Gran Tour Texture ABS Edgebanding For Saviola Chocolate Panels
This is the manufacturer-matched ABS edgebanding for SALT Saviola color GSAM3 Chocolate, supplied in the Gran Tour finish family. At 23 mm wide, 1 mm thick, and 328 feet per roll, it is the component that closes a cut edge and keeps the Chocolate decor reading as a continuous surface across the panel face and every exposed substrate edge.
Key Features
- Manufacturer-matched color: Produced by SALT International to coordinate with Saviola GSAM3 Chocolate TFL panels, so the edge reads as the same surface as the face.
- Gran Tour finish family: The texture and sheen of the banding align with the Gran Tour emboss used in this Saviola color group.
- ABS polymer construction: Chlorine-free edgebanding that clears specifications where PVC is restricted and holds dimensional stability for consistent color matching.
- 23 mm width: Sized to trim flush on a 19 mm panel with enough overhang on both faces to clean up squarely after application.
- 328-foot production roll: A full-length roll suited to cabinet shops running consistent volume in this color, minimizing roll changes on a production edgebander.
- 1 mm thickness: The standard machine-applied thickness for furniture and casework edgebanding, compatible with most automated edgebanders.
Where This Banding Fits the Job
Every cut edge on a Saviola Chocolate panel is a potential weak point where the substrate shows and the decor stops. This banding exists specifically to eliminate that break. It belongs on shelf edges, cabinet box sides, door stile and rail ends, and drawer components built from GSAM3 Chocolate panels. Because the texture and tone come from the same production program as the panel, the finished edge does not read as an afterthought. Shops building full runs of Chocolate casework will cycle through this roll across an entire project without switching colors.
Material and Construction
ABS is the preferred edgebanding polymer for European decorative panel programs because it is chlorine-free and dimensionally stable. Where a green building specification or a corporate standard restricts PVC, ABS clears the requirement without a conversation. The Gran Tour finish on this banding is specific to the Saviola collection, not a generic texture applied across the SALT International line, which matters when face and edge share raking light on a tall door or a wide shelf. The 1 mm thickness is the production standard for automated edgebanders: thick enough to protect the substrate edge without creating a visible step at the glue line when trimmed correctly.
Who Reaches for This Roll
Cabinet shops running Saviola GSAM3 Chocolate as a core color keep this roll at the edgebander so work does not stop when a new batch of panels comes in. Custom furniture makers building individual pieces from Chocolate panels pull from the same roll to match a single door or a floating shelf. Designers who have specified Saviola Chocolate for a kitchen, closet, or commercial millwork package can reference GSAM3 in the banding spec to confirm a consistent match across fabricators. A 328-foot roll handles serious production volume, so this is primarily the choice for shops that run Chocolate regularly rather than occasionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this banding pre-glued, or does it require a glue pot or edgebander?
This roll is not pre-glued. It is designed for application with an edgebander using a hot-melt adhesive system, which is the standard method for production cabinet shops. It is not an iron-on product for hand application.
Does this edgebanding match all Saviola colors, or only GSAM3 Chocolate?
This roll is produced specifically for GSAM3 Chocolate. Each Saviola color has its own matching banding SKU keyed to that color code. Do not substitute across color codes even when two colors appear similar — the Gran Tour texture and the Chocolate tone are matched as a pair for GSAM3.
Will 23 mm banding work on panels thicker or thinner than 19 mm?
A 23 mm band is sized for a 19 mm panel. On thinner stock the overhang increases and trimming is still clean, but on material thicker than 19 mm the band may not cover the full edge depth. Check the substrate thickness before ordering if the project uses a non-standard panel thickness.
Is matching HPL available for Saviola GSAM3 Chocolate?
Yes. Saviola is one of the SALT International collections for which matching high-pressure laminate sheets are available. The HPL ships in two sheet sizes: 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch. Order the 60 inch sheet if your shop cannot process the wider format.
What does ABS mean for a shop that has run PVC banding for years?
ABS runs on the same equipment as PVC with no machine changes required. The practical difference is that ABS is chlorine-free, which satisfies green building and some healthcare specifications that restrict PVC. Bond strength and trim performance are comparable on a properly maintained edgebander.
The Right Edge Finish for a Chocolate Panel Job
Matched banding is the detail that separates a finished cabinet from an exposed substrate. This roll delivers the Gran Tour texture and Chocolate tone that the panel face sets up, so the edge stays part of the design rather than interrupting it.
