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Best Edge Banding Ultimate Selection & Pitfall Avoidance Guide

There is no standard answer to the question of “the best edge banding”! Just like choosing a partner, it depends on whether it is “suitable”! Today, let’s talk about the common edge banding on the market (PVC, ABS, solid wood veneer, metal…)! From their advantages and disadvantages, how to apply, to prices, everything you want to know and should know, we will talk about it! After reading this article, I guarantee that you will choose clearly and apply smoothly, and say goodbye to warping and cracking.

What on earth is this thing used for?

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Master of Covering Up Ugliness: “Cover up the ugly board core (usually particleboard, density board, plywood), and instantly improve the appearance!”
Guardian of Protection: “Anti-collision and anti-scratch! Especially the edge of the table and cabinet door”
Touch Improvement: “Say goodbye to the painful experience of burrs pricking your hands”
Waterproof and moisture-proof: “In places like kitchens and bathrooms, good edge banding can block water vapor from penetrating and prevent the board from expanding!”

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types of edge banding

PVC edge banding

Water resistance: PVC material has good waterproof performance and is suitable for humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Abrasion resistance: Scratch and wear resistance, making it suitable for furniture with high frequency of use.
Diversity: A variety of color and texture options are available to match different design styles.

The relatively low production cost makes PVC edge banding competitive in the market.

Visual effect: With high gloss, it looks luxurious and modern.
Weather resistance: Strong resistance to UV rays and chemicals, suitable for outdoor use.
Easy to clean: Smooth surface, easy to clean and maintain.

Although the price is higher, it is suitable for the high-end market due to its superior aesthetics and durability.

ABS edge banding

Environmental protection: ABS material is non-toxic, does not release formaldehyde, and is highly safe.
Impact resistance: It has strong impact resistance and is suitable for high-intensity use environments.
Easy to process: It can be easily heat-sealed and bonded.

Although the cost is slightly higher than PVC, due to its excellent performance, the long-term use cost is lower.

Heat resistance: Strong resistance to high temperatures and chemicals.
Colorful options: Provide a variety of colors and patterns to meet different design needs.
Excellent cost performance: Provide a good balance between function and cost.

Compared with other edge banding strips, it has a relatively low production cost, making it very popular in the market. It is not limited to edge banding machine operation, and can be applied to the board manually with an iron.

Super practical

Teach you step by step to choose the best edge banding

Where do you use it?

Inside of ordinary wardrobe/bookcase? -> PVC (cheap and affordable) or ABS (better).
Outside of wardrobe/cabinet door panels? -> ABS (small temperature difference deformation resistance, good texture) or solid wood veneer (pursuing high-end).
Edge of kitchen countertop? -> ABS (heat and oil resistant) or metal (super protection).
Edge of table (especially dining table)? -> ABS (good overall performance) or metal (bump resistant) or thick solid wood veneer (textured).
Curved edge/special-shaped edge? -> ABS (best flexibility)!
Children’s furniture? -> ABS (environmentally friendly and tough).
Bathroom/balcony cabinet? -> ABS (good moisture resistance) or high-quality PVC.

What is your budget?

Save as much as you can: PVC and melamine edge banding are good friends.
Medium investment, seeking cost-effectiveness: ABS is the main force.
No shortage of money, quality: acrylic.

What effect are you pursuing?

There are many colors and patterns, which are easy to match: PVC / melamine /ABS has a lot of choices.
Natural wood grain, can it be mistaken for real? : Choose imitation wood grain PVC / melamine / ABS, and choose realistic texture.
Cool modern / industrial style: acrylic has a jelly-like surface

How is the process?

PVC or ABS edge banding strips are preferred. You need to use an edge banding machine with our EVA hot melt glue, pur hot melt glue to apply the edge banding strips to the board in batches
melamie edge banding is pre-glued and can be directly heated and applied to the edge of the board. You can use an iron, which is suitable for DIY carpenters

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