Why is edge banding needed?

Edge Banding has a lot of benefits when it comes to furnishing and is predominantly used to prevent water absorption and humidity on wooden surfaces and to protect it. It is also used to give wood veneers a smooth aesthetic finish as it conceals the natural rugged texture of solid wood.

1. Gives a deceptively natural, finished look

Edge bands are used quite commonly to achieve that perfect finishing touch in furniture. sometimes, edge banding on non-wood surfaces gives the appearance of natural wood, as the similarities in appearance are uncanny. Some may even struggle to distinguish between real wood and plywood or particle boards, because edge banding, when done well, gives the appearance of seamlessness with the rest of the furniture.

In order to achieve this look of perfection, edge bands are glued to the exposed sides of wood, giving it that final touch of perfection and the look and feel of solid wood.

2. Protects the underlying material

At a very basic level, the functionality of edge bands are to protect the raw edges of furnishing materials from the problems that arise due to exposure. When the edges of wood or non-wood surfaces are left unprotected, they become prone to moisture absorption, spills and decay, causing irreparable damage to your furniture.

However, these edge bands don`t just protect the material, but give the furniture a look and feel of completion rather than leaving it with edges that have a rugged and unfinished texture. Using face frames or moulding instead of edge bands is often a tempting quick-fix, but shoddiness and ineffectiveness soon become apparent.

For this reason, edge bands are the most preferred option when it comes to covering and protecting the rugged edges of any kind of furniture.

3. Blends seamlessly - Is it real wood or not?

The edging tapes of edge bands come in different textures, thickness, patterns and materials. This allows room for picking and choosing edge bands that blend seamlessly into any piece of furniture, be it wood or non-wood. Many interior decorators use edge banding as a go-to option in order to emulate the look and feel of wood.