Is it unnecessary to bandage all four sides of the panels? You'll understand once you move in!

The popularity of custom furniture has significantly increased the total amount of wood-based panel products used in homes. For reputable custom furniture manufacturers, the production process of custom furniture has a complete set of strict procedures, among which edge banding is an extremely important step.

Why do we say that? Let's find out.

Decoration + Extended lifespan

If the edges of the boards are not sealed, the cross-sections of the boards will be directly exposed after the custom furniture is made, affecting the overall aesthetics and lowering the decorative quality. Furthermore, the fine grain exposed in the cross-section of the boards can easily trap dirt and grime, especially after they absorb moisture, causing water to seep in and leading to mold growth, thus shortening the lifespan of the boards.

Insulate the inside and outside of the board to control the release of harmful substances.

Why do some people's homes smell strongly of furniture made from the same type of wood, while others don't? Besides choosing good quality wood, another reason is that the edges of the wood weren't sealed properly, or the sealing on all four sides wasn't done correctly!

Since engineered wood panels are bonded together with adhesives, even with extremely low levels of harmful substances, trace amounts of pollutants still evaporate over a long period. Edge banding effectively slows down the release of various wood odors and harmful substances from the interior of furniture panels, protecting the health of our family. Edge banding isn't just for the exposed surfaces; it must be done on all four sides to ensure a complete seal.

Sealing all four sides of the board effectively prevents the release of substances from its interior. It also prevents external moisture from entering the board, thus preventing it from absorbing water, swelling, and deforming. The moisture content of the board directly determines its resistance to deformation and its load-bearing capacity. In ordinary use cases, it deals with water vapor in the air; however, for a complete kitchen, the waterproofness of the four-sided edge sealing is even more crucial.

Generally speaking, the levels of harmful substances released by well-known brands of wood-based panels on the market are generally safe. However, low release levels do not mean that the product does not contain harmful substances. How can we better avoid their harm to our health? The answer is to seal them as tightly as possible inside the wood-based panel. By properly sealing the edges of the panel on all four sides, the entire panel is completely enclosed, which can help protect indoor air quality from the side.

Important + Necessary: ​​All four sides must be sealed.

Four-sided edge banding protects the edges of the board from direct impacts, maintains the same color and texture on the cross-section and front, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. It also ensures the overall airtightness of the board product, extending its lifespan. Four-sided edge banding also makes the edges of the board smooth and beautiful, preventing cuts. In addition to rich and beautiful designs, the smoothness of the edges and sides of the boards is a crucial detail in determining the overall aesthetic appeal of custom furniture.

Whether it's EVA, PUR, or even more advanced laser edge banding, the most important thing to pay attention to is whether the furniture panels are fully edge-banded!