How to Peel Interior Plywood Sheets

Modern plywood gives wooden structures a smooth, finished look. Interior sheeting is flexible and easy to use. Before attaching peel-and-stick plywood to your selected surface, pull away the protective backing. Removing the backing reveals the manufacturer's adhesive, so only remove the paper when the plywood is ready for use. For the best results, pull the paper away in a solid sheet or in large pieces. Peel-and-stick plywood stored in cold temperatures before use may need coaxing.

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Instructions

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  Place the plywood on a supportive surface so the plywood to buckle or bow. Position the plywood with the protective backing facing up.
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  Touch the backing with your fingers and examine it carefully. Massaging the paper backing with your hand warms up the adhesive before removing it. Note any crumbling you may see. This may be evidence that the adhesive is old or stiff. If the backing is stiff, heat an iron on a low-heat setting.
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  Place a towel on the backing. Run the iron over the towel, using the towel as a buffer between the iron and the adhesive sheeting. Iron from top to bottom, moving the iron over each area about 10 seconds. This makes the adhesive more pliable.
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  Set the iron to the side and turn it off. Peel the adhesive backing starting at the upper right or left corner. Pull the adhesive down, working slowly from top to bottom. Have a friend hold the plywood sheet’s top while you pull away the adhesive backing.
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  Toss the peel and stick backing away and place the sheeting on the selected area.

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