National Edging

  • 3 Albizia Place, Maxmead, Pinetown
  • Mon - Thurs 07:30 - 16:30 | Fri 07:30 - 15:30
  • +27 31 701 3512
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We make it our top priority to keep up to date with both local and international industry trends. We supply Jowat Adhesives, Surteco ABS and PVC Impact Edging, Furwa Laminate and Veneer Edging, Surteco Melamine and Paper Foil and Riepe Cleaning Agents for Edgebanders.

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WE OPERATE NATIONALLY

We have a full-service team operation throughout South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

WE DELIVER DAILY

Our team deliver daily to all provinces through South Africa. Contact us to place your order.

HELLO & WELCOME

Operating from our head office in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, we have a nationwide footprint, stretching throughout South Africa and into Africa.

National Edging was first established in 1997 and services the kitchen, furniture and shop-fitting industries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We’ve developed over 250 different designs in ABS, PVC, Melamine, Veneer Edgebanding and 3D Thermoplastic Foils, available in a variety of thicknesses and widths. National Edging stock the largest range of Edgebanding, PVAc, Flat Lamination, Foam Bonding, PU Dispersion and PUR adhesives in the country.

We pride ourselves on the technical service and distribution network that we can offer our customers from any one of our 7 locations in South Africa. We have an active export division whilst also having offices in Nairobi Kenya

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OUR PRODUCTS

Our extensive product range consists of edging (ABS, PVC, Melamine, Laminate Veneers and Veneers), Thermoplastic Foils, Jowat edge banding adhesives (EVA, PO and PUR), Jowat PU vacuum forming adhesives, Riepe cleaning and release agents.

EDGING

More than 140 colours and designs in various thicknesses, widths, textures, and finishes – including high gloss, crossgrain ultra-matt.

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3D WRAP THERMOPLASTIC SURFACE FOILS

Over 200 designs and finishes available in sheen, gloss, high gloss and wood look surfaces.

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JOWAT ADHESIVES

Our Jowat adhesives are of the highest quality and it offers the best possible heat and moisture resistant bond.

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INSIST ON A QUALITY FINISH FOR YOUR KITCHEN

At National Edging, we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality edging and adhesives to our kitchen manufacturing customers. Working with a comprehensive range of internationally-accredited materials, we are committed to a premium quality finish with every project we produce.

Insist on a quality finish for your kitchen.

CONTACT OUR TEAM THROUGHOUT SOUTH AFRICA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

HEAD OFFICE

CAPE TOWN

GAUTENG

NELSPRUIT

PORT ELIZABETH

POLOKWANE

BLOEMFONTEIN

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GOT QUESTIONS?

Explore our FAQs to find quick answers about our edging, adhesives, foils, and more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always happy to assist — just reach out to us directly.

WHAT IS THE CORRECT IMPACT EDGING TO USE IN A KITCHEN?

ABS is an impact, abrasive and thermally resistant, high quality thermoplastic material which is also ecologically sound with a high UV resistance.

Dollken’s surface printed ABS is sealed with a UV hardened acrylic varnish to give superb scratch resistance, as well as resistance to all standard domestic cleaning agents, meeting European standards DIN 68861, Part 1 and Part 2.

Modern kitchens are generally open plan and exposed to a variety of light sources. Dollken’s ABS meets the light fastness of wool scale 6-7, and will therefore not fade when exposed to the natural light normally found in a kitchen environment.

 

For the consumer it is definitely the heat resistance. ABS is thermally stable, whereas PVC shrinks when exposed to excessive heat around an oven, boiling kettle or toaster. This exposes the edges of the board substrate, allowing moisture to set in. Besides being unsightly, this will result in the substrate swelling and leading to possible de-lamination. For the kitchen manufacturer, it is easy processing. ABS is significantly lighter in weight and slightly softer than PVC, so the wear and tear on tooling is considerably reduced when using ABS.

 

ARE THERE ANY OTHER ADVANTAGES OF ABS OVER PVC?

Yes, ABS can be painted over without any priming or preparation. For painted doors, ABS edging give a good impact resistance under the painted edge. Dollken’s environmentally friendly ABS comes with an international ‘Green Guard’ certificate and has no chlorine compounds making this a totally biodegradable material.

 

For premium gloss panels and kitchen doors, a 1mm to 1.3mm is ideal – any thicker than that will reduce the effectiveness of the high gloss edge. The milled area will always be a matt finish so the smaller the milled area is, the better.

For conventional panels and kitchen doors, a 1.3mm or 1.5mm is most suitable. Both allow for a decent radius while reducing the ‘frame effect’ that a thicker edgebanding would produce. This is particularly noticeable on a woodgrain design, where the based colour is not identical to the surface print. 1.3mm and 1.5mm ABS edges are more flexible than 2mm and ideal for contour edgebanding.

For carcass edgebanding, a 1mm ABS is ideal. The ability to radius the edge will ensure no sharp edges.

 

For PVC wrap doors, you need high heat and moisture resistance PU dispersion with an integrated catalyst. For edgbanding, you need the highest heat resistant adhesive possible, with a low or zero filler content and extremely good adhesion properties.

For solid timber lamination, a high solid content D3 certified PVAC should be used.

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