Good afternoon, dear readers, Andrey Noak is in touch! Welcome to the site dedicated to wood and its use in home comfort. There comes a time in everyone’s life when they really want to change something in the interior of their apartment or house. Re-glue the wallpaper, repaint the ceilings, or even change the furniture. However, it’s no secret that such transformations cost money, and sometimes quite a lot.
This is where I am ready to come to your aid. I am glad to inform you that even when buying furniture you can save your money and time. In addition, you will be able to take an active part in the creation of your future interior. To do this, you will have to get acquainted with edging technology or, in other words, how to glue an edge to a chipboard. I have every right to talk about this, because as a technologist I have produced more than one hundred thousand cubic meters of particle board!
When it comes to high-quality edging of chipboards, the question arises: how to glue edges to chipboard? In order to answer this, let’s look at the concept of edge tape.
In factory production furniture panels As a rule, the following types of edge tapes are used: decorative paper tape impregnated with polyester resins, ABS tape, aluminum edges, as well as 3D tapes installed on expensive furniture supplied to order.
The width of the edge tape is 38 mm. It is designed for processing the end parts of chipboard parts, and is necessary to maintain the aesthetics of the entire product. In addition, it serves to protect chipboard from moisture, from evaporation of furniture impregnation, as well as to increase the strength and durability of the product.
The edge on chipboard also has an aesthetic purpose. As mentioned earlier, it is made from different materials. In addition, it comes in different textures, qualities and has a variety of color scheme. Exists wide range colors and reproducible textures. PVC tape adds an elegant look to the furniture. Also, it is important to note that chipboard edging furniture sections of parts - this is the cheapest and affordable way give furniture elements a finished look.
Edge gluing
The work of gluing edges on chipboard can be done not only in industrial, but also at home. To do this, we need available materials: hair dryer, iron, wet wipes, scissors, sharp knife, wooden block 35-150mm, with sandpaper glued over its entire surface. We take the most suitable edge with glue applied to it. Gluing is carried out to a previously cleaned, burr-free surface. After that, straighten the edge and press it with a heated iron. Gradually smoothing the surface, press the edge tightly against the ends of the part. Under the influence of temperature, the glue heats up and polymerizes, gluing the parts together.
We make sure that the tape is glued to the tabletop evenly so that its edges do not extend beyond the boundaries of the product. Afterwards, cool the surface, trying to avoid swelling or shifting. After finishing the edging, its edges should be smooth and free of glue residues.
Checking work
Often, facing flaws are revealed after gluing. They look like bubbles, displacement of the edge relative to the part, and glue protruding outward. In this case, they must be eliminated, applying a different approach to each flaw. For example, bubbles can be eliminated by heating with a hairdryer, followed by ironing. Edge displacement is eliminated in the same way. Only instead of perpendicular pressure, longitudinal pressure is applied. As for the glue residues, everything is generally simple. When heated, it is easily removed from the surface of the facing edge.
Removal sharp object excess edging material
Video of gluing edges to chipboard
Finally, the ends of the edges should be trimmed with a sharp object and then with an emery block in order to give the product completeness and aesthetic beauty. And let the beauty and comfort in the house depend on you. Surround yourself with exclusive, kind, and most importantly - useful things. Well, I, in turn, am always happy to help you create beauty and harmony in your home.
During the manufacture of furniture, chipboard sheets are cut. The formed ends are exposed to moisture, dust, detergents. To protect furniture from this influence, install U-shaped edge for furniture.
Types of edges
- Based on the material of manufacture, they are divided into: plastic (PVC, ABS, melamine), paper or aluminum edge.
- Thickness: from 0.4 to 10 mm.
- In width - the most popular ones have a width from 22 to 38 mm.
- By surface type: smooth or embossed, glossy, colored, textured.
- By flexibility: flexible and rigid.
Differences in Application
In addition to U-shaped ones, there are also T-shaped edges. They differ in that they have a rigid strip in the middle, which is inserted into longitudinal section leaf. Due to the fact that making them is very troublesome, and their performance is not up to par, such edges can be found less and less often.
At the same time PVC edge U-shaped not used in those types of furniture that are subject to intensive use. For example, for kitchen countertop would be better suited namely the T-shaped profile.
Finishing features
Most often used for chipboard U-shaped furniture edge. It seems to wrap around the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet, completely covering the end. It can be used to cover small chips on the edges.
In order to install such an edging, you will need:
- glue (for example, liquid nails, “Moment” or “88”);
- stationery knife;
- sealant gun (for applying glue).
To U-shaped edge for chipboard was more elastic, you can preheat it on a radiator (10 minutes) or warm it up with an industrial hairdryer. But at the same time, you should not stretch the heated material too much, since it may burst when cooling.
When choosing a finish, pay attention to U-shaped edge was matte from the inside. This surface adheres better and lasts longer on the glue.
Particular attention should be paid to the finishing of the joint. To do this, we place the end of the edging on its beginning with a slight overlap. Then we cut off both edges with a knife. Drop a little glue under the joint. You should definitely use a utility knife, as it has a thin blade and will cut cleaner. Received C-edge for furniture will look like one piece.
If there is a need to trim sections that have corners, then only flexible C-shaped edge. We also preheat it. The corner should be slightly rounded with a sander - then the edge will lie on it without wrinkles.
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What is an edge and what is it for?
This is a tape made from various materials, intended for gluing to the ends of parts. It is used to decorate the end parts of future products, in our case it is an edge for chipboard.
It is usually attached with glue. There are several main types of edges.
Types of edges for chipboard.
Today, there are several main ways to decorate the end parts of furniture made of chipboard or laminated chipboard.
Melamine
The simplest type of edge for chipboard is a melamine edge, which can be fixed using ordinary
iron or hair dryer. When gluing it on straight smooth surfaces You can use an iron and a cloth, provided that glue has already been applied to the edge.
Melamine edges are also available without glue; they require prior application before gluing.
If you are gluing complex parts with radii with this type of edge, it is better to use a hairdryer; it allows you to melt the glue and not damage the edge on rounded surfaces.
PVC
The second most common is PVC edge; its structure is more resistant to mechanical stress than melamine, since it is made of a more elastic and hard material, and the thickness of such an edge is greater.
But when attaching it to the end, it requires more effort. Usually such an edge is glued to the ends of the chipboard parts using a special machine, but very often if you make furniture with your own hands, there is no such possibility, so you can glue such an edge yourself.
To do this you will need the same hair dryer and glue and own strength and patience, since it needs to be pressed for some time after gluing so that it sticks without gaps.
Also, to trim uneven sections of this type of edge for chipboard, you will need a framer, since hand knife it is impossible to cut it cleanly
PVC edge is more modern material from all other types and has a more pleasant appearance.
Mortise
There is another type of edge for chipboard, which is attached to the ends furniture parts using a groove milled into them. This edge has a T-shaped appearance, which is inserted with the desired edge into the groove.
And then he hammers it in using an ordinary mallet. The advantages of such an edge are also obvious, since it has a fairly solid structure.
The only disadvantage of such an edge is that it often interferes with a comfortable seat at the table, since it creates a protrusion at the edge of the table surface. There are also mortise edges without such a protrusion.
There are also other types of edges in the manufacture of furniture, it all depends on the material used for the production of cabinet furniture. And the parts themselves, for example, are very often used in the manufacture of facades metal profile, which is sawn off to the size of the facade and driven into a groove pre-milled into the part.
When making furniture from veneered MDF, the same veneer is used as an edge.
But as an edge for chipboards, the three types of edges described above are most often used.
(chipboard) the edges of parts without processing have an unsightly appearance. To put them in order, furniture edges and profiles are used. It is more convenient to work with them using special equipment, but you can also achieve good results with your own hands at home.
Types of furniture edges
One of the most popular materials for making furniture is chipboard. Its disadvantage is the unsightly edges that remain when cutting the part. These edges are masked by the furniture edge. They make it from different materials, respectively, it has different properties and price.
Paper or melamine edges
The cheapest option is melamine-impregnated paper edges. The paper is taken of high density, impregnated with melamine to increase strength and glued to papyrus paper. Papyrus can be single-layer (cheaper) or double-layer. To prevent the melamine coating from wearing off, everything is covered with a layer of varnish. To make it more convenient to edge the parts, an adhesive composition is applied to the back side of the melamine furniture edge. When working, you just need to slightly warm up this composition and press it well against the end.
Paper or melamine edge is the cheapest, but also the most short-lived option for finishing the ends of furniture
The thickness of paper edge tapes is small - 0.2 mm and 0.4 mm are the most common. There is no point in making it thicker, and it will be expensive.
This type of edges is distinguished by the fact that it bends very well and does not break when bent. But its mechanical strength is very low - the edge quickly wears out. Therefore, if it is used, it is only on those surfaces that are not subject to load. For example, on the back of shelves, table tops, etc.
PVC
Received in lately Polyvinyl chloride is also widely used in the production of edges for furniture. From painted to specific color mass, a tape of a certain width and thickness is formed. Its front surface can be smooth, monochromatic, or it can be textured - with imitation of wood fibers. The number of colors is large, so it’s easy to choose the right one.
PVC furniture edging is the most popular material, which is used by both home craftsmen and professionals. This is due to the relatively low price and good performance properties:
PVC furniture edging is available in different thicknesses and widths. Thickness - from 0.4 mm to 4 mm, width from 19 mm to 54 mm. The thickness is chosen depending on the expected mechanical load or external appearance, and the width is slightly larger (at least 2-3 mm) than the thickness of the workpiece. There is a furniture PVC edge with applied adhesive composition, yes - without. Both can be glued at home (more on that below).
This type of edge material also has disadvantages: not very wide temperature regime: -5°C to +45°C. For this reason, furniture cannot be left outside in winter, and when pasting with heat, you must be careful so as not to melt the polymer.
Made from ABS plastic
This polymer does not contain heavy metals and is characterized by high strength and durability. A disadvantage can be considered high price, therefore it is used extremely rarely, although it has excellent properties:
This type of edge can be matte, glossy or semi-gloss. There are also options that imitate various types of wood. In general, this material is more convenient to use and more durable to use.
Veneer edge
Veneer is a thin section of wood, colored and shaped into a strip. This furniture edge is used in production for gluing sections of veneered products. Working with this material requires certain skills, and the material is expensive.
Veneer is not the most popular material for edging
Acrylic edge or 3D
Made from transparent acrylic. On back side stripes are applied. The layer of polymer on top gives it volume, which is why it is called a 3D edge. Used in the production of unusual furniture.
Profiles for processing furniture edges
You can trim the edge of furniture not only with edge tape. There are also furniture profiles that are attached mechanically. They are available in two sections - T-shaped or U-shaped (also called C-shaped).
For T-shaped furniture profiles, a groove is milled in the edge being processed. The profile is hammered into it with a furniture (rubber) mallet. The edges are cut at 45° to make the angle look attractive. It is brought to perfect condition with fine sandpaper. This type of profiles is produced from PVC and aluminum; with the same installation method, they look very different, and the differences are significant.
In width they are available for laminated chipboards of 16 mm and 18 mm. There are also wide ones, but they are much less common, since they work less with such material.
S- or P- shaped profiles most often mounted with glue. They coat the edge with it, then put it on plastic profile, press and fix well. These PVC profiles there are soft and hard. Hard ones are harder to bend and it’s difficult to paste them over curved edges. But they have great strength.
If you still need to “plant” a rigid C-shaped furniture profile on a bend, it is heated with a construction hairdryer, then given the desired shape and secured masking tape until the glue dries.
We glue furniture edges with our own hands
There are two technologies for gluing furniture edge tape. The first is for those that have glue applied to the back. In this case, an iron or a hair dryer is needed. The second is for gluing tapes without glue. In this case, you need a good universal glue that can glue plastics and wood products and a furniture roller, a piece of felt or a soft rag so that you can press the edge well against the cut.
A little about what thickness of edge to glue on which parts. Those edges that are not visible, according to GOST, do not need to be glued at all, but basically they try to treat them so that less moisture is absorbed into the chipboard, and also to reduce the evaporation of formaldehyde. Melamine tape or 0.4 mm PVC is glued to these edges. The edges are also processed drawers(not facades).
It is better to use 2 mm PVC on the front ends of the facade and drawers, and 1 mm PVC on the visible sections of the shelves. The color is chosen either to match the main surface or “in contrast”.
How to glue edging yourself with glue
The adhesive composition is applied to the melamine edge; it can be applied to PVC. If you choose PVC, it’s easier to start with thin ones - they are easier to process; any melamine ones are easy to glue.
We take an iron and a fluoroplastic nozzle on it. If there is no nozzle, thick cotton fabric will do - so as not to overheat the tape, but to melt the glue. A hair dryer is also suitable for this purpose. We set the iron to about “two”, while it is heating up we cut off a piece of tape. The length is a couple of centimeters longer than the part being processed.
We apply the edge to the part, level it, smooth it out. There should be small pieces hanging off both sides. We take an iron and, using a nozzle or a rag, iron the edge, heating it until the glue melts. It is necessary to heat evenly over the entire surface. After the entire edge is glued, let it cool. Then we start processing the edges.
The edge can be cut with a knife, both with the sharp and blunt sides. Some people use a regular metal ruler, while others find it more convenient to use a stainless steel spatula.
So, take the tool of your choice and cut off the hanging edges of the edge. They are cut close to the material. Then cut off the excess along the part. Melamine and thin plastic are easily cut with a knife. If the PVC edge is thicker - 0.5-0.6 mm or more, difficulties may arise. Such edges are possible if there is one. This guarantees good result V short time. The processing will take longer if you use sandpaper, but the result may not be worse.
One important point: when gluing thin edges, the cut of the part should be smooth, without protrusions and depressions. The material is plastic, which is why all defects are visible. Therefore, first go over the cuts with sandpaper, then thoroughly remove dust and degrease. Only after this can you glue.
Edging with PVC tape (no glue on the back side)
With this method of self-gluing PVC edges You need universal glue and a piece of felt or rag. We read the instructions for the glue and carry out all the steps as recommended. For example, for Moment glue, you need to apply the composition to the surface and distribute it, wait 15 minutes, and firmly press the surfaces to be glued.
Apply glue and wait - no problem. To press the edge tightly to the cut, you can use a wooden block wrapped in felt. Instead of a block, you can take a construction float and also attach felt to its sole. As a last resort, you can roll up thick fabric in several layers and press the tape to the surface.
The selected tool is pressed against the laid edge, pressed with all its weight, pressing it against the surface of the chipboard. The movements are stroking. This is how they iron the entire edge, achieving a very tight fit. The part is left in this form for some time - so that the glue “seizes.” Then you can start processing the edges.
Self-adhesive furniture edge - a narrow strip of melamine, polyvinyl chloride, 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 what useful invention we are talking about. Then we’ll look at what furniture edging is, what types there are, and why it’s generally used.
Thanks to chipboard edge gains protection from chipping, 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 furniture production
In this case, the product will deteriorate faster. It is for processing saw cuts that furniture edges are used.
Postforming and Softforming are very quality methods edging chipboard ends which are made on special machines
This product represents 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 that this is a wood-based material, and it has a somewhat unaesthetic appearance. The furniture edge in this case is simply a salvation.
PVC edges for furniture are rightfully considered to be higher quality, durable protection of the end of the part.
The second function is protective. In addition to protecting the furniture itself, it helps prevent injuries and snags on clothing. Sawn edges chipboards They are sharp and often damage clothing; they can also cause injury. They are especially unsafe for the kitchen and children's room. Therefore, finishing the edges is a must. And furniture edges are best suited for this purpose.
Difference PVC coating 0.4 and 2 mm
Popular types of furniture edges
There are several types of edges. Basically, they vary depending on the composition, thickness and appearance.
Melamine edge with glue - the most budget-friendly, but not the highest quality type
ABS edge - durable and reliable thermal plastic, easy to use
PVC edge is very popular for cladding the ends of laminated chipboards
So, we present the most popular types.
| View | Description |
| Melamine | The most common for home use. This is a melamine tape on the back side of which there is a layer of glue that is activated by heat. It is inexpensive, but does not differ in quality; It is afraid of moisture, and its service life is short, even if treated with care. |
| PVC | Most best option in terms of price and quality ratio. Used in most modern products. Represents a PVC tape of 2, or 0.4 mm. The thicker one is used for processing external parties, and thin - for cuts on the back side of the product. This type of processing is carried out only in production, since this requires a special machine. |
| Made from ABS plastic | Also good option, similar to the previous one, only has a more environmentally friendly composition. It is extremely rare for sale. Used in the production of furniture in a factory. |
| IN modern production Rarely used, but found on sale. It's more reliable option than the previous ones. The T-profile has a stronger base and greater thickness. Made mainly from laminated chipboard. Has a tenon connection. There are tenons on the profile that are inserted into grooves on the furniture (pre-drilled). | |
| Overlay profile C 18 | Used for quite a long time. It still remains popular in the manufacture of furniture both in production and at home. It is a non-flexible chipboard tape that is put on the cut part of the board and secured liquid nails. Quite easy to use, therefore widespread 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 gets clogged under the lip. |
Mortise T-profile - inserted into a milled groove at the end of the chipboard
Overlay U-profile C18 is a good option; it can be used for chipboard at home
Veneer is not the most popular material for edging; working with it requires special skills
At home, melamine edging is most often used. It is easy to use and is available in a wide range on the construction market.
3D Acrylic Edge (PMMA-3D)
The most popular PVC edge in Russia, Rehau, has a wide selection of colors.
We apply the edge with our own hands
It’s quite possible to get such an edge at home.
It is possible to process cuts using PVC edges only in production. This procedure is not difficult to order when purchasing slabs, or as a separate service. But if all you need is a fix old furniture, or you simply don’t want to go to production, you can process the cuts this way at home.
We glue the edge with our own hands at home
To do this, you need to purchase a melamine edge. Also prepare:
- hair dryer or old iron
- sandpaper;
- stationery or construction knife;
- a rag;
- a stand with the function of fixing parts (a vice or someone’s help will do).
Tools and materials for applying edging
Let's stock up on some more dexterity, and we can get to work.
Treat areas of 30-40 centimeters in size gradually. This way there will be less damage and errors.
This way you can process small products; larger ones are best left to a professional.
Advantages and disadvantages of processing at home
IN self-processing There will always be both advantages and disadvantages. As a rule, there are more positive aspects. IN in this case The undoubted advantage is the speed and price of the work. You don’t have to wait for the product to arrive from production; you don’t have 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 only apply a melamine edge, overlay or mortise profile (which are quite rare) yourself.
Treating a small surface with melamine edging is quite simple, and it is best to do it at home. But a large product that requires edge application PVC is better entrust to professionals.
Video: Types of laminated chipboard end edges