Edge banding types

In short

1. 01Edge tape seals the edge of a board against moisture, protects it from knocks and gives it the look of the face.
2. 02ABS and PVC are plastic edge tapes in a colour or decor, with a primer on the back. After gluing they are trimmed and rounded.
3. 03ABS is tough and contains no chlorine. PVC is flexible but contains chlorine, so ABS is often chosen because it is easier to dispose of.
4. 04Melamine edging is made of paper soaked in resin. It is thin and cracks easily, so it suits hidden edges, shelves and repairs.
5. 05Veneer edging is a thin sheet of real wood for veneered boards. It is sanded and lacquered together with the board.
6. 06Edge tape is 0.4 to 2 mm thick or more, and always a little wider than the board is thick. The excess is trimmed off afterwards.
7. 07Edge tape is sold in rolls, by the metre, and ordered by decor, width and thickness, pre-glued or without glue.