At the moment, due to a number of significant advantages, this type of edging material is one of the most widely used, about 30% of all furniture is made using it.
Furniture edging, like other PVC products, began to be manufactured back in the 30s of the XX century. The largest number of production facilities at that time were located in Germany. After some time, the advantages of this material were widely appreciated, and American and British factories began to improve and manufacture it. Today, there are both foreign and domestic companies among its manufacturers.
At the moment, due to a number of significant advantages, this type of edgebanding material is one of the most widely used, about 30% of all furniture is produced with its use. In terms of the scale of use, this element is second only to the cheaper, but also lower quality melamine edging.
Advantages of PVC edging
- wear resistance;
- resistance to aggressive environments;
- protects products from moisture and other unwanted influences, including mechanical shock, is not scratched;
- prevents harmful volatile compounds from entering the room air, which can be released from chipboard;
- PVC edge is distinguished by a wide color palette (from solutions with metallic sheen to colored or unevenly colored models), the ability to imitate the texture of wood and other materials;
- fire safety (PVC edge does not spread fire);
- a wide range of solutions, including models of various widths and other parameters, which allows efficient use of the material, providing a good level of protection and cost savings;
- snug fit to furniture, visually such an edge merges with the main coating;
- UV resistant, does not fade;
- has a wide operating temperature range, which is especially important in domestic conditions, when furniture manufacturers are faced with the need to develop products for different climatic zones;
- recyclable;
- thick solutions can hide small irregularities and other imperfections in the edge;
- easy to clean from dirt;
- easy to use, can be used for both ordinary furniture and models for children with rounded edges.
Features of production and quality of material
In order for the model of PVC edge you have chosen to have the above characteristics, it is necessary to give preference to solutions from reliable manufacturers. After all, in the
