Covering Edges And Panels

Edge Treatment | Fastening Fabric To Board | Metal Borders | Plastic Borders | Application Of Fabric To Doors

Edge Treatment

In order to conceal the laminates in plywood or a lumber core panel, the edges must be covered with hardwood. The methods used are:

A—Painting the edge to match the wood: This is the simplest and cheapest method.

B—Veneer banding
This material is now available in rolls.

C—Solid edge

D—Tongued, frame and grooved edge

E—Tongued edge and grooved frame

F—Edge attached with feather

G—Mitered edge used in fine work

H—Application of hardwood edge (C-G) (solid edge shown)
For fine work the corner will be formed with a miter joint.

J—Roll veneer is particularly suitable for curved edges.

Fastening Fabric to Board

For simple upholstery, there are several techniques for attaching the fabric to a panel. Any of the methods shown will give excellent results.

A—Fabric tacked to the back

B—A strip of wood fitted into the back

C—Solid board attached to edge

D—Fabric stretched over a frame: This forms an independent panel front.

Metal Borders

A through D—Metal borders and methods of fastening them to wood edges

Plastic Borders

To cover wood edges one can use either plastic material similar to that used on surfaces, and applied by the same method (E), or standard plastic borders (F).

Application Of Fabric To Doors

A—Application of fabric to a sliding door

B—Fabric held in place on a door by molding

C and D—Two methods of applying a fabric panel to a frame

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