Edge band plastic

An edge band is a narrow strip of material that is used in carpentry to cover the exposed sides of materials such as plywood, particle board or MDF, increasing durability and giving the appearance of a solid material.

Plastic edge bands consist of various materials such PVC, ABS, acrylic or melamine and can be glued with hotmelt glue or contact glue.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con
		High energy Melamine or other synthetic edge bands have a higher embodied energy than wooden ones. Show Alternatives » Alternatives finishing Low Energy Beeswax Chalk paint Clay and loam paint Edge band wood Flour paint Lime paint Wood filler (putty)

		High energy Irons, like any electrically heated appliance, require a lot of energy. Pre-glued edge bands therefore use quite some electricity for a finishing. Make sure you keep the iron off when it's not in use. Toxicity Fumes from hot melt glue can be irritant to the respiratory tract. Wherever possible, use PVA glue. Show Alternatives » Alternatives finishing Non toxic Acrylic paint Beeswax Chalk paint Clay and loam paint Flour paint Lime paint Linseed oil (boiled) Milk paint (casein) Shellac Tung oil Veneer (wood) Water based paint Wood filler (putty)

	Non toxic Edge band plastic are safe at home, unless they contain PVC, epoxy or they are treated with brominated or halogenated fire retardants.