The main task of the furniture edge is the facing of the head surfaces of the chipboard, but it also serves as an element of design in the finished cabinet furniture. In fact, there are quite a few types of edges that differ in material, the method of fastening and price, as well as each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider all these moments in more detail.

In general, the edges can be divided by such characteristics: Material

• Paper
• Plastic
• Metal (aluminum profile)

Width (Popular)

• 22 mm
• 28 mm
• 34 mm
• 38 mm
• Less than 45-55 mm
• Sometimes meets up to 170 mm

Thickness (popular)

• 0.4 mm
• 0.6 mm
• Generally exists from 0.2 mm to 10 mm

With glue or without (if without glue, then you need a machine for applying it) By type of fastening (rigid, overhead, mortise (P - shaped, T - shaped)) By type of surface (smooth, glossy, embossed, with structure, color, etc.) the most common (sorting descending) and are used for today:

1. PVC (1 and 2 mm thick, 22 and 34 mm width, depending on the thickness of the plate)
2. ABS (thickness from 0.4-2 mm)
3. Melamine edge with paper substrate (thick 0.4-0.6 mm)

Melaminova

This is a furniture edge made on a paper basis and impregnated with melamine resins. They protect the foundation from external influences. Hence the name of the edge - melamine. Today it is the cheapest and affordable, so it is very often used in furniture manufacturingBut to be honest, the quality of such furniture leaves much to be desired.

Dignity

• A large range of decors, which, in color schemes, the most coincide with the chipboard
• Does not require expensive equipment when pasting and processing
• Easy to use, even at home with iron
• Inexpensive price

disadvantages

• Very thin (0.4 mm - 0.6 mm)
• Low resistance to mechanical stress
• Bad protects from moisture
• Figure (Structure) keeps no long

You can find out more detailed for working with the melamine edge.

ABS edge (ABS) - acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

This is a durable impact thermoplastic, which does not contain harmful substances, as well as very convenient to use and circulation.

Dignity

• Does not lose color and not deformed
• Quality, saturated matte and glossy colors
• Has an ideal smooth surface
• Does not emit harmful substances
• Less dangerous compared to the rest of the materials during heating and processing

disadvantages

• High cost (compared to the same PVC, and especially melamine)

In fact, ABS is used in different types furniture, but it will especially be relevant in the manufacture of actually high-quality furniturewhich should have increased operational properties, and especially when the increased stability of furniture to moisture and chemical environment is needed. ABS paste technology.

PVC edge

Pretty popular furniture edge for facing the end surfaces of LDSP. All thanks to the ideal price ratio - quality.
Due to the resulting PVC extrusion, plastic is able to withstand temperatures from minus 10 to plus 50 0 C.

Dignity

• Durability and wear resistance
• Reliable protection of ends from moisture and mechanical damage
• Resistance to alkali, acids, fats and solutions of salts
• Resistant to fire

disadvantages

• For sticking need special glue melt with a minimum melting start threshold
• It is impossible to achieve perfectly glossy surface.

As in the case of the ABS, for a solid adhesion of PVC adhesive adhesion with the end of the chipboard, it is necessary to apply a thin invisible layer of a special substance, the so-called "primer". Read more about PVC edge sticking technology.

PVC profile

This is another type of furniture edge for lining the ends of the chipboard. It is made of high-quality PVC plastic with a special high-strength coating.

Characteristics:

• Large range of colors (wood structures, metal, glossy, monophonic)
• Applied to chipboard, thickness 16,18 and 32 mm
• Material (soft and hard)

There are several types of PVC profiles.

P - shaped (invoice)

• Flexible
• Hard

T - shaped (mortise)

• With girth
• Without girth

Thanks to its "sortiers", it is capable of perfectly hiding chips and irregularities on the ends of the parts, the cuts of which were made poor-quality or badly compatible saw. In some cases, when writing a designer, it is also an element of decor. In more detail on the facing of the end surfaces of the chipboard, this type of profile.

3D edge: acrylic edge with volumetric image (PMMA-3D)

The edge based on polymethyl methacrylate, consisting of two main layers, lower - with decorative finish Or the pattern, and the upper - from transparent plastic.

Through the use of transparent plastic as the top layer, you can observe the effect of a three-dimensional image, which is why it is called 3D edge. On top of the edge always goes the protective film that you are removed after the movement. Those. First you wake 3D edge chipboard, cut, and only after that remove the protective layer. Better, if you decide it after installing furniture, so as not to damage the glossy surface.

Dignity

Such a furniture edge is very rigid (thickness from 1.3 mm) and durable, thereby having high resistance to mechanical damage and quite successfully protects the edges of furniture from shocks and scratches throughout its service life.

disadvantages

The disadvantage is its high cost.

Postforming and Softforming

These are very high quality methods for the edges of the chipboard, which are made on special machines. Basically, they are used to cover the end surfaces of kitchen countertops and facades, as well as window sills and furniture for bathrooms, as it is this way that you can provide a plate full of tightness. In essence, post-forming and software is a method of applying for pre-milling chipboard, laminate.

They are released in finished form, have different width and sold running meters, And the verges that are cut, sealed the PVC edge, or aluminum connecting planks, as in the case of the kitchen tabletop. There is no special difference between post-forming and software, and in both cases this technology is a durable application polymeric material On the end of the part. The difference consists only that when using post-forming it is possible to laminate a straight end with rounded edges, the radius of which is at least 3 mm. In the case of SoftFooding, the lamination is leaving the ends with a different kind of embossed surface, and even with the inner (groove under the glass). That is, the chipboard can be millingly in the same way as in MDF, and calmly illuminate this method. For example, the front end of the kitchen countertop chipboard 32 mm is obtained by post-forming, and the facade (and laminated grooves under the glass) is the soft-forming method.

Video: Types of furniture edges

Joiner. In principle, also absolutely anyone, but necessarily not very acute. Otherwise, the probability of cutting a laminated layer on the chipboard itself is great.

But the following details will have to do. Of course, if such a blowing edge is not a single character. So, the guide. The width between the sponges is 18 mm, since the standard sheet thick is exactly 16 mm.

Bar with soft fabric layer. I folded several Cashmere layers from the old coat, serves such a product for more than one year faithfully.

And the knob is an embodied - just for convenience in work.

And there is also the same on a bar with sandpaper.

True, just once it had to change several times over these years, so short screws with a big hat for fixing - just the perfect option.

That's all, proceed.
Heat the iron strongly. As I stroke linen, and warm the edge, and then with the effort we tritura bare with a cloth. She glued, but her size is more,

therefore, we cut it with a knife, be sure to be, and begin with the middle.

So cut from all sides. Glue the edge from other sides of the part.

Now the residues believes Bar with sandpaper (do not get carried away, spend times without pressing, it will be plentiful). One detail is ready

also do it with the rest.
Moreover, it is easier to separate this paper edge - it's easier: again heat the iron and remove the damaged or simply unnecessary for some reason a paper edge.

That's all the wisdom.

It lies in the facing of the end surface of the chipboard, but also they serve as elements of the decor in the finished cabinet furniture. To date, there are quite many of their varieties, which differ in the type of material, fastening methods and costs, and each have its drawbacks and advantages:

• Melamine edges.
• Edges abs.
• Edges PVC.
• Acrylic edges.

Let's consider in more detail all these species.

Main species and features of furniture edges

In general, the edges can be divided into the following characteristics:

1. Material used:

• paper;
• plastic;
• metal edges (in most cases, aluminum profile).

2. Various width and thickness.

3. Mounting type:

• hard;
• mortise (edge \u200b\u200bfor chipboard P - shaped, T - figurative);
• overhead.

4. By type of surface:

• smooth;
• glossy;
• embedded;
• with the structure;
• color.

5. With or without glue (in this case, the machine needs to be applied).

The most common (sorting is carried out descending) and more frequently used currently are:

• pVC edge for chipboard (thickness - 1 and 2 mm, width depending on the thickness of the plates 22 and 34 mm);
• For chipboard with paper substrates.

Melamine paper edges

Currently, such an edge for chipboard is the most inexpensive and most affordable. Therefore, they are more often used in furniture manufacturing, but if it is honest, the quality of such edges leaves much to be desired.

Benefits of melamine paper edges

The advantages of melamine paper edges include:

• the presence of a large range of decors, which, in color gamma, most coincide with the chipboard;
• no expensive equipment for pasting and processing is not required;
• ease of use, even at home;
• fairly low cost.

Disadvantages of melamine paper edges

The disadvantages of melamine paper edges include:

• high degree of subtlety;
• sufficiently low resistance to mechanical exposure;
• poor security against humidity;
• differences drawings.

Advantages of the edge of the ABS

To the advantages of the edge of the ABS can be attributed to the fact that she:

• does not lose color quality and is not subject to deformation;
• has high-quality, saturated, matte or glossy color;
• has an ideally smooth surface;
• does not allocate;
• such an edge for the chipboard is less dangerous compared to other materials when heated and processing.

Disadvantages of the edge of the ABS

The disadvantages of the edge of the ABS can be attributed unless the high cost (compared to the same PVC, and in particular melamine). In fact, the ABS is used in different types Furniture, but it is especially relevant in the manufacture of really high-quality products that should have increased operational properties, and especially when it is necessary to give an increased degree of sustainability of furniture to humidity.

Edge PVC

Differs on a high degree of durability and durability. Reliably protects the ends from the impact of humidity and mechanical damage. Such an edge for the chipboard is resistant to alkali, acid, fat and salt mortar, as well as to fire.

However, such an edge for DVP has disadvantages:

• To carry out the process of pasting, special adhesive requires a melt with minimal melting start thresholds.
• It is difficult to achieve perfect smooth surfaces.

As in the case of the ABS, for the most durable adhesion of the PVC edge glue with the ends of the chipboard, it is necessary to apply a thin invisible layer of a special substance (primer).

PVC profile

This type of furniture edges are usually made from high-quality PVC plastics using a special high-strength coating.

Characteristics:

• availability big color Gamma. (wood with structures, metal, glossy, monophonic);
• can be applied to chipboard, the thickness of which, as a rule, is sixteen to thirty-two and a half millimeters;
• the material can be both soft and hard.

There are several types of PVC profiles:

• P - shaped (overhead). They can be flexible and hard.
• T - shaped (mortise) with or without girth.

Due to the presence of special "sides", they have the ability to perfectly hide the chip or irregularities on the end surface, the shar which was made poorly or with the help of bad saws. In some cases, for example, in designer ideas, they can also be elements of decor.

How to glue the edge on the chipboard at home? Quite simple. For this work, it is necessary to use a tape on which the glue composition is already applied. The sticker is carried out with the help of an ordinary household iron. This is done as follows. A suitable piece of the edge with a small margin is cut off, placed on the processed end and smoothes the iron.

The edge is used to protect the end edges of parts from MDF, chipboard, PVC from abrasion, moisture and impact. This finish performs a decorative function, and also gives the edges and corners of furniture strength and protects people from the harmful effects of such a substance as formaldehyde used in the production of plates from pressed wood.

If the gap is damaged or dugs, urgent repairs are required. And in this case, the primary task is the selection of material and glue for the edge of PVC, melamine paper or other material.

Edge varieties

From the variety of edges you have to choose the most appropriate.

Melaminova

It is made in the form of self-adhesive tape from decorative paper, which is impregnated with melamine resins. It is usually used for interior decoration Furniture. it a budget option Edges for chipboard, not characterized by high quality. It has a short period of operation, the exposure to moisture and with time often disappears itself.

The undoubted positive property of the melamine edge consists of simplicity of its gluing, it can be done at home yourself, using the usual iron. The second dignity is the absence of a fibrille, the fetrement protruding over the edged surface, which is sometimes annoying, falling under his hands when working with the keyboard, and also interferes with the sealing small garbage, for example, crumbs from the dining table in the office.

It is a flexible tape with curved edges that form a side. This is a PVC Kant (polyvinyl chloride). Types of Cant differ in the width and profile: in cross section, the edge is reminded either the letter "T" (T-shaped), or the letter "P" (P-shaped).

The latter is easier attached, however, less reliable, the masters do not recommend it to use on the surfaces, which are often subjected to friction: on the seats of stools or benches, on the front edge of the computer table, which is constantly in contact with the forearms.

PVC CANT increases durability, durability of furniture parts, securely protects edges and corners from damage.

Kaima is similar to the previous type of the edge ribbon, but more environmentally friendly. It is made of plastic that does not contain chlorine. Found a successful use in furniture production, due to heat resistance and impact resistance.

How to glue the melamine edge

If you wish to update old furniture And while saving use the melamine edge with glue. Stick it, for example, an easy table top:

1. Cut a piece of ribbon with a margin of about two centimeters.
2. Attach the adhesive side to the table top and press the hot iron or warm the construction hairdryer.
3. Hold the glue words to melt.
4. Promote iron on the edge gradually, preferably no more than 0.5 cm at a time.
5. Immediately after warming up and torn the iron, press the edge strip with a dry cloth and hold for fixation.

Tip! Also, iron or hairdryer will help you remove the old edge ribbon. Just warm and remove a knife or thin spatula.

Mount PVC and ABS Kant

Plastic edging ribbons, theoretically, can be simply fixed on the edge of furniture, but it is extremely unreliable. Additional fixation on glue is preferred.

To attach the T-shaped profile, you will have to pave a recess along the entire edge being processed. The easiest way to make it milling machine. If there is a skill, it will replace a drill with a circular nozzle. However, in general, the profile is intended for professionals.

To fix the edge of PVC or ABS at home, PVC glue is used, as well as the Universal Moments and 88-Suite compositions, it is desirable that they have a mark "for PVC" or "for ABS".

Professionals use glue melt, which are included in a number of thermoplastics. When heated, they acquire high elasticity, and when cooled, instantly passes into a solid state. High fluidity and when drying the strength of the adhesives, the polymer with vinyl acetate contained in them is performed. The main disadvantage of melt adhesives, of course, is the need for appropriate equipment for work.

When working any border, try to calculate the pasting sequence so as to avoid the joints. Corners envelday profile - it is desirable that they are rounded. If the angles are ordinary, thick (PVC or ABS) profile does not heat them, and the melamine edge is likely to break. In this case, at the corners there will have to make joints that at the end need to be treated with emery paper so that they are smooth. If you spend the detail on the edge, the roughness should not be felt.

Tip! You can get rid of excess edge ribbons with a very sharp knife, and the ends are cut. Be careful not to damage the corners of the furniture. The direction of the knife must be inside the detail.

If the factory edge was damaged or partially disappeared, remove it and replace the new one. Some effort and table as new!

Application of the edge of PVC 0.45 mm

Application edge PVC 2 mm

Materials for the shag of LDSP

For the edge of the laminated furniture chipboard, Professional PVC edges and ABS produced by Rehau (Rehau, Germany) and Egger (Egger, Austria) are used.

Benefits:

• Compliance with the color of laminate chipboard Egger (EGGER) and Kronospan (Kronospan),
• High quality material (according to EU standards),
• Large selection of flowers,
• High tile strength.

The difference between the professional edge for the chipboard is to the edge and the method of application. The professional edge does not have on the surface of the adhesive composition and applied to the sawn item by the factory method with the help of glue-melt on special edge-binding machines. At home, it is impossible to perform this operation.

How to order a professional crucible and chipboard

Cutting blank and lDSP admission Download

For quality furniture parts From LDSP with the edge - fill out and send an email to the cut. Do not forget to specify the dimensions of the part, the color and thickness of the edges. Well, if the complex part you escort the sketch of the cutting. Order rules

Edge thickness

For LDSP, a thickness of 16 mm applied edges with a thickness of 0.45 mm (in the order form is indicated by the capital letter L) and 2 mm (in the order form is indicated by the title letter V).

With a curvilinear cut, only 2 mm edge is applied:

Edge 1.3 mmused only for glossy colors. In the order form, they are also denoted by the letter "V".

For example, if the end-dimensions of the part with a 2mm thickness edge on all 4-ends are 600x600 mm, then in the order form, you need to specify dimensions 596x596 mm, i.e. These are the dimensions of the DSP detail after cutting, but before the adhesion, the so-called "saws". If the edge of 0.45 mm is applied to the part on one side, then the thickness of the edge is not necessary. In any case, in the order form, the size must be in high levels.

Length and width details from LDSP

Colors of edges

The edge color is selected by the "Tone" catalog to the color of the LDSP. If the design project is required, other color edges, specify it in the application form.