How to Apply Pre-Glued Edge Banding336

Pre-glued edge banding is a convenient and efficient way to finish the edges of your woodworking projects. It is available in a variety of materials, including wood, PVC, and acrylic, and can be applied with a variety of tools. In this article, we'll show you how to apply pre-glued edge banding using a hand-held iron.

Materials* Pre-glued edge banding
* Hand-held iron
* Edge trimming tool
* Sandpaper

Instructions1. Prepare the edge of your workpiece. The edge of your workpiece should be clean and smooth. If necessary, sand the edge to remove any splinters or burrs.
2. Cut the edge banding to length. Measure the length of the edge you want to cover and cut the edge banding to that length.
3. Apply the edge banding to the workpiece. Peel back the backing paper from the edge banding and apply it to the edge of the workpiece. Press the edge banding firmly into place.
4. Use an iron to melt the glue. Set your iron to a medium setting and iron over the edge banding. Apply even pressure to ensure that the glue is evenly distributed.
5. Trim the excess edge banding. Once the glue has cooled, use an edge trimming tool to trim the excess edge banding flush with the edge of the workpiece.
6. Sand the edge. Sand the edge of the workpiece to smooth out any rough edges.

Tips* For best results, use a sharp edge trimming tool.
* If the edge banding is too thick, you can sand it down to the desired thickness.
* If the edge banding is too thin, you can apply a second layer.
* Be careful not to overheat the edge banding, as this can cause the glue to scorch.

ConclusionApplying pre-glued edge banding is a quick and easy way to finish the edges of your woodworking projects. By following these simple instructions, you can achieve professional-looking results.

2024-10-21

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