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Title: Alternative t molding, mdf and sticking.
Post by: HexTank on May 18, 2016, 06:48:50 pm

I bought some trim similar to this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6m-Black-Edge-Guard-12mm-Self-Adhesive-Moulding-Strip-Decorative-Protective-Trim-/151783741623?hash=item23570418b7:g:QlEAAOSwMmBV0jmy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6m-Black-Edge-Guard-12mm-Self-Adhesive-Moulding-Strip-Decorative-Protective-Trim-/151783741623?hash=item23570418b7:g:QlEAAOSwMmBV0jmy) but in chrome and having all kind of problems getting it to stick uniformly on the edge.

Are there any tips for applying self adhesive strips to mdf edges, short of nailing them on? :)

Title: Re: Alternative t molding, mdf and sticking.
Post by: Slippyblade on May 18, 2016, 07:15:36 pm

Maybe try brushing a layer of thinned wood glue onto the edged so the adhesive has something smoother to stick to?

Title: Re: Alternative t molding, mdf and sticking.
Post by: Sockett77 on December 07, 2016, 05:07:22 pm

Hi hextank, what was this edge guard like after? Is it a hard or foam-like material?

Title: Re: Alternative t molding, mdf and sticking.
Post by: yotsuya on December 07, 2016, 08:41:58 pm

Always use regular t-molding. Never compromise.

Title: Re: Alternative t molding, mdf and sticking.
Post by: UEDan on December 07, 2016, 08:45:43 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on December 07, 2016, 08:41:58 pm

Always use regular t-molding. Never compromise.

^^Agreed.
Even with T-molding I needed a bit of glue just to keep it all uniform.
But seriously, why not T-molding? I get you already bought it, find another use for it.