I am building a tool chest for a friend, the kind some people have on allotments to store rakes, shovels, and other items. It is built with film-coated plywood and has impregnated wood battens inside.
The previous chest lasted about 20 years. Maybe mine won't last that long, but I want it to last a long time. I want to somehow protect the edges of the plywood from moisture, where there is no varnish like on the surface. Regular paint seems like too little protection.
Any suggestions? A super paint that provides a sealed surface and withstands wear? My idea was to find some form of fabric on a roll (or cut to size), and then apply some silicone/glue or similar. I tried painter's tape, but it's too stiff; it can't be wrapped around. I used Biltema BT Multibond, but it feels like it's not right, as it stays sticky for weeks after applying.
The film-coated plywood is also very smooth, so it must be able to adhere to such a surface.
You're right, color or foil hardly withstands water or impact/scratch, so it probably requires an aluminum profile, a U-profile, which is available in most sizes. One can use a hose of suitable size that is cut lengthwise and slipped over the edge..., or a VP-pipe that is also cut lengthwise......haha, now you've got some tips, this is namely my field, to find semi-finished products...
I made toolboxes myself 20 years ago, still available, from laminate flooring, and used profiles from classe, which were new at the time. These aluminum profiles are very stylish and easy to work with, but they only fit 7mm boards.
