How to Make PVC Edge Banding

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If you are interested in learning how to make PVC edge banding, then you have come to the right place. The following article will show you how to create the perfect edge banding for your home or business. This article will discuss hot-melt glue, vacuum molding, and various thicknesses. It will also cover the basics of hot-melt glue, the various thicknesses of PVC, and how to use a vacuum to mold the edges.

Meru Timber edge banding is made from real wood slices

Veneer edge banding is a solid piece of wood that creates a basic straight edge on plywood or other sheet goods. Made from real wood slices, this edge banding is available in seven-eighths-inch widths and is perfect for 3/4-inch sheet goods. The strips come with a slight overhang for easy trimming to a flush edge. A variety of edge banding styles are available to suit different design and color requirements, and they can be purchased in various lengths.

For those who want a traditional look, choose 3mm wood edge banding. Its thickness is ideal for commercial projects, and the company sells the edge banding in 200-metre rolls. This product is completely recyclable, and is available in different thicknesses. The banding is also suited to different types of furniture, from cabinets to outdoor tables. This means that it’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Hot-melt glue

Glue that adheres to a wide variety of surfaces, including pvc edge banding, is known as hot-melt glue. It is a versatile, cost-effective glue that can be re-melted to provide extra coverage. This glue also forms a strong, durable bond very quickly and is resistant to heat, moisture, and cleaning agents. This hot-melt glue has many advantages, including its versatility and affordability.

The use of hot-melt glue for pvc edge banded windows and doors requires versatility when it comes to temperature and substrates. The application temperature should be at or above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Since this product can be used on a variety of substrates, it is important to choose an adhesive that is capable of bonding a variety of different materials. While this glue is suited for pvc edge banding, it is also able to bond wood, metal, and many other materials.

Vacuum molding

The manufacturing process of PVC edge banding involves mixing of the various ingredients such as the PVC Resin, Pigments, and other chemicals. Once this mixture is ready, it is pushed through a machine called an extruder. This machine heats the PVC up to around 200 degrees Celsius, where it melts into liquid form. After cooling, the edge banding is permanently shaped. Further processes, such as UV coating and printing, are then required to give the PVC edge band a final appearance.

PVC edge banding is far cheaper than wooden bit. One meter equals 3.2 feet. It makes the edges of the furniture soft and prevents injury from sharp edges. Unlike wooden bit, the PVC edge banding does not require nails, which could ruin clothes. It also requires minimum adhesive for pasting. It should be applied using a thin layer of adhesive. After applying the edge band, it should be left to dry overnight.

Various thicknesses

One way to enhance the aesthetics of your deck is to add various thicknesses of PVC edge banding. The various thicknesses allow you to better distinguish the different elements of your deck. The following is a guide to the different edge banding thicknesses:

The Doellken PVC Edgebanding is the finest and most consistent edge banding available on the market today. This type of edge banding is widely used in kitchens, office furniture, institutional casegoods, and store fixtures. Available in various thicknesses, the banding is ideal for curved furniture components. For a natural look, you can opt for solid wood edge banding. However, you must ensure that the surface you plan to place it on is free from moisture and any moisture that could make it brittle and splinter.

Functions

What are the functions of pvc edge banding? It serves two main purposes. It prevents panel damage and prevents the volatilization of formaldehyde. It also has decorative benefits. This article will discuss these functions. You should also know about the advantages and disadvantages of pvc edge banding. It is a good idea to use this product to cover the exposed edges of your panel. Therefore, it is important to purchase a quality edge banding.

The PVC Edge Band is produced by mixing the PVC Resin, Pigments, and Chemicals. This mixture is then placed in a special machine known as an extruder and heated to 200 degrees Celsius. It is then cooled to its final shape, or edge band. Then, further processes such as UV coating and printing are required. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a professional before purchasing PVC Edge Banding.

Cost

PVC edge banding is made from PVC powder and other additives. The percentage of these ingredients in the edge banding will vary depending on the manufacturing process. The result of this manufacturing process is different types of PVC filings. The cost of PVC edge banding depends on the length of the roll. Usually, it is divided into 50-metre rolls. These plastic braces cover the exposed side of wooden planks and are sold in various lengths.

There are several brands of PVC edge banding tape available in the market. It is difficult to choose one from the many brands. A good brand always asks for a high price. But you also can find cost-effective edging band products for the material. It is recommended to check out the materials list before buying, the material depends on the performance of the edge banding tape.  To get the best quality PVC edge banding tape, you should compare different brands to determine their cost.

When you’re choosing your residence hall furniture and deciding on the specs, you’ll inevitably choose what materials you want.

Should it be totally solid wood, including the top? Or should you get solid wood or plywood substrates with laminate tops, or all laminate?

Whatever the selection, your furniture is probably going to include edge banding. Why?

Because it’s an important part of the construction. And depending on where we use it in the cabinet, it improves the longevity of your furniture.

In this short guide—part of our Nuts & Bolts Series for operational and facilities leaders—you’ll learn some of the basics of edge banding.

What is edge banding?

So let’s start at the beginning. What is edge banding?

It’s actually kind of simple, and the video below will help you understand it even better, but this is a simple overview to get you started.

Here’s the basic non-technical idea.

Plywood, particle board, and other manufactured wood cores like MDF have rough, unfinished, unprotected, and generally unsightly edges.

To account for that, some clever folks developed technologies that allow you to glue different bands of glossy finished material to those rough edges to match the tops and sides.

Those narrow bands or strips are called edging tape, and they range in thickness from 0.018-inch to 5mm thick and come in 250 ft rolls.

The thicker edging is used in high traffic and commercial environments because it provides greater resilience and impact resistance. For example, the military requires a thicker ⅜” solid wood edge banding for maximum impact resistance.

And edge banders are the industrial grade machines that apply the edging tape to the raw edges of the wood panels with a hot-melt adhesive or glue.

What’s the purpose of edge banding?

Edge banding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Functionally, edge bands perform some key duties for your furniture. First, they keeps moisture out serving as de facto seals on the edge of the core material. Second, edge banding improves durability and resilience by providing impact resistance. If you’re using solid wood edging, it can also add to the overall strength of the furniture.

Aesthetically, edge banding covers up unsightly rough edges and creates a glossy finish to match your tops and sides. You can also create radial edges to soften sharp angles.

Where do we apply edge banding?

Where can you expect to find edge banding in your furniture? That depends on your overall material specification.

A solid wood product won’t include any edge banding, except where we can’t use solid wood. Wardrobe doors, for example, are made of veneer core plywood or MDF.

And even when we use solid wood for case sides and drawer fronts, many customers still use high pressure laminate tops. Those tops need edge banding.

If you’re using plywood or laminate as your material specification, that needs edge banding too.

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DCI uses edge banding in places you might not expect, like plywood bed decks. Why? Because a fully sealed deck prevents bed bugs. You can read more about bed bug mitigation here.

Where won’t you find edge banding?

DCI doesn’t use edge banding on cabinet backs or drawer bottoms because they are already embedded (sealed) in dato grooves. Likewise we don’t edge band internal plywood drawer parts because it doesn’t add value.

You should note that some manufactures don’t use edge banding where they should—like on the bottom and back edges of plywood cabinets. That’s a problem because moisture, even small amounts, can destroy unsealed furniture.

What is edge banding made from?

What are the edging tapes made from? There are different materials, and we’ll just focus on a few here.

PVC

1. PVC is the most popular material for edge banding on case good tops. Pros: It’s inexpensive, durable, and boasts a long life. It doesn’t require any finishing process. It’s also easy, albeit tedious, to repair. Cons: You can’t recycle it. It doesn’t biodegrade. Once it’s blemished, you can’t refinish it. (NB: ABS—Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene—is an eco-friendly alternative to PVC because it’s both recyclable and safe to incinerate.)

When it comes to PVC, we recommend 3mm edging in general because it goes on cleaner, quicker, and with better adhesion. Another advantage is that you get a graceful radius and a nice soft-looking finish. In general, we avoid .5mm edging because the corners tend to be too sharp.

Solid Wood

2. Solid Wood is still a favorite for case good tops in many woodworking camps. It’s durable, recyclable, easy to fix and refinish, strong, stiff, and economical.

Benefits: it’s more resistant to chipping than veneer edge tape. Solid wood glues are more reliable and less prone to peeling than veneer and PVC. It provides additional dimensional support to plywood and mdf. Climate neutral manufacturing. Cons: Difficult to use for curves.

We offer solid wood edge banding for tops in a range of thicknesses. And you can apply it internally or externally.

When it comes to solid wood we recommend 9.5mm on case good tops.

As we explain below, at DCI, we believe the best way to apply wood edge banding is “internally” with a HPL top. Why? Because in our experience, it’s incredibly durable and never requires additional service.

Wood Veneer

3. Wood Veneer is the most common edge banding material for plywood cabinet sides, drawer fronts, and MDF wardrobe doors. It’s made from thin slices of wood—typically oak, maple, ash, walnut, birch, and mahogany—that are joined together in a roll using finger jointing.

It usually features a heat-sensitive glue backing. And it comes in a range of thicknesses, so it’s important to use the right one depending on the application.

Pros: It’s attractive, durable, and strong. It provides a clean solid-wood look, and it’s pre-sanded to absorb stains and finishes and seamlessly match your wood. Cons: It’s not heat resistant. Avoid putting it near a heater. It doesn’t do well in high-use environments.

How is edge banding applied?

According to RA Learning Center, there are at least four methods of applying edge banding. There are a lot of things to say about each of these but for now, here’s a simple list of application methods and mediums.

• Hot-melt glue
• Hot air/laser
• Iron-on
• Laser edging

Additional considerations

Peeling

There’s no doubt, edge banding is essential to most campus and dorm furniture. When applied improperly, or used incorrectly in critical components, it’s a huge maintenance issue.

One issue you might find in furniture that has edge banding is that it peels. Why?

Sometimes, for different reasons, the adhesive can fail. When that happens, the edge banding will start to peel away from the edge.

Peeling can also happen because of rough use. For example, .5mm edging doesn’t provide much resistance to impact. Therefore you don’t want to use it on the front end of a case side. If you do, your edging might start to peel.

If your furniture starts to peel, we can fix it. Just reach out to your local DCI account rep, and we’ll take care of it for you.

Cost

Generally speaking, we recommend PVC edge banding for projects where budget is the first and driving priority. That is not to say there is anything wrong with this material. There are just fewer steps in the manufacturing process and the raw material is less expensive.

Solid wood edge banding is more expensive because it’s labor intensive and the material is higher quality. And with more steps involved in the manufacturing process, we consider this a premium solution. As we alluded to above, internal solid wood edge banding with HPL tops are probably our strongest and most durable solution.

Adhesives

We choose to use a hot melt glue for our adhesive solution because it’s user friendly and provides a great seal. We apply the glue to the edge while it’s still hot and then apply the banding, pressing it to the side.

Ambient temperature plays an important role in the edge banding process. We need to regulate the temperature of both the building and our materials. In essence, we need a warm environment for the optimal adhesion process. It can’t be cold in the building.

And finally, you need a good clean glue edge for the process to work. At DCI, we have state of the art machinery that improves the glue edge and squares it up perfectly.

Your Choices

It’s our responsibility to edge band correctly. But you should know, there are still choices you’ll need to make when evaluating edge banding options.

Those choices can feel daunting if you don’t live and breathe this stuff like we do. Our experts will help you navigate your edge banding options to ensure you get the right product for your project.

Our goal is to help you understand the process and give you confidence that our products are designed based on years of manufacturing experience and time-tested performance in the field.

Videos: Edge Banding Basics

Here is a stripped down version of edge banding. Of course, when building furniture for Higher Education and Military customers, we do this on an industrial scale. But this video will help you visualize the process in its simplest form.

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