Overview

Edge banding covers exposed edges of panel materials (like MDF or particle board) with a thin strip of material, providing a clean, finished appearance and protecting against moisture.

What is Edge Banding?

Edge banding is a thin strip (typically 1mm PVC) applied to visible edges of panels. It:

Conceals the raw core material of engineered panels
Provides a smooth, finished appearance
Protects against moisture infiltration
Available in matching colors/patterns to your panel material

Per-Edge Control

Cabinet Planner provides granular control over which edges receive banding:

Top edge — Upper edge of a panel
Right edge — Right side of a panel
Bottom edge — Lower edge of a panel
Left edge — Left side of a panel

Each edge can be independently toggled on or off, giving you complete control over your banding specifications.

Global Banding Controls

Three quick-action modes for batch control:

Auto Select

Intelligently applies banding to visible/exposed edges based on cabinet construction and position

Band All

Applies banding to all four edges of every part

Remove All

Removes all banding from every part

Banding in Cut Lists

When edge banding is configured:

Each part in the cut list shows which edges are banded (T/R/B/L indicators)
Linear meters of banding material are calculated automatically
Banding requirements appear in both CSV and PDF exports

Banding in PDF Reports PRO

The PDF manufacturing report includes:

Per-part banding specification table
Total linear meters per material/color
Visual indicators on technical drawings
Banding summary in the global BOM section

PDF reports are a PRO feature — available with the Pro plan (€20/month).

Default Settings

Banding material — PVC
Banding thickness — 1mm
Initial state — Auto-selected based on exposed edges

Tips

Use "Auto Select" as a starting point, then fine-tune individual edges
Visible edges (front-facing, ends of runs) typically need banding
Internal/hidden edges (against walls, joined to other cabinets) usually don't need banding
Always verify banding specifications in your export before sending to production
The linear meter calculation helps with material procurement and cost estimation