Manhattan Finish Edgebanding for a Polished Edge on Every Cut
This SM'art ABS edgebanding in the Epic (SMM023) color closes the cut edges of matching SM'art TFL panels with the Manhattan finish, producing a consistent, professional result from face to edge. It ships on a 328-foot production roll, 23 mm wide and 1 mm thick, in ABS polymer — the chlorine-free material of choice for cabinet shops working to specifications that restrict PVC.
Key Features
- Matching SM'art color SMM023 Epic — produced in the same Manhattan finish decor as the panel, so face and edge read as one continuous surface.
- ABS polymer construction — chlorine-free material that clears PVC-restricted specifications without substitution.
- 23 mm width — sized to trim flush on standard 19 mm TFL panel stock with enough overhang to clean up both faces cleanly.
- 1 mm thickness — the production-standard gauge for automated edgebanders and consistent glue-line results.
- 328-foot production roll — sized for high-volume runs in a cabinet shop or millwork operation.
Where This Edgebanding Earns Its Place
The Manhattan finish in the Epic decor is a strong choice for contemporary casework — the kind of project where a mismatched or close-enough edge stands out and undercuts the whole installation. Applying a vendor-matched band in the same color and surface family keeps the face and edge unified under any lighting condition, including the raking light that finds every mismatch in a finished kitchen or commercial fitting. This roll is the right call when a job specifies SM'art SMM023 panels and color consistency is non-negotiable through the edgeband. It is also suited to designers and fabricators who pre-order banding with the panel to ensure a true match arrives together before the job starts.
Material and Construction Fit
ABS edgebanding differs from PVC in one critical way for many commercial and institutional projects: it contains no chlorine. That distinction matters on specifications that name PVC by exclusion, common in healthcare, education, and LEED-tracked commercial work. The 1 mm gauge runs through production edgebanders without adjustment from a standard setup, and the 23 mm width provides consistent overhang on both faces of a 19 mm panel, leaving clean material to trim rather than a tight margin that risks tearing. Because this banding comes from the SM'art program, the color and surface texture are coordinated at the manufacturing level — not approximated from a third-party match.
Who Orders This Roll and Why
High-volume cabinet shops building contemporary kitchens, closet systems, or commercial casework in SM'art colors will recognize the 328-foot roll as the practical production format — enough linear footage to run a meaningful batch without interrupting the edgebander for a fresh roll mid-job. Millwork operations and shop managers pre-specifying for a build sequence value having the matching banding confirmed and on hand before the panels hit the saw. The Epic color in Manhattan finish also suits designers specifying across a showroom or multi-room project who need reliable color repeatability from one order to the next.
Is this banding pre-glued, or does it require a separate adhesive?
This is an unglued ABS roll intended for use with an automated edgebander and a hot-melt glue system. It is not an iron-on product.
Does matching HPL exist for the SM'art collection in this color?
Matching HPL is available for the SM'art collection. This edgebanding coordinates with those HPL sheets, so face panels, edgebanding, and countertop or horizontal surfaces can all carry the same color and finish.
Will this banding work on panel thicknesses other than 19 mm?
The 23 mm width trims cleanly on 19 mm stock and also works on 16 mm and 18 mm panels, leaving adequate overhang on both faces for a clean trim pass. It is not the right choice for thicker substrates where a wider band is needed.
Can I order a shorter roll if I do not need 328 feet?
The SM'art collection at 23 mm width ships on the 328-foot roll only. Short-run rolls in this width are not available for this collection.
The Right Edge for the Job Already Specified
When the panels are already called out as SM'art SMM023 Epic in Manhattan finish, this banding removes the guesswork from the edge — the color, texture, and surface are sourced from the same program, so the finish stays consistent from face to edge to the next face without chasing an approximate match.
