Manhattan Finish Edgebanding for Bold, Graphic Casework
This SM'art ABS edgebanding in color Empire (SMM020) pairs directly with SALT International's SM'art decorative panel program, delivering a precise color match on cut edges of Empire-faced panels. At 65 mm wide and 1 mm thick, it covers the edge of thicker panels and solid components cleanly, and the 328-foot roll keeps a production run moving without a mid-job change.
Key Features
- Exact color match to SM'art Empire panels — the banding is produced in the same SMM020 Empire decor so the edge reads as part of the face.
- 65 mm width — sized for heavier panels and solid components where a narrower band would not trim flush.
- 1 mm ABS construction — chlorine-free polymer that dimensionally stable enough for tight color and gloss matching.
- Manhattan finish — the SM'art finish family that defines the surface texture and sheen of this edgebanding roll.
- 328-foot production roll — enough footage to run a full cabinet job without switching rolls mid-sequence.
Where This Edgebanding Earns Its Place
Every cut edge on an Empire panel is an opportunity for the color story to break down. This banding closes that gap. It belongs on cabinet box edges, shelf edges, door perimeters, and drawer fronts anywhere the SM'art Empire decor is the specified face. The 65 mm width is the right choice when the panel is thick enough that a 23 mm or 43 mm band would leave exposed core on one or both faces after trimming. It also suits solid components built up to greater thickness, such as a waterfall countertop edge or a laminated worktop apron, where coverage has to reach across the full build-up.
On a production run, the 328-foot roll reduces the number of times the edgebander is rethreaded and eliminates the color-match risk that comes from blending partial rolls.
ABS Material and Manhattan Surface
ABS edgebanding is chlorine-free, which puts it in compliance with specifications that exclude PVC from the material list. The polymer holds its dimension well through the temperature cycling of an edgebander, and its surface takes the Manhattan finish texture without the gloss shift that can appear on softer banding materials. The Manhattan finish is a defined surface character within the SM'art collection, calibrated to match the texture and sheen of the Empire panel face so the joint reads as continuous rather than banded.
At 1 mm, this band is a standard production thickness, applied on an automated edgebander with a hot-melt glue system. It is not a hand-iron product — plan for machine application.
Best Fit for This Roll
Cabinet shops running SM'art Empire panels as a house standard will see the most value from this SKU. The 65 mm width and 328-foot roll length are sized for volume, so a small one-off project that needs only a meter or two is better served by a short roll if one is available. Designers specifying Empire for a commercial interior or a multi-room residential project should confirm the banding width against their panel thickness and component build-ups before the job goes to cut. Contractors sourcing for an install where the panels are already on site can match the color code SMM020 directly to confirm they have the right roll.
Does this banding require a specific adhesive or machine setting?
Standard hot-melt EVA adhesive used in most edgebanders is compatible with 1 mm ABS banding. Specific feed speed and temperature should be dialed to the machine manufacturer's recommendation for 1 mm ABS — most production edgebanders cover this in their setup guide.
Is the Manhattan finish available in narrower widths for thinner panels?
Yes. The SM'art edgebanding program for Empire includes 23 mm and 43 mm widths in addition to this 65 mm roll. Match the width to the panel thickness so the overhang trims cleanly on both faces.
Can this banding be used with panels from other collections?
The banding is produced to match the SM'art Empire decor. It is a color and texture match for that panel, not a generic band. Using it on a panel from a different collection or vendor is likely to produce a visible color or texture mismatch at the edge.
Is ABS banding acceptable for specifications that restrict PVC?
Yes. ABS is chlorine-free and is the standard choice where a specification lists PVC as a restricted material. Confirm the project's material specification language if there is any doubt, since some specs use generic terms that need clarification.
A Clean Edge That Holds the Color From Face to Finish
The right banding in the right width means an Empire panel reads as a solid color component from every angle, and a production roll means the run stays on schedule rather than waiting on a partial-roll scramble.
