Plywood edge

I like plywood: It’s economical and stable, can be cut to any size, and comes in grades, thicknesses, and surface veneers that work for bookshelves, cabinets, tabletops, and many other projects. But it has an ugly flaw: its unfinished edge. Iron-on edge banding Where edges aren’t prominent or damage prone—cabinet shelves, painted projects—iron-on edge banding

One of the easiest and most effective ways to finish plywood edges is with edge banding. Here's exactly how to use it.

Learn how to smooth out rough edges on plywood quickly and easily to prepare them for a great-looking paint finish. All you need are a putty knife, some sandpaper, and ordinary spackle.

Learn how easy it is to cover plywood edges with this easy and detailed tutorial. No fancy equipment required--all you need is a...

Three basic beginner-friendly techniques for covering plywood edges that will help you build professional looking furniture and projects.

Wood Finishing Tips for Woodworkers

Panels constructed of hardwood-faced plywood have pretty faces, but the laminated edges simply are not presentable on cabinetry or other projects. Veneering is a possible solution—if you have the materials and tools to do the job.

Building with plywood is convenient and inexpensive, but the exposed edges typically look unfinished. To clean up the look without covering or hiding every edge, you can just cover them with a strip of self-adhesive veneer edge banding. This simple method makes plywood look more like a solid board without the upcharge. Read on to

Attaching a strip of solid wood edge banding will not only protect the edges, it will also make the plywood look more like a solid wood panel.

Forming corners in plywood when building cabinets or casework is not always as easy as it might seem. Plywood has many advantages and strengths.