Over time, my furniture required repairs, on one door kitchen cabinet The edge has come off and a piece of the edge has completely broken off on the shelf.
First you need to decide to change the entire edge completely or pick it up in a store furniture fittings same color and texture. If the edge has simply come off, it can be glued back in place. This is done simply, heat the iron, place a sheet of snow-white paper on the edge and press very hard with a hot iron for 2-4 seconds. It is important to use paper without inscriptions and drawings, otherwise they can be transferred to furniture.
In the photo. The edge of the door has come unglued; to fix it you need a hot iron and a sheet of paper.
In the photo. We place a sheet of snow-white paper on the peeled edge and press it with a hot iron.
In the case when the edge is cracked or it is impossible to find a suitable piece to replace the area, deliberately remove the old edge and stick on a new one. To remove the old edge, we use a hot iron, which we heat up the edge with, and a chisel, with which we remove the heated edge.
In the photo. In this case, the edge will require complete replacement at the entire end of the cabinet.
If a small piece of the edge breaks off, then first select an edge that matches the color, then use a construction knife to trim the edge of the edge. Next, cut out a piece of suitable size and glue it through the paper with a heated iron. When the edge is glued, we trim the edges with a construction knife and clean it with a file.
In the photo. We straighten the edge where it was broken, then cut out a new one.
In the photo. We select suitable size the newest PVC edges.
In the photo. We glue the new piece of edge using a hot iron.
Using this method, you can repair new and old furniture, and also cover the ends with your own hands. assembled furniture, fortunately in furniture fittings stores at the moment large selection flowers and PVC sizes edges
In this article we will look at the simplest option - gluing a 2 mm edge with pre-applied hot glue. You can order such an edge either from the supplier or from the workshop. The increase in its cost will be 2-5 rubles per meter.
To glue such an edge we will need a technical hair dryer (heat gun), a router (preferably an edge cutter), a molding cutter, a sharp knife, a file and a cotton glove.
We fix the part vertically or horizontally - whichever is more convenient for you (it is advisable to fix it with clamps).
First, warm up the tip (about 5 cm) of the edge well so that the glue melts and the edge itself becomes soft.
We apply the edge and, warming the glue with a stream of air, together with the end of the part, smooth the edge with a gloved hand. Having warmed up an area about 10 cm long, put the hair dryer aside and iron the area more thoroughly, and so on each time. The main thing here is not to overheat the edge (an overheated edge bends easily - just by itself - and in this case, the places where the bends will remain visible in the form of waves). 
We look at the glue seam again, heat the unglued areas with a hair dryer again (and you need to heat it from the front side, warming up the entire edge) and smooth it until it fits completely.
Let's move on to cutting off the overhangs. If you have edge router, then everything is fine, but if it’s only a universal manual one, then it will require modification, because You can’t place it on the edge of the workpiece - the overhang gets in the way.
I screwed a piece of laminated chipboard onto the sole, which allowed me to raise the sole on only one side.
Then, of course, I made myself a normal edger - that’s what I’ll use in the lesson.
Practice on scraps first to fine-tune the cutter cut, otherwise you risk damaging the laminate. Like this, for example: 
We carefully move a milling cutter with a molding cutter (rounding radius 3 mm) along the surface of the workpiece, cutting off excess edges.
We turn it over to the other side and repeat all the manipulations of smoothing the jambs and cutting off the overhangs.
We cut off the remains from the ends as follows: apply pressure sharp knife along the edge, forming a scratch. We place the workpiece on the edge of the table along the scratch line, and then break it off moving downwards.
Or saw off a piece from the end hacksaw blade(the main thing here is not to scratch the adjacent edge, perpendicular to the one being sawn off).
We clean up unevenness and roughness with a file.
The end result should be something similar. For clarity, a straight (short) piece of edge was glued on a machine, and a long piece (which covers the bend) was glued by hand. The difference is almost invisible.
In furniture production, edging is necessary to protect the end edges of the product from chips, cracks and other damage, and it also protects against moisture and formaldehyde vapors.
You will learn about what types of edges there are, as well as methods for gluing them and how to glue the edges with an iron and hairdryer from this article.
Types of edges - why are they needed?
- The most common type is melamine edge with glue on paper based . Used for finishing interior areas of furniture. Available, inexpensive, but not the highest quality option. Does not tolerate moisture and wears out quickly. Easily glued at home with a simple iron.
- T-shaped flexible profile - is a T-shaped strip, it is inserted into a slot in the side of chipboard or MDF. It is convenient to replace the damaged element in the future without disassembling the furniture. Installation requires a milling machine.
- PVC edging - reliably protects the ends of furniture from damage, is wear-resistant and resistant to moisture. To glue PVC edging, you will need an edge processing machine, so using this type of edges at home is difficult.
- ABS plastic is an eco-friendly option without chlorine. Prized for its resistance to high temperatures and physical damage.
All options can be divided into two subtypes - edges without glue and with glue.
Average cost of a profile per linear meter:
- PVC 0.4 mm thick - about 25 rubles,
- PVC 2 mm thick - about 40 rubles,
- Melamine material for chipboard – about 25 rubles.
In our country, they actively use products from the company Rehau, which offers a large selection color solutions, and also different widths tapes from 15 to 45 mm.
To simplify the work, you can use various specialized furniture programs, which will calculate how much material is needed to glue the edges.
PVC edge - how to glue it step by step at home
To work you will need:
- iron or hair dryer,
- and of course buy PVC edges with glue
- hard roller,
- newspaper or paper sheet
The material is heated to make the glue sticky. Heating is performed with an iron in the “Synthetic” mode.
- The profile is applied to the end so that it overlaps the end of the section.
- Next, the iron is used to heat again through the newspaper. Since the glue dissolves quickly, the process is quite active, and it is convenient to move the iron along the PVC edge.
- The edge itself must be carefully pressed and ironed until it sticks along its entire length.
- Gluing with a hair dryer. Instead of an iron, you can use a hair dryer. The PVC edge is heated from the adhesive side and when the composition becomes sticky, the material is applied to the end of the desired area, clamped and gently smoothed.
- Gluing with Moment glue. This method is suitable if there is no adhesive layer on the edge. The quality of the end is checked manually, sawdust, debris, and dust are removed until the surface is clean. Then glue is applied to both the material and the end and wait until it sets. After this, apply and press. Using a roller, roll the area so that the glue sets faster.
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How to remove excess material
If it was not possible to carefully glue the edge the first time, the procedure will have to be repeated. To do this, apply glue to the area again and clamp the profile using a roller or manually.
Since the width of PVC edges is usually taken with a margin, you need to carefully remove the excess along the edges. To do this, use a regular stationery knife or file. Take it with both hands and press on the protruding fragment. As a result, the excess parts break off and an edge remains that matches the width of the area.
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After everything is glued, all that remains is to sand the uneven surfaces with sandpaper.
How to glue an edge to chipboard - description
Melamine edge is best option for use at home when it is necessary to restore old furniture With minimal costs. If the furniture is expensive, it is better to turn to professionals who use other more expensive and high-quality materials.
Let's consider how to glue an edge to a chipboard tabletop at home.
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For work you will need the following materials:
- skin,
- sharpened blunt knife,
- wallpaper roller,
- melamine edge,
- hair dryer or iron.
Algorithm of actions:
- choose the operating mode of the iron so that it does not heat up too much and does not burn the chipboard and at the same time ensures proper melting of the glue,
- Process the edges of the chipboard for gluing with sandpaper, remove irregularities,
- measure the profile,
- heat it with an iron and press it tightly to the area using a roller (if there is no adhesive layer, you will need self-application glue on the edge, for example, “Moment” glue),
- cut off the overhanging edges of the edge with a knife.
It is necessary to cut at an angle along the edge, slightly bending the material. Then all that remains is to sand the edges so that there are no burrs or irregularities left.
If the cut of the edge and the chipboard part itself are slightly different, stain will help correct the difference.
In the case where the part has complex shape, and the edge of the surface is characterized by complex relief, it is not always possible to glue the material evenly the first time. In such a situation, it is worth turning to professionals so as not to damage the product.
Types of edging glueWhich glue to choose for edges
Furniture production professionals actively use hot melt adhesives for edges. They are convenient if production will be put on stream, and it is required as high quality results and fast speed.
Hot melt adhesives are thermoplastics, which means they become very elastic when heated and quickly harden when cooled. The ethylene polymer with vinyl acetate included in the adhesive is responsible for these properties. The disadvantage of using it is the need to use special equipment, namely appropriate machines or hand guns for applying glue to parts and heating it.
- At home, PVC glue is often used, which adheres well paper materials To various surfaces. Homogeneous without lumps light color The mass glues surfaces well, but is afraid of moisture. Does not require application additional equipment, therefore it is convenient for use by non-professional craftsmen.
- Will fit universal adhesives“Moment” and “88-lux”, which will reliably glue the material to the surface of chipboard and PVC. After 3-4 hours the product can be used. Adhesives are inexpensive, safe and available.
- Among professional furniture adhesives for edges, it is worth noting products from Kleiberit. The company offers hot melt adhesives for cladding, for gluing materials using the soft-forming method (if the surface is embossed), as well as for cladding.
For pieces of furniture made from laminated chipboard, untreated edges do not look very aesthetically pleasing. In addition, the formaldehyde resin that holds the chips together in the slab can become a source of harmful fumes. To avoid these problems, use a special furniture profile or edge. For gluing edges it is usually used special equipment, but you can cope with this task yourself at home. So, edge for a tabletop with glue - how to glue? Let's talk about this.
Types of furniture edges
Laminated chipboard is one of the most common materials in furniture production. Furniture edge Designed to mask cuts that occur after cutting the required parts. Various edges are used to make decorative strips. They are made from different materials. Their properties and prices are also different. Before gluing the edge to the tabletop, let's look at the main types of materials.
Paper with melamine
Melamine impregnated paper edge is the most cheap option. To make it, thick paper is used, impregnated with melamine and coated with varnish. For ease of edging, an adhesive coating is applied to the back of the film. Working with the material is extremely simple: you need to heat it up and press it well against the furniture end.
Important! Paper edging is not only the cheapest, but also the most short-lived type of finish.
Most common thickness paper tape- 0.2 and 0.4 mm. There is no point in using a thicker edge, and the price will increase significantly.
Important! Paper ribbons bend well and do not break, but they mechanical strength extremely low. For this reason, the paper edge is used on the back of a shelf or tabletop - where there is no heavy load.
PVC
Durable and practical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has also found application in furniture production. A ribbon is formed from a polymer mass painted in one color or another. The front surface can be smooth or textured (imitation of wood fibers). There are so many color options that you can choose the right one without much difficulty. At the same time, PVC price more than affordable.
It is very easy to glue PVC, which is why home craftsmen often use it. Achieve good result possible using simple devices. The advantages of PVC tape include:
- High strength.
- Moisture resistance.
- Chemical neutrality to household chemicals.
The thickness of the furniture edge is 0.4-4.0 mm, with a width of 19-54 mm. There are tapes with applied glue or without it.
Important! Polyvinyl chloride also has a significant disadvantage: it does not have a very wide range of operating temperatures (-5 - +45 degrees). Therefore in winter time furniture should not be left outside for a long time (for example, when moving). Care must also be taken when heating the material before gluing so that it does not melt.
ABS (ABC) plastic
This is an environmentally friendly material that does not contain any harmful impurities. It is durable and practical, resistant to significant temperature changes. It has one drawback - its relatively high cost.
Important! ABC tape can be matte, semi-matte or glossy. There is a furniture tape that imitates various varieties tree.
Veneer
This is the thinnest piece of wood, processed and shaped like a ribbon. It is used for finishing the edges of veneer products. The material is not cheap and quite difficult to use. The sticker of this material requires certain skills, so it is advisable to turn to the experts.
Acrylic
A pattern is applied to the back strip of the tape, and a transparent acrylic layer creates a three-dimensional effect. Therefore, it is also known as 3D. Such option will do for furniture with an original design.
Profiles
In addition to edges, a special T-shaped or U-shaped profile is used for finishing furniture. For T-shaped profiles, a groove is formed in the edge. The profile itself is hammered into the groove using a mallet. There are 14 and 16 mm profiles made of plastic or aluminum. Installation of a profile with a U-shaped cross-section is carried out using special glue.
Important! The disadvantage of this type of finish is that they are of little use for curved surfaces.
How to glue an edge to a tabletop with your own hands?
There are 2 methods of gluing:
- The first one refers to materials with an applied adhesive composition.
- The second concerns gluing tapes without an adhesive layer.
Important! In the latter case, purchase a universal glue that glues edging, wood and plastic equally well.
Now about what thickness of material to choose. According to GOST canons, edges that are not visible do not need to be processed. But it’s better not to be lazy and edge all the cuts. This is necessary to avoid the absorption of moisture from the chipboard and the evaporation of formaldehyde:
- Used to treat inconspicuous areas PVC tape 0.4 mm thick.
- On the “front” edges, 2 mm thick polyvinyl chloride tape is used.
- For shelves - 1 mm.
Self-attaching tape with adhesive composition
Start working with thin edges. First, let's look at the installation of melamine or PVC tape. Let's look at how to glue an edge on chipboard with an iron. To do this you will need scissors and a regular iron with a fluoroplastic attachment. The procedure is as follows:
- Cut a piece of tape with a margin of 1.5-2.0 cm.
- Place the iron on the “deuce” setting.
- Place the edge on the surface to be treated, level it so that small pieces hang over the edges.
- Iron the ribbon through the iron attachment. If there is no attachment, you can use soft textiles.
- Once dry, trim the edges. To make them look as smooth as possible, process them with a hand router.
Important! Trimming the edges must be done with the utmost care. The material is thin, all defects are very noticeable.
Edging with PVC tape without adhesive
To stick PVC tape without a special layer, you will need universal glue for PVC edges on furniture (for example, “Moment”) and a piece of soft textile:
- Don't forget to read the glue instructions first.
- Now apply glue to the tape, wait the time specified in the instructions, then connect the surfaces to be glued.
- To press surfaces more firmly, use wooden block or soft cloth.
- Press the tape with stroking movements to ensure better adhesion.
- After the glue has completely hardened, you can align the edges.
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There are no particular difficulties in sealing furniture sections. The main thing is to choose the best option for the material and apply it correctly, and you now know how to do this, thanks to this review.
