Edge banding

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edge-banding

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the substrate materials?Commonly applied to plywood, particle board, and MDF
2. What is the adhesive technologies?Primarily utilizes hot melt adhesives like EVA and PUR
3. What is edge banding and why is it used on furniture?Edge banding is a strip that covers the edges of wood panels. It protects the edges from damage and makes the furniture look smooth and finished.
4. How does edge banding protect furniture from water?The banding seals the edges so water can’t get inside. This keeps the wood from swelling, cracking, or rotting.

Substrate: The base material onto which edge banding is applied.
MDF: Medium-density fiberboard, a composite wood product made from wood fibers.
PVC: Polyvinyl chloride, a durable plastic often used for edge banding.
Hot Melt Adhesive: An adhesive that is solid at room temperature and melts when heated for application.