture flipping is how can I tell if furniture is laminate, veneer or "real wood" In today's video I'm sharing 5 tips for spotting "real wood"and clear up the misconception that "real wood" is always solid wood. (IT'S NOT!!)
Watch this video all the way through if you are considering refinishing or flipping a piece of furniture in your home or thinking of #flippingfurniture for profit!!!!
I don't claim to be an expert but after years of flipping furniture, I do know that spotting the differences can still be challenging and my hope is that this video helps guide newbies in furniture flipping.
I think it's one of the most important things to know BEFORE attempting a furniture flip as it can save you big time from mistakes that can be avoided by doing the right prep and finish for your particular piece.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:32 Is Real Wood & Solid Wood Always the Same Thing?
1:54 What Is Engineered Wood?
2:33 What Is Wood Veneer?
2:50 What Is Laminate?
3:09 Laminate vs Wood Veneer
3:32 5 Ways To Tell Its Solid Wood
5:24 Furniture Thrift Shopping
7:32 Prepping Solid Wood To Refinish
8:04 Prepping Wood Veneer vs Solid Wood
8:55 Prepping Laminate
9:46 LifeWit Pillows

Пікірлер: 13

@lexiitorres2142 19 күн бұрын

Thank you I’m going to try it soon

@umarah4329 11 ай бұрын

What a brilliant informative video. Just what i was looking for. You cover everything. Concise and comprehensive

@DIYDecorDiary 11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you 🙏🏽

@deegee3195 6 ай бұрын

Thanks I have a project lined up and your info has helped me a lot. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

@n.ranay7_ 8 ай бұрын

Super helped and well composed! Thank you so much! 🥳👏🏼❤️

@DIYDecorDiary 8 ай бұрын

It’s comments like these that make it worth it! So so happy it helped 🫶🏽🫶🏽

@frauline68 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I have a project ! To paint my chest of draws white. I got inspiration from the one you did in you first video! Thank you so much!

@DIYDecorDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Can’t wait to see how it turns out, thanks for always watching and supporting me 🤗

@adriandaniels1 4 ай бұрын

This is such a helpful video!!! Thank you!!

@DIYDecorDiary 4 ай бұрын

Yay 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@john_wick_catcher26 6 ай бұрын

How can we see the difference between veneer and laminate in a thrift shop ? Is it just the shinnyness?

@DIYDecorDiary 6 ай бұрын

It’s definitely more shiny but it’s also stronger and more durable so it won’t show as much wear like scratches and such. Because veneer is “actual wood” in a very thin layer, you’re likely to see some lifting, or corners damaged etc Hope that helps and happy thrifting! 😊

@slotreality 10 ай бұрын

you missed one important one. compressed wood from China and decorated with plastic laminated compressed into one lovely peace..but its heavy and never solid wood. you will see this lots in dinning room, hutches and tables. it will say made in china many times.