How to Cover Plywood Edges - for Beginners!

Learn how to easily cover the unsightly plywood edges using 3 very simple beginner-friendly techniques - trim, wood putty, and edge banding.
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[@ericasvahnberg3108]

I should have commented sooner. Instead I ran to Home Depot. LOL. I've been slowly working on updating my daughter's room. One of the items was a desktop in her "cloffice" that I was going to make out of plywood. I've been wracking my brain for weeks trying to figure out how to do the edge. I planned on cutting out her desk on Saturday the 25th. I sat down and turned on KZbin the night before, and this video pops up, having been uploaded 2 hours before. The timing was beyond amazing, and I learned of an awesome product called edge banding. It worked perfectly and looks beautiful! Thank you so much!!

[@edolson5441]

Excellent tutorial. I can see great applications for all three ways to clean up edges on plywood. Thanks Anika.

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[@44Mag]

Very nice and informative video. How well does the glued edge laminate hold? We have a desk that the factory banding is coming loose from resting arms on the edge. I superglued part of it back on, and it seems to be holding, but part of it has been broken off, and this method you demonstrated would be great I think, if the edging stays on really well. Thank you.

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[@maxquigley9524]

You can smooth and paint the edges even if you stain the project. Just mix up a small batch of paint the same color as the darker components of the grain in the stained plywood. It will blend right in. This can even be done if you use a router to shape the edges. Take into account the effect on color of your polyurethane over the paint. Make some sample tests edges until you are satisfied with the look. Make your own edging for free by cutting thin strips from the scrap solid wood. Even pine works just fine. (accidental poetry) Glue the strips on with wood glue and clamps or masking tape. I like to make the strips 1/8" thick, but it's not difficult to make them less than 1/16". The thin "frame" that results is hardly noticeable. But once someone does notice it, it looks like a formal design element that belongs there. In fact it does belong there. Those edges will need to be sanded smooth and then can be stained or painted.

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Great tutorial! Which Bosch sander are you using?

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Putting that on the project list!

[@robinwallington1081]

Thanks Anika. I am thinking about building an Office Desk Nook in a bay window. Your tutorial gave me just the information I needed with regards to covering plywood edges without breaking the bank.

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Wonderful! Have fun with the project!

[@torvarravenfeeder89]

I need to deal with a 4x8 sheet of birch plywood. And suggestions for dealing with long sides?

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Hi Anika, you are my favorite KZbin wood worker, keep it up! Question, can you paint edge banding? If you stain, it changes color?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes you can certainly paint it. And it can be stained too.

[@ocean2103]

Another great video! How do you cover the actual plywood and not just the edges? Is laminate used for that purpose? A video showing that would be super helpful! Thanks again for sharing! :)

[@Anikasdiylife]

You can use laminate over plywood, but if you use Grade A plywood it's got a nice surface and all you need to cover is the edges!

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[@chris.1235]

Hi. Should you fill the gaps in the edges with the putty before using edge banding?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Nope! You don’t need to.

[@dinaortega3865]

Hi, do I apply the edge wood tape first and then stain the plywood?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes. That way you get the same same color.

[@krlrussell2796]

Love it 😍never heard of edge banding before can it be applied into cardboard material furniture ?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Not sure about that. You might have to test it out. I think it maybe challenging because the glue needs something to hold on to.

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Can I paint the edge banding?

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Yes! Absolutely!

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[@noniabusiness1732]

Can the edge banding be applied after the carpenter stained spakled edges? Thanks!, awesome video