WoodPress® White Pearl Melamine Edge Banding - Pre-Glued Iron-On Tape 50m Length Roll
£14.96 – £24.96 + VAT
(£17.95 - £29.95 inc. VAT)
WoodPress® Grey Pearl Melamine Edge Banding - Pre-Glued Iron-On Tape - 50m Length Roll
£14.96 – £24.96 + VAT
(£17.95 - £29.95 inc. VAT)
WoodPress® Black Matt Melamine Edge Banding – Pre-Glued Iron-On Tape – 50m Length Roll
£14.96 – £24.96 + VAT
(£17.95 - £29.95 inc. VAT)
WoodPress® sleek matt black melamine pre-glued heat-applied veneer edging in 50m length, suitable for trade and professional use. Buy here in widths of 15mm, 19mm, 22mm, 30mm, 40mm & 50mm. This matt edge banding will give your woodworking project a sleek and finished look.
Description
Introducing the WoodPress® quality melamine 50 meter iron-on edge banding range. Also known as melamine edging tape or melamine edging strip.
Sized for larger projects and repairs, the 50m edge banding roll is designed for professional use on projects which require edging for MDF, plywood or chipboard panels. With a thickness of 0.5mm, this edging tape can also be applied to curved edges.
The edges are pre-applied with glue using a special ‘Hot Melt’ formula, activated using a household iron on medium heat. The edging is easily applied by ironing on and then trimming. It is also machine mountable for an edge bander.
The WoodPress® melamine edge banding range offers for an assortment of colours to choose from for your woodworking project, from white cabinet doors to black kitchen worktops to grey shelving units. Melamine edge banding allows creativity with colours when building, and speed and simplicity when undertaking repairs or building units. It is also paintable, so colour matching is never an issue.
Cover all household and office edges with this melamine edging strip, used to finish or repair edges on plywood, MDF or chipboard. Further applications include home or office furniture panels, such as cabinets, shelves, kitchen units, kitchen tops, interior doors as well as table edges, picture frames, drawers, and musical instruments. We do recommend this melamine edging trim be used indoors; while it can be applied to outdoor furniture, it should be sealed accordingly. When applying to chipboard, we recommend the use of a wood filler if the edges are uneven.
WoodPress® iron-on melamine edge banding is easy to use; simply measure your panel, cut the tape to size, and use a regular household iron at medium heat to activate the glue. Do take care, as the glue gets hot. Now trim any excess off with an edge trimmer or craft knife, and finish with a light sanding.
WoodPress® melamine edging tape is paper based, which uses mainly recycled material. It is the ecological alternative to heavy-duty plastic-based edge banding (such as PVC or ABS), whose materials are not easily recycled or biodegradable. The Real Wood Workshop want to encourage you to repair rather than replace your old furniture and units. Use this melamine edging tape to restore exposed or damaged edges, rendering an old unit like new while saving it from landfill!
This melamine edging trim is designed to offer an easy, quick and cost-effective solution for professional carpenters, joiners, contractor and furniture makers.
Specifciations
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Shipping & Delivery
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HOW WE SHIP YOUR ORDER
What do you charge for shipping in the UK?
All UK orders over £30.00 will benefit from FREE SHIPPING (subject to our terms).
Shipping fees for orders under £30.00 are charged at a nominal £3.25.
We are also able to offer local order collection from our headquarters in NW London.
Should you require any assistance with shipping or have specific delivery preferences, our team would be happy to advise further.
Do you accept orders from outside the UK?
We are pleased to accept international orders; however, please be aware that additional shipping fees will apply, as follows:
- European Union: £15.00
- Rest of World: £25.00
How long will my order take to come?
We aim to dispatch all orders within one working day; delivery is subject to postal service availability; we generally advise 2 days from the point of dispatch.
You will receive an email confirming your dispatch and any tracking information.
For information regarding international shipping timeframes or for specific delivery requirements, please feel free to contact our team.
Which shipping service do you use?
Our UK retail customers are generally serviced by Royal Mail. For trade customers, we use a variety of couriers dependent on the size and weight of the delivery. These details will be confirmed upon dispatch.
Can I collect my order from you?
Yes, but for our trade customers only. You can apply for a Trade Account here.
Product FAQS
ANSWERS ABOUT OUR MELAMINE EDGE BANDING
MELAMINE IRON-ON EDGING FAQ
What can melamine edge banding be used for?
Melamine edging roll can be used to edge (or replace edging) on cabinets, doors, drawers, counter tops, tables – basically any type of furniture or fixture with a panel edge.
When activating the hot-melt glue (via heat), how quickly will the glue set?
Our pre-glued edging will remain sticky but not set fully within the first 1-2 minutes, allowing for realignment, should this be necessary. We do recommend, prior to activating the glue, affix the edging in place with some masking tape. Thereafter, remove the masking tape on the section to be fixed, before ironing that section on.
Can melamine edge banding be painted?
Yes, our melamine edging can be painted, using the correct paint, i.e. those made specifically for melamine surfaces. We also suggest using a sealant on gaps, such as polyurethane.
Does melamine edging need to be primed before painting?
Generally, no, it does not need to be primed prior to painting but do use the right type of melamine surface paint.
Can pre-glued melamine edge banding be applied without an iron?
An iron is not always the best tool for the job, like with tight corners or curved surfaces. Further, you might be concerned that the heat will damage a delicate edge / material underneath. In such circumstances, a simple hairdryer may be used to activate the hot-melt glue. We recommend using a cloth to press and fix the melamine edge banding into place thereafter. A smaller, weighted item, such as a metal tumbler can be used to press on to curved edges. Do take care not to overheat and burn the edging (or your hands!). A heat gun may burn the epoxy resin surface of the melamine, so this is not advised.
Is melamine edge banding water resistant?
If you need to apply to an area which encounters moisture, such as in the kitchen or bathroom, you can use our melamine edge banding, as the epoxy coating is indeed water resistant. You must seal the edge after application using an appropriate sealant. Melamine edge banding is not suitable for repairing chips to fixtures such as baths and sinks.
Is melamine edge banding weatherproof and can it be used on outdoor furniture?
Within reason, yes, provided the area which the melamine edging has been suitably sealed with a waterproof sealant.
How flexible is the melamine edge banding and can it be applied over curves, such as a routed edge?
Our melamine edging is malleable to gentle curves and should suit a routed edge. The product only has so much ‘give’ so for acute curves or angles, ensure you cut the edge banding and apply in sections.
What’s the best way to prepare a surface before applying melamine edge banding?
The edge banding can be applied to any surface, the obvious choice being wood. It will adhere to metal and glass surfaces as well, but this may not suit an iron-on application. For wood surface preparation, a light sanding will suffice, to key the area prior to application.
Does old edge banding strip need removal prior to application?
For best results we recommend removing any old edge banding and replacing with fresh edging. If this is not possible, due to the old edging being heavily glued, sanding down to an even edge might do the trick.
What is pre-glued melamine edging made from?
Melamine edge banding is a paper based roll whose top-side has been coated in epoxy resin. Epoxy provides a great solution, allowing heat to activate the glue, and thereafter providing a hard, durable surface. Furthermore, due to its makeup, melamine edge banding is environmentally friendly compared with ABS or PVC edging.
Why do you offer melamine edging rolls of 7.5m?
The 7.5m length covers the linear edge of a standard MDF board (8' x 4' / 2440 x 1220mm). This roll size can help our customers purchase the right amount of edging, dependant on the job at hand.
Can you make any width of melamine edging tape?
Our standard widths for melamine edge banding are 15mm, 19mm, 22mm, 30mm, 40mm and 50mm. Custom widths can be produced, but this would depend on a bulk order, carrying a minimum linear meterage.
Does the edging bend over edges if too wide?
For best results, it is common practise to purchase a tape which is slightly wider than the edge being applied to. Thereafter, an edge trimmer should be used to peel off the remaining edges and lightly sanded for a smooth finish.
Can you bend the edge banding over edges of melamine chipboard or particleboard to cover chips?
Particleboards are prone to chipping and damage. For best results, you shouldn’t bend melamine edge banding to cover chips along the edge. Instead, chips can be painted using epoxy resin, which can be colour matched to the board. If the chips are deep, use a mix of sawdust and wood filler to repair before applying the resin. Once repaired, the edging strip can be ironed on.
Can melamine edge banding be used on plywood?
Melamine edging will work on plywood. If the board edge has uneven areas, it should be prepped first using a wood filler and then sanding to create a smooth surface. Do check the filler applied can be heated slightly.
Can melamine edge banding be used on chipboard?
Melamine edging will also work on chipboard. If the board has an uneven edge, it should be prepped first using a wood filler and then sanded to create a smooth surface. Do check the filler applied can be heated slightly.
Can you use melamine edge banding on fabric, such as on a suitcase to cover a tear?
This is not recommended given the need to activate the edging using heat. Our melamine edge banding is designed for application to rigid edges.
