Furniture edges are used during the manufacture of various items from LDSP, MDF, chipboard. They perform a decorative role, hiding the place of cutting, which looks quite unprepared. Also, the use of ribbon material protects against the evaporation of toxic substances. Although now modern technologiesused in production made it possible to significantly reduce the content of harmful substances, it is still better to progress.

Now on sale there is a wide variety of edges for furniture. They are sorted by cost, material and method of installation. It is also worth noting a wide range of colors that open great opportunities for decorating surfaces. However, each type of furniture edge can have both advantages and disadvantages. Let's see more details with them.

Purpose

Before considering what kinds of furniture edges are, it is necessary to find out what they are intended for. As mentioned above, the ribbon material performs a decorating function. Also, when it is used, you can protect the cloth from LDSP, MDF, chipboard from deformation. As you know, such a material is a compressed wood chips. With strong mechanical exposure, raw edges may begin to crumble, and the furniture edge acts as a protective shell. Also, which is important, the panels of artificial material through the spice places quickly absorb moisture. This can lead to strong swelling. The internal layers of wood chips are a favorable environment for the development of microorganisms, bacteria, fungus, insects. When penetration, they accelerate the process of decomposition of the material. It is surprising that, at first glance, a simple edge can prevent all the problems described above.

Scope of application

Where are the furniture edges apply? All interior items made from materials such as chipboard, MDF, LDSP are treated with edge ribbons. Let's look at what kind of.

Classification

All furniture edges between themselves are divided into several species.

Melamine edge

The easiest and cheapest ribbon material is the melamine edge. It is sold by bobins. Price for one raman meter Starts with 1 ruble. Fastened to the surface only with glue. It is sold separately. The edge is made on the basis of paper. In order to endorse its protective properties, manufacturers are impregnated with melamine resin. There are two types on sale: single-layer and two-layer.

Benefits:

• Wide range of colors.
• When salaling does not require special expensive equipment.
• Installation is carried out using a conventional iron.
• The material is not very tough, so it easily repeats the necessary form.

Disadvantages:

Furniture edge PVC

This type of edge is made of polyvinyl chloride. There are only two types - 2 and 4 mm thick. Thicker tapes are used in places that are subject to high loads. Thin options are facing the facial surfaces of the furniture. The cost of the PVC edge varies from 10 to 20 rubles per stranded meter.

Benefits:

• Large selection of coloring.
• Polyvinyl chloride is not a fuel.
• High levels of wear resistance.
• Durability.
• Maximum protection of ends from mechanical damage and moisture penetration.
• Resistance to the effects of different kinds of substances (acid, alkali).

Disadvantages:

• Mounting complexity. The only way of fastening is specialized machines. For this reason, it is impossible to fix the edge of PVC on their own.
• Rigidity. This criterion can be attributed to both merits and disadvantages. Because of the stiffness to make the processed surfaces smooth enough difficult. However, it is it that significantly increases the protective properties of the edge.

Edge ABS

The tight and reliable is ABS (furniture edge). The price of this species starts with a mark of 30 rubles. "ABS" is decrypted as acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene. It does not at all represent danger to humans, since it does not contain chlorine. It is used to process the ends of different piece of furniture, but their cost will be slightly higher. Such a difference pays off quickly, since the durability of the ABS edge will not compare with the options described above.

Benefits:

• Good color resistance. For a long time, the surface does not fade and does not lose its initial look.
• It has a soft structure.
• Easily cutting.
• Does not accumulate electrical charge.
• During thermal processing does not release toxic substances.
• When cutting, small chips are not formed.

But there is no shortcomings such a type of edge. The only thing that can be reed is a minus is high cost in comparison with previous options. But the negative impression of such a price quickly passes, as the quality, reliability and duration of operation, the furniture tape can only be compared with metal species.

Features of the P-shaped edge

The furniture edge of the P-shaped is used mainly for items that will be constantly under the influence of moisture. Also, thanks to a special form, it perfectly protects against mechanical damage. P-shaped edge On both sides tightly wars the surface. With it, you can cover small chips, as the side faces have a gap of several millimeters. Fastening is carried out with glue. It is recommended to acquire the edge that inside has a matte surface. It is easier to glue, and most importantly, longer holds.

The process of salable

Now let's look at how to glue the furniture edge yourself. To do this, you can use only one species - melamine. The most relevant such solution for the extractuation of old furniture. It is important to understand that the tape on a paper basis will only perform decorating functions.

Tool:

Stratets Description of the end of the end:

• Measure the length of the processed face.
• Cut the edge for several centimeters longer.
• Treat the surface with glue.
• Exactly attach the edge.
• Walk the hot iron.
• With the help of a cloth, firmly press the edge to the end.
• Crimping the edges is made only after the total grasp of glue.
• Processing the surface with emery paper to remove small inaccuracies.

If you independently make furniture from LDSP or MDF, then after cutting sheets it is necessary to protect their end parts, which will increase the life of the product and give it a beautiful appearance. For this, often use the edge of PVC for furniture, but there are other varieties. In this article we will tell about all kinds, the need for edding and the way to glue it with your own hands.

Self-adhesive furniture edge is a narrow strip from melamine, polyvinyl chloride, ABS plastic or other material. She protects and decorates the cut place. In the manufacture of cheap furniture from LDSP, the edge is simply necessary, as it protects people from the impact of harmful formaldehyde. In addition, it gives strength and protects the material from moisture inwards.

Types of edges

Most popular next species Furniture edge.

• The melamine edge with glue is the most budget, but not the highest-quality view. It is afraid of moisture and with time can fall off (even without mechanical exposure), it is easy to crack and erased on the corners. The only plus is a pre-applied layer of glue, so the melamine edge remains a popular option at home.



When buying furniture, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the processing of the ends. It is better not to take furniture with processing melamine, as it will be short-lived.

• Furniture edge of PVC 2 and 0.4 mm is optimal option. It is much more stable and more durable. The thickness of 0.4 mm is usually used for processing hidden places, and 2 mm glued to the outer ends, which will be seen. However, it requires a special machine for processing the edge, so it is used only in production.
• The edge of the ABS plastic is a more eco-friendly analogue of the previous version, which is on sale less often.
• Curled T-profile - inserted into the milled groove in the end of the chipboard. He was popular in those times when a special machine for PVC edge was rare, and milling machines in the shops were fully.

Cunning T-shaped
Profile C18.

• P-Profile C18 is a good option, because they can be used for chipboard at home. Usually, the P-profile C18 is simply put on the end and glued to liquid nails. Minus - protruding several millimeters of the edge, under which the dirt is clogged. On the other hand, this feature is very convenient if you make digest DSP with your own hands, the large edges will hide uneven cuts and chips. This species is often used for.

For gluing on the machine, special adhesive melt is used for PVC edges. It is sold in the form of granules, after heating becomes liquid. The glue is applied to the tape or heated, or during the manufacture of tape.


Edge DSP

So that the edge for the tabletop or the cabinet was beautiful and durable, best way Will be ordered in production. Usually do it in the same place where you buy and order LDSP.

Approximate prices for applying (for 1 traffic point meter with the material):

• pVC edge 2 mm - 40 rubles;
• pVC adhesion 0.4 mm - 25 rubles;
• edge for chipboard from melamine - 25 rubles;
• additionally, you will have to pay for the processing of curvilinear sites.

The most popular in Russia PVC edge Rehau, it has a wide selection color Gamma.So it is possible to pick up color for any LDSP. The width of the tape is different - from 15 to 45 mm.


To order this service, it is necessary to pre-prepare a scheme, how to glue the edge of PVC: in what places it is to apply and which thickness. These places that will not wear out can be coated with PVC 0.4 mm for savings (for example, rear and lower face). All visible places are treated with PVC 2 mm. Where the joints in the joint with another detail will be attached, the processing is not needed.
The difference between PVC coverage 0.4 and 2 mm
Let us give an example.

• On the inner contribution shelf, only the front face of a layer of 2 mm is treated.
• The upper cover cover is from all sides (rear face 0.4 mm, the rest is 2 mm).
• The facade of the box is processed from all sides with a thickness of 2 mm.

To simplify the calculations, you can use special furniture programs, they create a project automatically. As a result, to collect an average wardrobe, PVC edge for DSP will cost 1.5-2 thousand rubles. It will not be very cheap, but it is highly safe and durable.

Glue edge alone

For those who want to save, there is a melamine edge with glue, which is glued with an iron. This option is quite combined for the repair of old furniture - not to carry several small boards in the workshop. To resolve the question, how to better glue the edge to the tabletop, it is better not to be lazy and turn to production, or still use the invoice profile, since Melamine will quickly deteriorate from moisture and abrasion.

For gluing, the old Soviet iron or construction hairdryer is best suited. The iron thermostat is set to about 2.5 positions. In addition, a rag will be required, a knife, a small stacker and a stand for fixing parts.




Also, using an iron, you can delete and an old edge tape. To do this, it is heated and pushed by a spatula or knife.
On this video, you can see how to stick 2 mm edge at home:


To achieve really good result Nevertheless, it is better to order a factory inclusion. The overpayment will not be too big, but durability will increase at times. Now on sale you can find almost any color of the tape to simulate a tree or a monophonic version.

After cutting the chipboard on the furniture parts, on the ends of the products it is necessary to glue the special edge. It will protect the details from dust, moisture, aggressive detergents and cleaning products, and also give the product a complete aesthetic appearance.

Edge banding machine Tornado Austrian company PAUL OTT GmbH allows you to handle high quality forsche Ledp.. From the correctly glued edge depends on the appearance of future furniture.

Furniture production "Seagull" uses the furniture edge of the production of the German company Rehau. The standard collection of the edge of the edge of Rehau Raukantex is chosen and optimally corresponds to the collection of leading manufacturers of LDSP and plastics.

Types of furniture edge

Melamine edge - made on the basis of paper impregnated with melamine resins. Thickness 0.3 - 0.4 mm. A rather thin and fragile material that is not able to protect furniture intended for active operation in a humid environment, for example in the kitchen or in the bathroom. When using melamine, it is necessary to be prepared for the fact that the slightest roughness of the ends of the LDSP can be viewed through the edge. Most often used to finish the ends furniture partsnot visible outside. Popular due to low cost.

Edge PVC - Made of polyvinyl chloride, one of the most common plastics. Thickness 0.4 and 2 mm. It has increased wear resistance, durability, resistance to mechanical damage and aggressive chemicals. Absolutely harmless. Not flammable. Reliably protects the ends of furniture parts from moisture, dust, mechanical chips. It has widespread among furniture makers when creating high-quality beautiful furniture.

Edge ABS - Made of acrylbutadienstyrene. Thickness 1 mm. It has increased impaired and wear resistance, resistant to different kind of chemical solvents, increased and reduced temperatures, durability and plasticity. Thanks to excellent environmental performance, it can be used for the manufacture of children's furniture and in medical institutions. In contrast to PVC, the ABS edge may have a glossy and high-glossy surface. The edge is represented only by monophonic decors.

Self-adhesive furniture edge - narrow strip from melamine, polyvinyl chloride, ABS plastic or other material

Furniture edge - useful element As for masters manufacturing furniture with their own hands and for any owner. With it, you will be able to revive old utensils and protect it from rapid destruction. Perhaps not everyone is clear about what useful invention we are talking. Then we will analyze that such a furniture edge, which kind of types there are, and for which it is used at all.

Thanks to the edge, the chipboard acquires protection from chips, swelling and other deformations,

If you make furniture with your own hands, you know the need to process ends. After cutting the plates, this procedure is necessary. It will be especially useful for the chipboard, since water and dirt can fall into unprotected sleep.

Using the furniture edge is a mandatory stage in the manufacture of furniture

In this case, the product will deteriorate faster. It is for the processing of sleep that the furniture edge is used.

Postforming and SoftFooding are very high-quality methods for the edges of the chief chipboard, which are made on special machines

This product is a finishing material, a narrow strip from melamine or other materials intended for fastening on the ends of the furniture. The main functions are protective and decorative. She hides places where the chipboard layer is visible from the inside. It is known that it is a chip material, and it has a somewhat unaesthetic appearance. Furniture edge In this case, just salvation.

Edge PVC For furniture right, it is considered better, durable end protection Details

The second function is protective. In addition to the protection of the furniture itself, it helps to avoid injury and tightening on clothes. Chipped edges of the chipboard stove sharp and often spoil clothes, they can also be lit. They are especially unsafe for the kitchen and children's room. Therefore, processing edges - be sure. And the furniture edge is suitable for this purpose best.

The difference between PVC coverage 0.4 and 2 mm

Popular types of furniture edge

There are several types of edges. Basically, they are considered depending on the composition, thickness and external view.

The melamine edge with glue is the most budgetary, but not the highest-quality view.

The edge of the ABS is durable and reliable thermal plastic, convenient during operation

PVC edge is very popular for facing ends of plates of LDSP

So, we present the most popular species.

View	Description
Melaminova	The most common to use at home. It is a melamine tape on the reverse side of which the glue layer is applied, activating from heating. It is inexpensive, but also does not differ in quality; moisture is afraid, and its operation is small, even with careful terms.
From PVC.	The most optimal option in terms of price and quality ratio. Used in most modern products. Represents a ribbon from PVC in 2, or 0.4 mm. Thirtless are used to process the outer sides, and thin - for sections on the back of the product. Processing This type is carried out only in production, since this requires a special machine.
From ABS plastic	Also a good optionsimilar to the previous one, only has a more eco-friendly composition. It is extremely rare on sale. Used in the production of furniture in the factory.
In modern production, it is rarely used, but it is found on sale. This is a more reliable option than previous. The T-profile has a stronger base, and a large thickness. Made predominantly from laminated chipboard. It has a thickening connection. The profile has spikes that are inserted into the grooves on the furniture (dried in advance).
Cutting profile from 18	Used long enough. Still remains popular in the manufacture of furniture both in production and at home. It is an inflexible tape from the chipboard, which is put on the cropped part of the plate and is fastened with liquid nails. Pretty easy to use, so it is common in independent manufacture Furniture. The minus is its location. The edge performs several millimeters outside the furniture, thereby increasing its dimensions, and thus under the protrusion is clogged.

Cutting T-profile - inserted into the milled groove in the end of the chipboard

Overhead P-profile C18 - a good option, they can be used for chipboard at home

Veneer - not the most popular material for incoming, to work with it requires special skills

At home, the most often used melamine edge. It is easy to use and is available in a large assortment in the construction market.

Acrylic edge with volumetric image (PMMA 3D)

The most popular in Russia PVC edge Rehau has a wide selection of color gamma

Apply the edge with your own hands

Get such an edge at home quite really

Process sections using PVC edges are possible exclusively in production. This procedure is not difficult to order when buying plates, or as a separate service. But if you just need to fix old furniture, Or simply there is no desire to apply for production, you can handle Spies in this way at home.

Glue the edge with your own hands at home

To do this, you need to purchase a melamine edge. Also prepare:

• construction hairdryer or old iron
• sandpaper;
• stationery or construction knife;
• rag;
• stand with the function of fixing parts (suitable visks or helping someone).

Tools and materials for applying edges

Enter more dexterity, and we can move to work.

Coderate areas of 30-40 centimeters gradually. So there will be less damage and errors.

Thus, you can handle small products, more voluminous better entrust to the professional.

Advantages and disadvantages of processing at home

In independent processing will always be found both the advantages and disadvantages. As a rule, positive moments are more. In this case, the undoubted advantage is the speed and price of the work. You do not have to wait until the product comes from production, you will not need to make an order and take it. Naturally, making the work on your own, you only pay for the edge.

The disadvantage is a minus, as you can only apply the melamine edge, an overlaid or mortise profile (found quite rarely).

Processing a small surface with the help of the melamine edge is quite simple, and it is better to do it at home. But a large product that requires the application of the PVC edge better to entrust professionals.

Video: Types of end edges of LDSP

Protection for the end parts of the hull products today serves the furniture edge. It is offered by most manufacturers, and is also divided into several species. Depending on the purpose of furniture, a certain type is used, which qualitatively protects the edges from damage. In order to know when choosing products to know, what edging to give preference, it is necessary to study their diversity, scope, as well as dimensions.

No matter what type of edge is used, it is designed to protect the end parts of the product. This is especially necessary for the production of inexpensive furniture from chipboard or chipboard. Since the composition of these materials contains harmful formaldehydes, which over time can evaporate their substances into the atmosphere. The edge materials allow you to close the raw edges, preventing the spread of evaporation.

Another incomprehensible plus such details - protection wood materials From moisture getting inside. As you know, penetrating the pores of the wood, the water is adversely affecting it. If the furniture from the massif is considered more resistant to moisture, then the chipboard necessarily needs the edge for furniture.

An independent manufacture of furniture parts implies mandatory use of edging. If this is not done, then in the course of operation, the unlocked edges of the product will be exposed to rapid wear. Possible reasons - Random crusty of the edge, scratching with a sharp object, careless closure of the door. That is why the processing of the chipboard with the edge material is so important in the production of furniture. To secure the information provided, it is necessary to highlight a number of functions that the edge performs - a special tape from various raw materials for processing edges of furniture:

1. Beautiful appearance of the ends of the products. While buying a buyer in the store, first of all, looks at aesthetic design. It is unlikely that he wants to install a wardrobe, where the inner shelves look unfinished, and their edges in color and structure differ from the facades;
2. Protection against mechanical damage. The edge materials are called upon to protect the fragile chipboard from moisture ingress, separation. Chips and burrs obtained as a result of shocks may cause hooks on clothes and scratches on the skin. The laminated surface of the furniture can crack even when contact with a solid object. If the edges of the details are sealed, the degree of damage and the chances of the loss of attractiveness of the models are minimal;
3. Protection of human health. As already mentioned, the edge plays the last role in maintaining the health of households. The longer the furniture is exploited, the higher the risks of the release of formaldehyde resins from the chipboard.

Choosing products for the house, it is worth paying attention to the specified subtleties. They will help keep furniture attractiveness and extend its safe operation.

Views

In the modern production of furniture, manufacturers offer several edges options at once. It is convenient to increase or decrease the cost of furniture under the order. In addition, manufacturing products independently - the question arises, what kind of furniture edge to choose. In order not to get confused, it is necessary to deal in detail with the features of each, highlighting their pros and cons.

Name	Description	Dignity	disadvantages
Melaminova	Sold in bobbins, attached only with glue. The edge ribbon is single-layer and two-layer, made on the basis of paper.	A large selection of color, the material easily repeats the outlines of the furniture, it does not need additional equipment for work - everything can be glued on your own. The melamine furniture edge has an affordable cost.	The lack of protection against moisture ingress has a weak level of protection against mechanical damage.
PVC	It is made of polyvinyl chloride. Offered in two versions of thickness that are used for different parts Furniture. The cost of material is a bit more melamine analog.	The edge will protect against acids, alkalis and humidity. The range is represented by rich color variety. The edge of PVC has a high level of protection against mechanical damage, and also is considered durable. Another incomprehensible plus is non-combustible raw materials.	The film is too tough, which will not allow quality handle of the product. In addition, it can be fixed only with the help of a special machine. Independent fastening Eliminated.
Abs	Production material - acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene. This species is considered to be the most stable to all types of damage.	The most durable edge from all presented. It does not contain chlorine, which is safe for human health. The edge of the ABS has a resistant surface. It is soft and easily cut, and also does not release toxic substances.	Significant minuses for this type of edge is not found. The only thing that can stop from choice is a high cost, due to which the price of furniture will increase. However, such a deficiency is compensated by durability.
P-shaped from an overhead profile	The use of the furniture edge of the P-shaped type finds its use on products that are constantly exposed to moisture.	The special form more reliably protects from mechanical damage to the ends. The material can be fixed independently with the help of glue. Additionally allows you to hide the existing defects of the edges of the furniture. Prevents slipping of any objects from the shelves or table.	Such a framing is considered cumbersome and does not always look appropriate on the furniture.

Based on the information proposed, it can be concluded that the most optimal for home use is considered to be the furniture edge of the ABS - it reliably protect the edges of products, preventing damage.

P-shaped

Melaminova

Dimensions

So that the edging on the tabletop or the closet looked natural and attractive, it is best to order the execution of this process by professionals. Before you choose the finished furniture or to give the adjusted product of your own production, it is necessary not only to decide with the type of edge, but also decide which size will be the most appropriate.

For each type of internal filling, it is necessary to use the edge of different thickness. So, for visible ends, it is better to use a more reliable option.

Furniture edges are presented in the following sizes:

1. Paper or melamine edge - options for the thickness of such a device - 0.2 or 0.4 cm. It is thicker to produce it. The manufacturers do not see meaning, otherwise it will look at the furniture ugly. Single attention deserves self-adhesive edge furniture. Such adaptations are sold to the Method, as well as in bobins for 200 m. Width - 26 mm;
2. PVC - thickness of products 0.4, 1 and 2 mm. Thin variants often equip facial ends, and thick - shelves and drawers. Standard width - 26.5 mm, and produced reels at 150, 200 and 300 m;
3. ABS is the width of such an edge from 19 to 22 mm. Thickness can be 0.4, 1, 2 and 3 mm. For reliability, it is recommended to process the edges of the most durable edging of 3 mm;
4. Overhead P-shaped profile - produced width of 16 or 18 mm under materials chipboard, Thickness from 3 mm and above.

Before processing the furniture, do not forget to measure the thickness of the material - the chipboard is an indicator of 16 mm, in the table tops it will be 32 mm. Do not forget that the main enemies of the chipboard - fungus, mold and bacteria, so high-quality edge is considered a mandatory step.

PVC dimensions

The dimensions of the melamine edge

Criterias of choice

The edge in the furniture significantly improves the appearance of cabinets, drawers, tables, and any other cabinet furniture. Today it is produced in various colors, and choose the option under the shade of furniture will not be difficult. In order for the process of choice is easier, and the result pleased with the family over the years, pay attention to the following selection criteria:

1. Material - speaking of the material, edging can be divided into paper, plastic and rubber. Pros and cons of each of them were described above. When choosing, it is worth paying attention to its combination with the material of the production of furniture itself;
2. Width - popular dimensions vary between 22 and 38 mm, so before the product is to lie, it is worth choosing the optimal width - it must completely hide the edges of the product;
3. Thickness - Today manufacturers apply the edge from 0.2 mm thick. It is necessary to take into account the purpose and storage conditions of furniture to select the required thickness parameter;
4. The presence of the adhesive layer. This criterion is important for people who want to secure the edge on the product. If there is no adhesive layer at the adaptation, then it will not work itself;
5. Fastening type - distinguish hard, overhead and mortise edges. Depending on the purpose, one of the options are chosen. Also, the mortise type is divided into T-shaped and P-shaped;
6. Surface type - the edge coating can be glossy, matte, embossed or embossed. Consider this criterion to improve the characteristics of the appearance of the furniture.

After examining all the indicators furniture edgesYou can safely go for a new set of furniture. When buying, pay special attention to the quality of the processing of edges and end parts. It is worth an optional to ask the seller about the method of fixing the edge. By purchasing furniture products with a solid edge, you can provide them with a long service life.