Edge band wood

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.

Wooden edge bands can have different thicknesses and widths and are available in all imaginable types of wood. FSC certified edge bands are also available. Wooden edge bands can be applied with hot melt glue or regular wood glue.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con
	Low Energy Choosing wooden edge band rather than melamine or other synthetic edge band gives your product a lower embodied energy

		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 Wood edge bands are safe.