Do you sand before edge banding?

Do you sand before edge banding?

Sand the Plywood Edge Before applying the edge banding, make sure the plywood edge is smooth, flat and square. There’s heat-activated glue on the back of the veneer, and it needs to adhere to a flat surface.

How thick should hardwood edge banding be?

Also known as wood tape, this kind of edge band is 1/16 inch thick. It is glued onto the edge of the plywood in a similar manner as 1/4-inch strips but after it is applied to the edge, masking tape is used to hold in in place while the glue dries.

Is edge banding real wood?

Edge banding is typically bonded to the sides of plywood and other veneered panels to give the project a solid-wood look. This premium edge banding is real wood that is pre-sanded and available in several sizes.

Can you stain over edge banding?

Yes! Edge banding stains really well and should stain very similarly to the rest of your plywood. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure to remove any adhesive that might sneak out the sides. The adhesive doesn’t take stain, so if there is any on the sides, you will have areas that don’t stain.

How wide should edge banding be?

Edge banding is real wood veneer that is pre-sanded and available in a 7/8″ width. This is ideal for 3/4″ thick sheet goods such as plywood and MDF because it allows a bit of overhang and makes it easy to trim it to a flush edge. Edge banding is very easy to work with.

How hot should iron be for edge banding?

390 F or
Set your iron to the cotton or hottest setting. The temperature to make the glue line flow should be 390 F or hotter. Failure to ensure a proper temperature level could affect bonding quality. You can overcome some lower temperatures with additional pressing time on the edging.

Can you apply edge banding with a heat gun?

What do I need? Tooling up to apply edge banding is easy. You need something to activate the adhesive; a heat gun or household iron works great.