In the furniture industry, edging materials are used for finishing the end parts of parts.

They are of the following types:

• Melamine edgebanding is the cheapest type of furniture edgebanding. It is a paper base impregnated with melamine resin and varnished on top. Such an edge is glued using a special hot melt glue;

• PVC edge - the edge is made of polyvinyl chloride. It is more durable than melamine edging. Glued to the ends furniture parts also using the same hot melt glue;

• ABC edge is another type of tape edge made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. This material is even stronger than the first two edges. This edge does not fade in the sun, is abrasion resistant, has a wide range of colors;

• The U-shaped edging is also an edging material, but it already differs from those previously listed in the way it is attached to the ends of the furniture. Due to its shape, it is pulled onto the ends, clamping it from both sides with its walls, and with its main, wide part, it covers the butt. It is used to frame the ends of rounded shapes, because this material is very flexible. It has a very high level of wear resistance;

• T-shaped edging - has a shape slightly different from the U-shaped edging, but is made of the same material (plastic) and has all the same properties. It differs only in the method of attachment to the ends - for it it is necessary to make a shallow, narrow groove in the end part of the part in the middle, in which it is placed with a special fastening edge, and the main strip closes the end at the same time;

• Aluminum edging - also designed to cover the ends of furniture. It is one of the most durable edging materials, it is not afraid of moisture and high temperatures.

• Acrylic edge is relatively the new kind edging material, made of polymethyl methacrylate. It is a transparent film, on the inside of which you can apply a picture. After fixing such an edge at the end, the pattern appears through the film in a 3D effect. Such an edge is very suitable for decorative finishing of furniture for children's rooms and kitchens. She, too, like most of the edging material listed here, is wear-resistant and is not afraid of moisture.

All these edges and edges are designed not only to improve the decorative properties of furniture and its aesthetic appearance, but also to extend the life of the furniture, protecting it from mechanical stress and negative impact. the environment (high temperatures, high humidity).

Self-adhesive furniture edge- a narrow strip of melamine, PVC, ABS plastic or other material

Furniture edge - useful element both for craftsmen who make furniture with their own hands, and for any owner. With its help you will be able to revive old utensils and protect them from rapid destruction. Perhaps not everyone understands which useful invention We are speaking. Then we will analyze what a furniture edge is, what types of it are, and what it is generally used for.

Thanks to chipboard edge gains protection against chips, swelling and other deformations,

If you make furniture with your own hands, you are familiar with the need to process the ends. After cutting the slab, this procedure is necessary. It will be especially useful for chipboard, since water and dirt can get into unprotected cuts.

The use of furniture edges is a mandatory step in the production of furniture.

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

Postforming and Softforming are very high-quality methods for edging chipboard ends, which are made on special machines

This product is a finishing material, a narrow strip of melamine or other materials, designed to be attached to the ends of furniture. Its main functions are protective and decorative. It hides the places where the chipboard layer is visible from the inside. It is known to be a wood-based material, and it has a somewhat unaesthetic appearance. In this case, the furniture edge is simply salvation.

The PVC edge for furniture is rightfully considered to be a better, more durable protection of the end face of the part.

The second function is protective. In addition to protecting the furniture itself, it helps to avoid injuries and drags on clothes. The sawn-off edges of the chipboard slab are sharp and often damage clothes, they can also get hurt. They are especially unsafe for the kitchen and children's room. Therefore, processing the edges is a must. And the furniture edge is best suited for this purpose.

The difference between PVC coating 0.4 and 2 mm

Popular types of furniture edges

There are several types of edging. Basically, they vary depending on the composition, thickness and appearance.

Melamine edging with glue - the most budgetary, but not the highest quality look

ABS edge - durable and reliable thermal plastic, easy to use

PVC edge is very popular for facing the ends of laminated chipboard

So, we present the most popular types.

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Melamine	Most common for home use. This is a melamine tape on the reverse side of which a layer of glue is applied, activated by heat. It is inexpensive, but does not differ in quality either; it is afraid of moisture, and its service life is short, even with a careful attitude.
PVC	Most the best option in terms of price and quality ratio. Used in most modern products. Represents PVC tape in 2, or 0.4mm. The thicker one is used for processing the outer sides, and the thinner one is used for cuts on the back of the product. Processing with this type is carried out only in production, since this requires a special machine.
ABS plastic	Also a good option, similar to the previous one, only has a more environmentally friendly composition. It is extremely rare on sale. Used in the manufacture of furniture in a factory.
It is rarely used in modern production, but it is found on sale. This is a more reliable option than the previous ones. The T-profile has a stronger base and greater thickness. It is made mainly of laminated chipboard. Has a spike connection. The profile has spikes that fit into the grooves on the furniture (pre-drilled).
Cover profile C 18	It has been used for a long time. Still popular in furniture making, both in production and at home. Represents an inflexible chipboard tape, which is put on the cut part of the board and fixed with liquid nails. Quite easy to use, therefore it is common in self-production furniture. The downside is its location. The edge protrudes a few millimeters beyond the furniture, thereby increasing its size, and thus dirt is clogged under the ledge.

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

Overhead U-profile C18 is a good option, you can use it for chipboard at home

Veneer is not the most popular material for edging; special skills are required to work with it

At home, melamine edging is most commonly used. It is easy to use and is available in a wide range on the construction market.

3D acrylic edging (PMMA-3D)

The most popular PVC edgeband in Russia Rehau has a wide selection colors

We apply the edge with our own hands

It is quite possible to get such an edge at home.

It is possible to process cuts with a PVC edge exclusively in production. This procedure is not difficult to order when purchasing stoves, or as a separate service. But if you just need to fix old furniture, or you just do not want to go to production, you can process the cuts in this way at home.

We glue the edge with our own hands at home

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

• building hair dryer or old iron
• sandpaper;
• clerical or construction knife;
• rag;
• a stand with the function of fixing parts (a vise or someone's help will do).

Edging tools and materials

We will stock up on more dexterity, and we can proceed to work.

Work 30-40 centimeters in size gradually. This way there will be less damage and errors.

Thus, you can process small products, it is better to entrust larger ones to a professional.

Advantages and disadvantages of home processing

In self-processing, there are always both advantages and disadvantages. As a rule, there are more positive moments. In this case, the undoubted advantage is the speed and cost of work. You don’t have to wait until the product comes from production, you don’t need to place an order and pick it up. Naturally, having done the work yourself, you only pay for the edge.

The downside is the limited choice, since you can independently apply only a melamine edge, overlay or cut-in profile (which are quite rare).

Treating a small surface with melamine edging is quite simple and is best done at home. But a large product requiring PVC edgebanding is best left to professionals.

Video: Types of chipboard end edges

If you decide to make your own furniture, then after cutting it will be necessary to hide the ends and protect them from moisture. For this, an edge is used. It not only prolongs the service life, but also gives an aesthetic appearance to the products. In the review, we will consider the main features of the edge, types and methods of installation.

What it is

A furniture edge is a small-width strip made from a specific material. Its main purpose is to protect a person from formaldehyde resin vapors.

It is subdivided according to several criteria:

• material of manufacture (natural, metal, paper, based on thermoplastic PVC, ABS);
• product width (it varies from 11 to 110 mm);
• product thickness (for some brands it reaches 0.2-0.4 mm, PVC edges have a thickness of 0.4-10 mm);
• type of surface (it can be multi-colored, like an orange peel or a natural wood).

Today PVC and melamine materials are especially popular.

Types and features

There are a huge number of types of edges. They differ in type, size, cost and type of attachment. Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is worth getting to know each species better.

Melamine edging

The decorative tape is made of special decorated paper, the density of which is 130 grams per one square meter... There is also a backing made of papyrus paper. It gives strength to the product. Additionally, there is a melamine resin treatment.

The thickness does not exceed 0.4 mm. On the inside, a special adhesive solution is applied, which allows you to carry out the procedure quickly, efficiently and inexpensively.

The main advantages are:

• a large selection of colors;
• suitable for self-pasting ends;
• an ordinary iron is useful for work;
• low cost.

Melamine has its main disadvantages:

• small thickness (less than 0.6 mm);
• low resistance to mechanical stress;
• low moisture resistance;
• the structure of the web is kept for a short time.

ABS edge

Scientifically, this material is called acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Refers to high-impact thermoplastic, which contains no harmful impurities. It is simple and convenient to use. The product has the following advantages:

• retains color for a long time;
• does not deform;
• the range has a large number of glossy and matte shades;
• absolutely safe for human health;
• not dangerous when heated and processed.

There is also one single drawback - the high cost of the product. It can be used to decorate any furniture, but it is preferable to do this for products that need increased protection from moisture and chemical environment.

To carry out the gluing yourself, you need to prepare the following tool:

• iron;
• stationery knife;
• wet wipe;
• bar;
• sandpaper;
• special holder;
• edge.

• We measure out the cut required by size.
• We attach it to the end and begin to iron it with an iron.
• The film should cool down.
• Cut off the remnants.
• The trimmed parts must be sanded with sandpaper.

PVC edge

Popular for cladding material from chipboard. Affordable cost has good quality characteristics. Withstands a large temperature difference from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius. The main advantages are:

• durability;
• increased wear resistance;
• easily withstands the ingress of alkalis, fats and acids;
• resistant to fire.

There are also some downsides:

• for work you need a special hot melt glue;
• there is no perfect glossy surface.

It is impossible to stick such a product at home. A professional machine is required for work. The gluing of the ends can be ordered from third-party companies. The price for such services is not high. If you have the opportunity to purchase special equipment, then the whole procedure goes as follows:

• A special glue or primer is applied to the end of the furniture.
• Applying the furniture edge itself. A manual feeder or automatic transmission type is used. If the products have curly radii, then the glue is applied to the tape itself.

Before working with a PVC edge, the following conditions must be met:

• Exposure for a day in a room with a temperature of 18 degrees. Drafts are not allowed.
• For gluing, check the moisture content of the panels themselves. It should not exceed 10%.
• The temperature of the glue is 90-200 degrees.
• The feed speed of the machine is from 10 to 30 meters per minute.

You can get more precise settings only by experiment.

PVC profile

This is another representative. It is made of high-strength PVC plastic, which has a special protective coating. Let's consider the main advantages:

• a large assortment of colors;
• suitable for slabs with a width of 16, 18 and 32 mm;
• the material is soft and tough at the same time.

The profile is divided into several subgroups:

• U-shaped. It is an overhead model that can be rigid and flexible.
• T-shaped. This model cuts into the panel in two ways: with and without a girth.

Each view has a protective collar that hides all the chips on the panel.

3-D acrylic edging

This model consists of two main layers:

• first: decorative finishing;
• second: transparent plastic.

Thanks to the second layer, a volumetric image is created. The main advantages are:

• rigidity and strength;
• high mechanical stress;
• reliable protection from scratches and chips.

The only drawback of this material is considered to be its high cost.

From the video you will learn how to glue the furniture edge with your own hands on the chipboard.

Joiner's knife. In principle, absolutely any, but not necessarily very sharp. Otherwise, there is a high probability of cutting the laminated layer on the chipboard itself.

But the following details have to be done. Of course, if such gluing of the edge is not an isolated one. So, the guide. The width between the jaws is 18 mm, since the standard sheet is exactly 16 mm thick.

A bar with a layer of soft fabric. I folded several layers of cashmere from an old coat; such a product has served faithfully for more than one year.

And the knob is just for ease of use.

And the same is on the bar with sandpaper.

True, just it had to be changed several times over the years several times, so short self-tapping screws with a large cap for fixing are just ideal.

That's all, let's get started.
We heat the iron strongly. As we iron the linen, we also warm the edge, and then rub it with effort with a bar with a cloth. It stuck, but its size is larger

therefore, we cut it off with a knife, necessarily from ourselves, and we start from the middle.

So we cut off from all sides. We glue the edge on the other sides of the part.

Now we clean off the remnants with a bar with sandpaper (do not get carried away, it will be enough to hold it once without pressing it). One detail is ready

we do the same with the rest.
Moreover, peeling off this paper edge is as easy as shelling pears: reheat it with an iron and remove the damaged or simply unnecessary paper edge for some reason.

That's all the wisdom.

If you yourself make furniture from chipboard or MDF, then after cutting the sheets, you need to protect their end parts, which will increase the service life of the product and give it a beautiful appearance... For this, PVC edge for furniture is often used, but there are other varieties. In this article we will tell you about all types, the need for edging and how to glue it with your own hands.

Self-adhesive furniture edge - a narrow strip of melamine, PVC, ABS or other material. It protects and decorates the cut. In the production of cheap furniture from Chipboard edge is simply necessary, as it protects people from the effects of harmful formaldehyde. In addition, it gives strength and protects the material from moisture ingress.

Types of edges

Most popular the following types furniture edges.

• Melamine edging with glue is the most budgetary, but not the highest quality type. She is afraid of moisture and can fall off over time (even without mechanical stress), easily cracks and erases at the corners. The only plus is the pre-applied layer of glue, which is why melamine edging 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 melamine treatment, as it will be short-lived.

• Furniture edge made of PVC 2 and 0.4 mm is the best option. It is much more stable and durable. A thickness of 0.4 mm is usually used for processing hidden places, and 2 mm is glued to the outer ends, which will be visible. However, its application requires a special machine for processing the edge, so it is used only in production.
• The ABS edge is a more environmentally friendly analogue of the previous version, which is less common on the market.
• Cut-in T-profile - inserted into the milled groove in the end of the chipboard. It was popular at a time when a special machine for PVC edgebands was rare, and there were a lot of milling machines in the workshops.

Mortise T-edge
Profile C18

• The overhead U-profile C18 is a good option, because it can be used for chipboard at home. Usually, the C18 P-profile is simply put on the end and glued to liquid nails. Minus - the edges protruding a few millimeters, under which dirt is clogged. On the other hand, this feature is very convenient if you are cutting chipboard with your own hands, large edges will hide uneven cuts and chips. This type is often used for.

For gluing on the machine, a special melt adhesive is used for the PVC edge. It is sold in the form of granules, after heating it becomes liquid. The adhesive is applied to the tape either hot or during the manufacture of the tape.


Chipboard edging

To make the edge for a worktop or cabinet look beautiful and durable, the best way will order edging in production. This is usually done in the same place where laminated chipboard is bought and ordered.

Approximate prices for application (for 1 running meter with material):

• PVC edge 2 mm - 40 rubles;
• PVC edging 0.4 mm - 25 rubles;
• melamine edge for chipboard - 25 rubles;
• you will have to pay additionally for the processing of curved sections.

The most popular in Russia is the Rehau PVC edge, it has a wide selection of colors, so you can choose a color for any chipboard. The width of the tape is different - from 15 to 45 mm.


To order this service for a store, you must first prepare a diagram of how to glue the PVC edge: where to apply it and what thickness. Areas that will not wear out can be covered with 0.4mm PVC to save money (eg back and bottom edges). All visible areas are processed with PVC 2 mm. Where the joint will be attached to the joint with another part, processing is not needed.
The difference between PVC coating 0.4 and 2 mm
Let's give an example.

• On the inner insert shelf, only the front edge is processed with a layer of 2 mm.
• Top cover plate - from all sides (back edge 0.4 mm, the rest - 2 mm).
• The drawer front 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 assemble an average wardrobe, a PVC edge for chipboard will cost 1.5-2 thousand rubles. It will not come out very cheaply, but it will be of high quality, safe and durable.

We glue the edge ourselves

For those who want to save money, there is a melamine edging with glue, which is glued with an iron. This option is quite suitable for repair. old furniture- do not carry a few small boards to the workshop. To solve the question of how best to glue the edge to the countertop, it is better not to be lazy and turn to production, or still use an overhead profile, since melamine will quickly deteriorate from moisture and abrasion.

An old Soviet iron or a hair dryer is best suited for gluing. The thermostat of the iron is set to about 2.5 positions. In addition, you will need a rag, knife, fine sandpaper and a stand to fix the parts.




You can also remove old edging tape with an iron. To do this, heat it up and pry it off with a spatula or knife.
In this video, you can watch how to glue a 2 mm edge at home:


To achieve really good result it is still better to order factory edging. The overpayment will not be too large, but the durability will increase significantly. Now on sale you can find almost any color of tape to simulate wood, or a solid version.