Material:Edge Banding
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| MaterialInfoBox Edge Banding | |
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| Synonyms: | edge banding tape, edge tape, "edging"; DE: Kantenumleimer, Bügelkante |
| On Site? | usually some leftovers |
| Location: | gluing area |
| Suggested Tools: | flatiron; box cutter or router |
| Used with: | particle board, MDF, plywood |
| Contains: | plastic or veneer; hot-melt glue |
| Similar (More or Less): | lipping |
Edge banding can give a decorative and more durable edge to certain engineered woods. It is sold in various colors/patterns and widths.
For small-scale applications you can get by with a flatiron to stick it down (there is hot-melt glue on the back) and a box cutter or router to trim the corners, but professionals would use handheld or even stationary machines for the job.
