Can anyone make any suggestions on how I can fix the edging of my desk?
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It started to peel but the rest of the desk is in good shape. It doesn't have to match but some kind of trim that has an adhesive backing would be good.
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There 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.
Marion Nesbitt
on Apr 01, 2015
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@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.
Gail Salminen
on Apr 01, 2015
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You are able to buy rolls of venier to finish off the raw edge of a cupboard door etc.
Garniss
on Apr 01, 2015
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If 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.
Vicki at Entri Ways
on Apr 01, 2015
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Check 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.
Lindcurt
on Apr 01, 2015
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All these suggestions are good but does anyone know where I can buy a "small amount" of flat trims or veneer?
Marsha Heitner
on Apr 01, 2015
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thanks for the quick answers I received.
Marsha Heitner
on Apr 02, 2015
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It 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.
Hope Williams
on Apr 02, 2015
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You 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.
Sandra Dyer
on Apr 02, 2015
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Use 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.
Cheryl A
on Apr 02, 2015
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Home Depot carries a trim edge for just this purpose and you "iron" it on. Yes, Iron. It can be stained or painted.
Trish Davenport
on Apr 02, 2015
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