Short-Roll Convenience, Manhattan Finish Precision
This SM'art ABS edgebanding in color Empire (SMM020) delivers a factory-matched edge on SM'art decorative panels without committing to a full production roll. At 43 mm wide and 54 feet per roll, it is the right format for a focused job or a shop keeping a tight color inventory in the Manhattan finish family.
Key Features
- Color-matched to SM'art Empire (SMM020) — produced to align with the Empire decor across the SM'art collection.
- Manhattan finish — surface texture and sheen coordinate with the Manhattan finish family panels for a consistent face-to-edge read.
- 43 mm width — sized to trim flush on standard panel thicknesses with enough overhang to clean up both faces cleanly.
- 1 mm ABS thickness — durable enough for cabinetry edges that take daily contact without the bulk of a thicker industrial band.
- 54-foot short roll — covers a single project or a targeted restock without the commitment of a 328-foot production roll.
- Chlorine-free ABS material — clears specifications that exclude PVC edgebanding.
Where This Edgebanding Fits the Work
Empire is a color built for contemporary cabinetry where the edge needs to disappear against the face. The Manhattan finish gives it the same surface character as the panel, so the joint reads as a single material rather than a faced board with a separate tape applied. That matters most on open shelving, tall door stacks, and casework with exposed ends — anywhere a viewer's eye runs across the edge at close range. The 54-foot roll format suits a finish carpenter building a single vanity or a small shop adding one color to a kitchen run, rather than a high-volume operation running the same color every week.
Material and Construction
ABS is the material of choice when a specification rules PVC out, and it also happens to produce a precise, stable edge that takes color matching well. Because there is no chlorine in the formulation, it meets the requirements of projects specifying environmentally preferred materials. The 1 mm thickness is the standard for cabinet-grade edgebanding applied on an automatic edgebander, giving a durable, chip-resistant edge without visually thickening the panel. The 43 mm width provides the overhang needed to trim flush on panels up to roughly 19 mm without a second pass.
Who Orders This Roll
Designers and cabinet shops specifying SM'art panels in the Empire color will want the matching band on hand before cutting begins — running to a generic color on a visible edge undermines the finish investment in the panel. For small shops or independent installers finishing a single project, the 54-foot roll avoids the waste and storage burden of a full-length coil. Renovation contractors doing a kitchen or bath in an Empire-color scheme can close every exposed cut edge without overbuying. This roll is an indoor product for finished cabinetry; it is not a substrate band or a structural edge treatment.
Does this edgebanding require a machine edgebander, or can it be applied by hand?
This roll does not come pre-glued, so it is applied with an edgebander using a glue pot. Hand application with an iron is possible with a separate hot-melt adhesive, but a machine gives a cleaner, more consistent bond on a finished cabinet run.
Will 43 mm cover a 19 mm panel edge?
Yes. The 43 mm width gives enough overhang on a 19 mm panel for a flush trim on both faces. For thicker panels, confirm the panel thickness against the band width before ordering.
Is this the right edgebanding if my specification excludes PVC?
Yes. ABS is chlorine-free, which is the material distinction that separates it from PVC edgebanding. If the project spec or green building submittal calls out PVC exclusion, ABS meets that requirement.
Is a 328-foot production roll available in this color and width?
The SM'art edgebanding program offers both short and full-length rolls depending on the width. Check the 43 mm listings for the longer roll option if your shop's volume warrants it.
The Right Edge Closes the Job
A matched edge in Empire and Manhattan finish means the panel work reads as finished from every angle. The 54-foot ABS roll in SMM020 keeps the color consistent across every cut without overcommitting inventory.
