70 WOOD magazine October 2019
S
uper-stable plywood and medium-
density fiberboard (MDF) simplify
construction by freeing you from the
concerns of using solid-wood panels that
shrink and swell with the seasons. But ply-
wood’s layered edges don’t pack the appeal
of solid wood. Here’s how to simply, afford-
ably, and effectively hide the ugly edges.Stick with solid-wood
edging when possible
Sure, you could apply pre-glued, iron-on
veneer tape, shown at right, to your sheet
goods. This product, sold in a bulk roll, has
thin edges that can hardly be seen, it goes on
quickly with heat, and you don’t need
clamps. But for most projects we still preferHide Sheet-good
Edges Like
a Pro
Don’t let
unsightly edges
on veneered sheet
goods detract from
your projects. Conceal
them for a flawless look.
To apply veneer edge banding, heat it with a household iron to soften its
adhesive, and then burnish lightly with a round tool shank.Point your
smartphone’s camera
here to watch
“Applying Iron-On
Edging,” or visit
woodmagazine.com/
edgebandvideo