5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs Thin PVC Edge Banding？

I’m sure you have come across furniture with the most beautiful panel top but left the edges uncovered. This raw edge to beautiful panels makes entire furniture and other accessories look incomplete and ugly. The uncovered exposed edges also lead to early damage by allowing insects and moisture. Unmatching edges also create problems by reducing the beauty of your home. To prevent these issues, PVC Edge Banding Solution is setting trends giving perfect finish matching with all kinds of plywood, laminates, panels, etc with exclusive features and easy installation. PVC Edge bands are placed on the edge of raw boards to cover the ends and thus seal them from moisture.

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What is Edge Banding?

In simplest words, Edge Band is a strip of Plastic to cover the Wooden edges of the Furniture. It enhances the look of furniture and makes the edges smooth. The process of applying the PVC Edge Band Tape on the raw edges of panels with a thin strip of PVC or resinous material is called edge banding. In India, the edge band is setting new design trends with the fastest-growing market in the last 3 years. It is designed in wide variants of color, shade, finish, texture, etc.

History of PVC Edge Banding Tape

Let’s go back a few years. In the ’80s and ’90s when edge band was a rare concept, wooden beadings were the only edge-covering product. So, whatever Laminate may be on the top, the sides were covered by wooden strips called Margins which were polished or painted and never matched.

In India, at least 50% are still using traditional wooden strips, and the rest of them have been converted to edge bands. You will be amazed to know that all Europeans & Americans use only edge bands. The new generation doesn’t even know that wooden beddings also exist. For the last 5 years, the edge band has been the fastest-growing product of our industry in India.

Why is using PVC Edge Band better than a Wooden bit?

PVC Edge banding solution makes the furniture waterproof and termite-proof to a great extent. It increases the furniture's life expectancy and protects the furniture from getting damaged due to water, termite, moisture, etc.

PVC Edge band does not require paint or polish like it’s required in a wooden bit, since the design does not fade or get damaged for years due to daily cleaning because of the UV Layer.

The wooden bit does not match the tabletop or laminates but the edge band perfectly matches with all surfaces.

The price of the PVC edge band is comparatively much lower than the wooden bit. The wooden bit price is in running feet while the price of the edge band is in the running meter. 1 meter is equal to 3.2 feet.

E3 edge band makes the sides of furniture soft. Adults and small kids do not get any cuts or injuries due to sharp edges by other coverings.

No use of nails. Sometimes, a small portion of nails comes out of bidding and damages our clothes. E3 edge band is a completely nailing-free product, hence no damage.

The minimum adhesive is used for pasting. Only a thin layer of good adhesive is required to paste.

E3 edge band is stronger than a wooden bit and most importantly it is a 100% recyclable & eco-friendly product.

Why Should My Furniture Have an Edge Band?

These days, it is not easy to sell a Laminate or Panel if the matching edge band is not available, and vice versa, Laminates with matching edge bands sell faster. In the retail market, the customer first chooses the laminate and then starts looking for the edge band. If the retail customer does not find a perfect match then either he goes with the nearest matching or cuts strips from laminates which is a traditional way and fast fading. In projects and OEMs, although they also first select the Laminate shade, they do not place an order or start the production till they perfectly match the edge band.

Manufacturing Process of PVC Edge Band

It is manufactured by mixing PVC Resin, Chemicals, and Pigments that are poured into the heating machine called an extruder. The Chemical mixture is heated to 200 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, PVC powder melts into liquid form in the extruder machine and comes out as shown in the picture. Then it is cooled where it takes the permanent shape of Edge Band. Then there are further processes like Printing & UV coating.

First choice of carpenter/Architect

E3 emerged as the Largest Edge band Manufacturer in India after just 5 years of establishment with distributorship in PAN India and a Capacity of 3 Lac running meters per day. E3 is now known for its high quality, wide-variant, exclusive features and for bringing PVC edge banding solutions to the doorsteps of every retailer & every carpenter. The introduction of 50-meter rolls increased the robust demand. Later, E3 started its association with Greenlam adding new shades to the folder.

Simply said, edge banding addresses an issue in the furniture manufacturing process.

The issue is that when hardwood boards are cut, they contain a rough edge that, if left exposed, may cause severe issues for your furniture.

Raw edges are not only unsightly, but they also allow moisture to seep in, causing the wood to warp and, as a result, significantly reducing the wood’s life span.

It is also very detrimental to one’s looks.

Edge banding is the thin strips that cover the ends of raw wood boards.

Edge banding protects your furniture’s hardwood panels from moisture, minimizing the impacts of ambient humidity and liquid spills.

Just like the purpose of furniture covers such as pet furniture covers, edge banding serves as a protective guard that secures the edges of your furniture and prevents detrimental accidents.

If you are curious to know more about edge banding, in this article, we will thoroughly discuss the different types of edge banding and their purpose.

1. The Purpose of Edge Banding

2. Types of Edge Banding

3. How To Put an Edge Banding?

4. Takeaways

2. Types of Edge Banding

2-1. Wood Veneer Edgebanding

Another popular edge banding material is wood veneer.

Wood veneer edgebanding is made by finger-jointing separate pieces of veneer into a seamless master roll.

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Veneer means “thin pieces of wood”.

Common types include walnut, mahogany, maple, ash, and oak, but there are many more, including natural and colored veneers!

The attractiveness, durability, and strength of wood veneer are amongst the strong advantages of getting a wood veneer for your furniture.

It has a clean solid-wood appearance and is pre-sanded to readily absorb staining and finishes to match your wood.

However, wood veneer products are not heat resistant. Avoid placing it near a heater. It does not perform well in extreme environments.

2-2. PVC

PVC is the most often used edge banding material.

Because of its outstanding processing properties, it is the most frequently utilized in the production of edge bands for the furniture sector.

PVC edge banding is particularly popular for modular furniture since it is very robust, easy to repair, and has an exceptionally long life.

It does not require any kind of finishing procedure. It is also simple, though time-consuming, to fix.

However, PVCs cannot be recycled. You can’t refinish it after it’s tarnished.

When it comes to PVC, we often prefer 3mm edging since it goes on cleaner, faster, and with greater adherence.

Another benefit is that you get a beautiful soft-looking finish and a graceful radius.

In general, we try to avoid 5mm edging since the edges have the tendency to be sharp.

2-3. PP (Polypropylene)

Polypropylene is used to make PP edgebanding. Polypropylene is one of several thermoplastic polymers available on the market.

Among plastic edge banding options, PP edge banding is the most environmentally friendly, flexible, and heat resistant. Comparing it to plastic furniture covers, polypropylene can endure extreme conditions.

PP edgebanding is an excellent option for narrow radius applications and areas where furniture is subjected to high temperatures and heat.

PP is a semi-crystalline plastic that is widely utilized in the packaging sector.

It is ideal for small radius applications, is chlorine-free, and is widely utilized as an alternative to conventional PVC and ABS materials in the furniture sector.

2-4. ABS

ABS is a high-quality thermoplastic that is very resistant to common knocks and scratches, making it ideal for high-traffic furniture.

It can tolerate water, is very heat resistant, and is unaffected by household cleaning agents, making it ideal for family kitchens.

It’s also an excellent choice for usage in offices, toilets, all interior furnishings, store fitting, coffin making, and even exhibition displays.

Because of its excellent heat resistance, it may be used on kitchen cabinets close to hot ovens or stoves without causing damage or distortion.

ABS is a versatile edging material with almost limitless application possibilities.

You may mold this material to suit your design style, whether straight edge boards, curves, or unique forms. It’s also simple to work with on-edge banding devices.

ABS is less dense and lighter in composition than PVC, yet it still offers a very robust surface to protect your board edges.

It has some of the same advantages as PVC, but it is also completely recyclable and biodegradable.

2-5. Laser Edgebanding or Zero-Joint Edgebanding

A pre-applied, co-extruded polymer functional layer attaches to the board without the need for glue in zero-joint edgebanding.

The functioning layer dissolves and fuses the edge band to the board when activated by a laser, hot air, or NIR edge bander.

In contrast to glue adhesive techniques, zero-joint applications only need the joining of two items: the edge band and the board.

Regardless of its simplicity, zero-joint edge banding is a sophisticated adhesion technique that provides many significant advantages.

Zero-joint edgebanding enables the wood and the edge band to look like one solid surface, adding to the polished aspect of meticulously designed spaces inside the house.

Zero-joint edgebanding creates a monolithic look by making the board and edge band seem to be one solid surface.

Zero-joint edgebanding not only eliminates the need for glue pot maintenance but also eliminates splatter or glue problems within edge banders.

Working with glue slows the production process, necessitating pre-heating and closing down, and may result in operator burns, all of which can be avoided using zero-joint edgebanding.

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