Plywood edges perform like the end grain of most woods when stained: they absorb more stain than the rest of the surface and get darker. With plywood, the edges usually appear blotchy and unattract… ...

However, keep in mind that plywood also has the ability to soak up a nice stain and hide its cheaper appearance. An interior wood stain works best for this, and the more coats that are applied ...

1/4" sheets of finish maple plywood $245 Lowe's 10 tubes of GE Silicone II $50 Home Depot. Adhesives (Titebond II, DAP contact cement, Gorilla Glue, Liquid Nails) $65 Home Depot 1 ...