What is edge banding on a laminate storage cabinet and why does it matter?

Edge banding is a thin strip of material (PVC, ABS plastic, or wood veneer) applied to the exposed edges of laminate panels (particleboard or MDF substrate) in laminate storage cabinets. Without edge banding, the raw particleboard edge is visible, absorbs moisture, and is vulnerable to chipping. Quality laminate cabinets use 1mm–2mm thick PVC or ABS edge banding that is thermally fused to the panel edge for durability. Lower-quality cabinets use paper or vinyl tape edge banding that can peel, particularly on corners and bottom edges. When evaluating laminate cabinet quality, check the edge banding at corners — it is one of the most reliable quality indicators. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries laminate storage cabinets with quality edge treatments — call 1-800-460-0858.