Why Do We Need To Seal The Edges Of The Boards When Customizing Furniture?

With the increasing popularity of customized furniture, edge banding as a matching material has also been recognized by many home decoration friends. In fact, it's not just about customized furniture. When purchasing finished furniture in the home market, the furniture boards have already been sealed with edges. So why do we need to seal the edges of the board? What is its function?
Edge banding for better aesthetics
After the edge of the board is sealed, the internal structure and material cannot be seen from the side, and usually the same color edge banding is used. This overall unified furniture is more aesthetically pleasing in appearance.
Edge banding can reinforce the board
Adhesive is also required between the edge banding and the board (adhesive is used for straight strips, but not for buckle strips). This method of reinforcing from the side makes the board less prone to adhesive cracking.
Edge sealing can prevent moisture from entering
The result of dampness in the board is deformation, glue peeling, etc., which can affect the use of furniture. And the edge banding can effectively prevent the board from getting damp, which is particularly important for humid areas in the south.
Edge sealing can also prevent the release of harmful substances from the board
Low environmental grade boards release a large amount of formaldehyde, which can easily lead to indoor formaldehyde exceeding the standard. Sealing the edges of panels can slow down formaldehyde emissions, but this sealing measure only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. Therefore, some more environmentally friendly panels have emerged in customized furniture
Furniture factories and home decoration friends also need to pay attention to some things when choosing board edge banding:
When pasting edge banding, it is necessary to use healthy and environmentally friendly formaldehyde free adhesive to fully ensure the health and environmental protection of home life. Secondly, when choosing edge banding, do not compromise the quality due to a momentary desire for cheapness, as it can be difficult to repair later on. Finally, when pasting the edge banding, do not be too damp to avoid peeling off after pasting.