Can anyone make any suggestions on how I can fix the edging of my desk?
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Marion Nesbitt on Apr 01, 2015There are an assortment of flat trims you could use and then just stain. If you want fancier, run the trim right around the desk and stain a darker colour.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Apr 01, 2015@Marsha Heitner the trim as suggested by @Marion Nesbitt is a great idea. You could also fill with wood filler and repaint. Or for a whole new look you could add a plank of old wood, like barn board or old fencing boards saved for this type of project. Sand and either stain or paint (I use old fence boards for all sorts of projects). This would add weight to the piece though, so you need to think of that too! Do update us with a pic of what you do.Helpful Reply
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Garniss on Apr 01, 2015You are able to buy rolls of venier to finish off the raw edge of a cupboard door etc.Helpful Reply
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Vicki at Entri Ways on Apr 01, 2015If you don't mind painting the desk or staining it with a dark stain, simply fill the holes with wood filler, sand smooth, and then stain/paint.Helpful Reply
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Lindcurt on Apr 01, 2015Check your lumber yard for a roll of veneer edging. It's not difficult to install. Unless you can't locate where you left your steam iron when you used it last. That's about the most difficult step I've come across. Actually I have to go out to the wood shop to get mine if I would ever iron.Helpful Reply
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Marsha Heitner on Apr 01, 2015All these suggestions are good but does anyone know where I can buy a "small amount" of flat trims or veneer?Helpful Reply
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Marsha Heitner on Apr 02, 2015thanks for the quick answers I received.Helpful Reply
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Hope Williams on Apr 02, 2015It looks like Formica. If it is, just remove the old trim. Get the iron on edge trim in the cabinet section. And your good to go.Helpful Reply
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Sandra Dyer on Apr 02, 2015You can buy a trim that you can use a iron to put on.are you can take clothes pins take a part glue a round edge .stain are paint with a paint wash.diff colors r one.seen this on pintress.if it would work for you.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl A on Apr 02, 2015Use contact paper even if it is a different color or design it will brighten up your desk and you just cut it and peel the back and apply it.Helpful Reply
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Trish Davenport on Apr 02, 2015Home Depot carries a trim edge for just this purpose and you "iron" it on. Yes, Iron. It can be stained or painted.Helpful Reply
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