{"id":4458,"date":"2022-08-01T16:15:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"\/review\/?p=4458"},"modified":"2024-06-29T11:03:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T11:03:51","slug":"how-do-you-fix-bubbles-in-edge-banding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/review\/how-do-you-fix-bubbles-in-edge-banding\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Fix Bubbles in Edge Banding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional way to hide curved plywood cuts is to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joewoodworker.com\/veneering\/edgebanding-guide.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edge band<\/a> them<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is an easy fix and incredibly convenient as the edge band already comes with an adhesive on it. But bubbles can appear underneath <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsmith.com\/review\/cut-a-veneer-edge-band\/\">the edge banding<\/a>, where the glue does not properly stick, especially when applying a water-based finish to the wood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these bubbles appear in your edge banding, no need to worry. These can easily be removed by employing different fixes, such as using a firm roller, puncturing the hole, or heating it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Proven_Ways_To_Fix_Bubbles_in_Edge_Banding\"><strong>Proven Ways To Fix Bubbles in Edge Banding<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we have listed three easy methods you can follow to eliminate these bubbles and make your furniture look attractive:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Use a firm roller<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a simple method that everyone can use! All you need to do is apply pressure to the area where the bubbles have formed in your edge banding by using a firm roller. By exerting pressure, the air will escape from these bubbles, smoothing off your edge banding. Not just that, using a solid roller will also secure the edge banding on your plywood and make sure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsmith.com\/review\/best-glue-for-wood\/\">glue<\/a> adheres firmly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Use heat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-cover-plywood-edges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this procedure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll need a clean cloth to press over the bubbling area in your edge banding. Place the cloth on the edge banding and iron the cloth to melt down the hard glue. Apply pressure to the cloth to push the air bubbles down and firmly stick the edge banding to the wood. Make sure you do not iron the same spot for long, or you will burn the cloth and the wood in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Puncture the bubbles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To let the air out of the bubble, carefully make a small hole or incision using a needle or blade. Reheat the glue, then apply it after filling in the small gap as necessary. But be careful \u2014 if you accidentally make a big incision, your edge banding will be ruined!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_To_Trim_Edge_Band\"><strong>How To Trim Edge Band?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make the ends of your edge band more presentable, you should acquire an edge banding trimmer. In addition to it being economical, it also makes cutting very simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just push the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsmith.com\/review\/edge-banding-trimmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edge banding trimmer<\/a> on the panel&#8217;s face after your edge banding has cooled down and move it forward so the blade can trim off the extra banding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to avoid using the trimmer on two-ply or paper-backed wood veneer since it can damage them. You can also use a skewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsmith.com\/review\/best-chisels-for-woodworking\/\">chisel<\/a> to trim your edge band, but it can leave your edge banding with untidy ends, which you will need to sand down later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tips_To_Make_Your_Edge_Banding_Neat\"><strong>Tips To Make Your Edge Banding Neat<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since edge banding can quickly form bubbles and look untidy, here are some tips that will help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/plywood-edge-treatments-3536439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">edge band your plywood without any mistakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s crucial to match the wood of your edge banding with the plywood you\u2019re using. This ensures that the colors match when your design is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easier to sand and smooth, choose an edge band that is just a little broader than the width of the wood you&#8217;re covering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the edge band firmly when the glue melts to prevent bubbles from forming in the first place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The traditional way to hide curved plywood cuts is to edge band them. It is an easy fix and incredibly convenient as the edge band already comes with an adhesive on it. 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