Im deciding on material for an enclosure. At first, plywood was in last place. I couldn't paint plywood without guilt, and would prefer to stain a dark brown with hint of red. My issue was I wanted a slight radius on all of the edges and felt the exposed edges might be an eye sore... So after considering MDF, HDF, Corian and so on, I come across a picture of a stained plywood cabinet with the edges lighter than the face... The effect is striking and was done well...
I could certainly live with that look, but am not sure how to...
I thought the edge (more opened grained) absorbed more stain and would normally be darker. If so, what is a good approach to get the same affect ?
My guess is may be a sealer / sanding sealer on the edges only ??
Thanks in advance!
EDIT!
I think it just hit me... Stain the plwood BEFORE cutting..
But, if this is too simple, whats the other way ?
Thanks again...
I could certainly live with that look, but am not sure how to...
I thought the edge (more opened grained) absorbed more stain and would normally be darker. If so, what is a good approach to get the same affect ?
My guess is may be a sealer / sanding sealer on the edges only ??
Thanks in advance!
EDIT!
I think it just hit me... Stain the plwood BEFORE cutting..
But, if this is too simple, whats the other way ?
Thanks again...
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