Edgebanding For Wide Panels and Thick-Stock Casework
This is SALT SM'art ABS edgebanding in Milano (SMIT04), supplied in the wide 65 mm width on a compact 54-foot roll. It is produced to match the SM'art collection's SMIT04 decor exactly, so a cut edge reads as a continuous surface against the panel face. The Italia finish gives this color its distinctive texture character, and the ABS polymer construction keeps the banding chlorine-free for specifications that rule out PVC.
Key Features
- 65 mm width covers thicker panel stock and wide-edge applications where a 23 mm or 43 mm band falls short.
- 1 mm ABS thickness delivers a clean, durable edge with a mechanical profile that survives handling and cleaning.
- 54-foot roll is sized for focused runs and single-project use without committing the shop to a 328-foot production coil.
- SMIT04 Milano color match aligns the edge decor precisely with the SM'art panel face for a seamless finished appearance.
- Italia finish carries the texture family of the corresponding SM'art panel onto the banding surface.
- Chlorine-free ABS clears specifications that exclude PVC edgebanding by material type.
Where the Wide Roll Does the Work
The 65 mm width is the right choice when the panel edge is thick enough that a narrower band leaves core exposed after trimming, or when the design calls for a wider visible edge detail. Thick countertop-height cabinet bodies, stacked-panel construction, and doubled substrate edges all put a narrow banding width at risk of leaving a gap at the top or bottom trim line. At 65 mm, there is enough overhang to flush-trim cleanly on any standard cabinet panel and still have margin for an edge profile or a lipped detail. The 54-foot roll suits a focused run rather than a full shop production cycle, making it a practical buy when Milano appears on one section of a project rather than throughout.
Material and Finish
ABS edgebanding is extruded from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a polymer that holds its shape at normal edgebander temperatures, takes glue evenly, and trims without chipping. It does not contain chlorine, which matters on projects where the specification calls for PVC-free materials. The Italia finish on the SMIT04 Milano color aligns the surface texture of the banding with the corresponding SM'art panel decor, so the edge and face share the same visual and tactile register rather than the edge reading as a flat strip against a textured face. At 1 mm thickness the banding is stiff enough for machine application on a standard edgebander with a glue pot.
Who Specifies This Width
Cabinet shops working in the SM'art collection reach for the 65 mm width when the job includes panels at 19 mm or greater, doubled substrates, or any condition where the standard 23 mm band will not cover cleanly after trimming. Designers specifying Milano throughout a project often stock the short roll alongside a longer roll of the 23 mm width so the shop has both edge conditions covered. The compact 54-foot roll also suits millwork contractors who need a color match for a punch-list repair or a single cabinet run without excess inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this banding apply on a standard edgebander with a hot-melt glue pot?
Yes. At 1 mm thickness and 65 mm width, this ABS banding feeds through a standard hot-melt edgebander without modification. Confirm your machine's maximum width capacity if you are running an older or compact unit.
Is the Italia finish the same texture as the matching SM'art panel?
The Italia finish on the banding is produced to coordinate with the SM'art panel face in the same decor. The result is a consistent surface character at the edge rather than a flat strip against a textured panel.
Why order the 54-foot roll instead of the 328-foot production roll?
The 54-foot roll exists for jobs where Milano appears in a limited run. If your shop cycles through this color regularly, the longer roll reduces per-foot cost and changeover time. For a single project or a repair run, the short roll avoids sitting on inventory you may not use.
Does matching HPL exist for the SM'art collection in this color?
SM'art matching HPL is available in the 60-inch by 120-inch sheet size. Check the SM'art HPL listings to confirm current availability in the SMIT04 Milano color.
A Clean Edge Across Every Cut
The right banding width, matched to the decor and the panel thickness, is what keeps an edge from reading as an afterthought. The SMIT04 Milano 65 mm roll gives a shop a color-accurate, texture-consistent edge solution for the conditions where narrower banding simply does not reach.
