Keeping your Natural Veneer looking schmick is easier than assembling flat-pack furniture—and way more satisfying. With just a few basic tools, a bit of patience, and possibly a podcast to keep you company, you’ll have your surfaces looking like they’ve just walked out of a high-end showroom.
Whether you're doing a little TLC or giving your panels a full spa day, here’s your no-fuss guide to sanding and top-coating like a pro (or at least like someone who read the instructions).
🛠️ What You'll Need
Before you dive in, make sure you’ve got enough of the exact same topcoat finish you originally used (consistency is key—nobody wants patchy panels). If you're not sure what that is, send us your order number and we’ll sort you out with a quote for supply and shipping. No guesswork needed.
🧽 The Maintenance Routine
1. Sand Like You Mean It (But Gently)
Grab a fine foam sanding block and lightly sand the top face with the grain (not across it—this isn’t a crime scene). This preps the surface for a fresh coat of fabulous. [Link to sanding block at Bunnings]
2. First Coat – Let's Roll
Using the topcoat from Farmers and a roller (the painting kind, not the skating kind), apply a smooth, even coat. Think of it like buttering toast—no dry spots allowed. [Roller link at Bunnings if you need one.]
3. Let It Chill
Leave the first coat to dry overnight. This is your cue to relax, scroll through Pinterest, or binge that show you've been meaning to finish.
4. Light Sanding, Take Two
Once dry, give it another gentle sanding with the same foam block, again following the grain. This helps get rid of any little bumps and prepares the surface for coat number two.
5. Second Coat – The Encore
Roll on the second coat just like before. Smooth, steady, and even. You’re basically a finishing artist at this point.
6. Final Dry Time
Let the second coat dry overnight. No touching, no peeking, just let it do its thing.
7. Voilà – You're Done!
Step back and admire your handiwork. That veneer is looking stunning—and all thanks to your expert maintenance skills. Go ahead, brag a little. You’ve earned it.
