This narrow strip of material is applied to the raw edges of plywood, particleboard, or MDF to create the appearance of solid wood. It is typically attached using heat-activated adhesives or contact cement. Applying this strip protects the inner core from moisture and gives cabinetry a finished, professional look.
Heard on the job
We need to run these cabinet doors through the edgebanding machine before assembly.
Insider tip
Commercial shops use automated edgebanders that apply hot melt glue, press the tape, and trim the excess in a single pass.
Also heard as
- edge tape
- edge banding