I'm making a TV stand. Everything is made out of 3/4" birch plywood except for the top. The stand is going to be professionally painted black with a matte finish. The face frame stiles and rails are the only piece of plywood with edges exposed. What is the best way to fill in the edges for a smooth finish? I don't want to use edge banding because I've made the stiles to sit a bit proud to be planed down flush with the sides.
The face frame has not been attached yet, so I do have the option of just tossing it out and making it out of poplar.
Thanks!