Edge banding

Process and Techniques
– Edge banding is used in finish carpentry to create durable and aesthetically pleasing trim edges.
– Traditional edge banding required manual tools and materials.
– Modern applications use automated processes with hot-melt adhesives.
– Substrate primer can be used as a bonding agent.
– Thicker edge bandings require a slight concavity for a tight glue line.

Materials
– Edge banding covers exposed sides of materials like plywood or particle board.
– It increases durability and gives the appearance of a solid or valuable material.
– Common substitutes include face frames or molding.
– Edge banding can be made of PVC, ABS, acrylic, melamine, wood, or wood veneer.
– Thermoplastic edge banding is produced with an extruder and can be textured, printed, and lacquered.

Related Topics
– Cabinet making.
– Inlay.
– Bead (woodworking).
– Binding (woodworking) to reduce changes in humidity on the end-grain of solid wood.

References
– Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay. Fine Woodworking Magazine. Taunton Press. 1996. pp.45–46. ISBN978-1-56158-119-1.
– Burkin, Anatole (2004). Designing and Building Cabinets. Taunton Press. ISBN978-1-56158-732-2.
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Edge banding (Wikipedia)

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Edge banding or edgebanding is the name of both a process and an associated narrow strip of material used to create durable and aesthetically pleasing trim edges during finish carpentry. Edge banding is used to cover the exposed sides of materials such as plywood, particle board, or MDF, increasing durability and giving the appearance of a solid or more valuable material.