SM'art ABS Edgebanding For Matching Rockefeller Panel Edges
This 1 mm ABS edgebanding is produced by SALT International to match the SMM022 Rockefeller decor in the SM'art collection, carrying the Manhattan finish from the panel face onto every cut edge. The 43 mm width is sized to trim flush on panels up to 19 mm thick, and the 54-foot roll covers a focused run without committing the shop to a full production quantity.
Key Features
- Exact color match to SMM022 Rockefeller — produced by SALT International in the same Manhattan finish as the SM'art panel.
- ABS construction, chlorine-free — clears specifications that restrict PVC edgebanding.
- 43 mm width — sufficient overhang to trim flush on 19 mm panels with material to clean up both faces.
- 54-foot short roll — sized for a single project or a selective color run without overbuying.
- 1 mm thickness — standard for cabinetry and commercial casework edge applications.
Where This Edgebanding Earns Its Place
Every cut edge on a Rockefeller panel is an opportunity for the face and the edge to read as one surface — or to break the illusion. SALT produces this banding specifically for SMM022, so the Manhattan finish and the Rockefeller tone match across the joint rather than approximating it. That consistency matters on open shelving, door stacks with visible stiles, and any run of casework where the edge is in plain sight at arm's reach.
The 54-foot roll format fits naturally into jobs where Rockefeller is an accent color or an insert within a larger design — enough footage to close a kitchen island or a set of wardrobe doors without a roll going stale on the shelf. For higher-volume work, the 328-foot production roll is available separately.
Construction and Finish Detail
ABS is the standard banding polymer for European panel programs, and it is the material SALT specifies across the SM'art collection. Unlike PVC, ABS is chlorine-free — a distinction that matters wherever a green building specification or a school or healthcare contract restricts halogenated materials. At 1 mm, the banding profiles cleanly on an edgebander and holds a tight radius without cracking on lipped door edges. The Manhattan finish on this color carries a distinct surface character that reads differently from a plain solid or a wood-grain decor — matching it from a third-party roll introduces visible variance at the edge, which is why the vendor-produced match is the correct choice for this decor.
Right Fit for the Job
This roll belongs in the hands of cabinet shops building SM'art Rockefeller casework who need a short-run option, designers specifying a complete material package for a single install, and millwork operations running Rockefeller as an accent that does not justify a full production roll. It is indoor, finished-surface work — the banding is applied after cutting and is not a structural component. Shops running high volumes of this color should consider the 328-foot roll for better yield per linear foot.
Is SMM022 Rockefeller being discontinued?
Yes. Rockefeller is a discontinued SM'art color that is currently selling through existing inventory. It is the right choice for a one-off job or a short run, but it should not be specified into a project that will require reorders — the color will not be restocked once inventory is depleted.
Does this banding require a special edgebander setting for the Manhattan finish?
The Manhattan finish is a surface character on the face of the banding and does not change the application method. Apply it the same way as any 1 mm ABS strip on your edgebander — the finish appears on the outer face and is not affected by the glue side or the trim operation.
Can I use a close third-party color instead of this roll?
A third-party color may come close, but the Manhattan finish has specific texture and sheen characteristics that are difficult to match from outside the SALT program. For work where the edge is visible and the finish is part of the design intent, the vendor-produced match is the reliable choice.
What panel thickness does the 43 mm width suit?
The 43 mm width provides enough overhang to trim flush on panels up to 19 mm thick, which covers the standard decorative panel thickness in the SM'art collection. It also works on thinner substrates where a wider band is preferred for handling ease.
Close Every Edge in the Same Color
A cut panel edge is the one place a finish can break down — this roll exists so it does not. Matching ABS from the same program means the Rockefeller decor runs from face to edge without a visible seam, and the job finishes as specified.
