Edge banding of the boards is very important!

Customized wardrobes are a very important part of the new house renovation process. In addition to product design, material selection, and style matching, details such as edge banding of the boards should not be ignored.

Some friends may ask, if you've chosen high-quality, environmentally friendly boards, is it still necessary to bandage the edges? We've discussed this topic before, and below we'll talk about why details determine success or failure, and why edge banding is crucial. The quality of edge banding not only affects the lifespan and environmental performance of the furniture, but also its overall texture and aesthetics.

The board initially looked like this.

This is what the finished look like with edge banding.

We can immediately tell that the second type is more aesthetically pleasing. So what is the reason for edge banding on the boards? Let's find out.

First, prevent moisture from entering.

People who live in the south know that the south is quite humid, and the chances of wood panels warping due to moisture are very high. Edge banding can prevent moisture from the humid air from penetrating the panels and prevent problems such as warping.

Secondly, it effectively prevents the release of harmful substances from the boards.

While there are different grades of wood-based panels, good quality panels are generally fine, but ordinary panels often contain varying levels of formaldehyde. Prolonged exposure to high formaldehyde concentrations can lead to various health problems and threaten our well-being. Edge banding can appropriately reduce the release of these harmful substances from the panels, thus protecting our health.

Third, reinforce the boards to make the wardrobe more beautiful.

Edge banding helps reinforce the boards, and when the sides of the wardrobe are edge-banded with the same color strip, the color is unified, and the overall appearance of the wardrobe is more aesthetically pleasing. Of course, if you're going to edge band the boards, you should choose products of the same color.

Types of edge banding strips

First, wooden edge banding, such as birch, oak, maple, cherry, etc. Many high-end furniture pieces use this type of edge banding.

Secondly, PVC edge banding strips, made of polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride, can be processed into wood grain, solid color, and two-tone finishes. Used in mid- to low-end furniture, they are relatively flexible and easy to install; many carpenters use this material for edge banding.

Third, melamine edge banding is made by using paper printed with various wood grain, flower, leather, and marble patterns as a base, and then impregnating and solidifying it with modified melamine resin to form a paper edge banding.

Of course, there are other types of edge banding strips, such as metal edge banding strips, but they are not used very often.

What are the methods for edge banding?

First, sealing

There are three main types of adhesives: all-purpose adhesive, hot melt adhesive, and white glue. Hot melt adhesive is the most effective.

Second, U-shaped buckle

The edge banding has U-shaped snap-on edges on both sides, which can be directly snapped onto the cut wardrobe panels, making it convenient and practical.

Finally, please note:

Good edge banding needs to be paired with good boards to achieve both environmental friendliness and aesthetics. Environmentally friendly boards ensure that your edge banding is not only beautiful but also sturdy and safe.