Adhesives for modular furniture in living rooms

In the living area, it is impossible to imagine life without case furniture. This includes everyday pieces such as cabinets, chests of drawers, coffee tables or stereo cabinets which can be found in almost every living room. The panels used for this type of furniture are often made of wood-based materials, such as MDF or pressboard. To create a desirable appearance, the surfaces are laminated with decorative material. This would not be possible without suitable adhesives. Durability, perfectly laminated surfaces or an edge finish with an invisible glue line define the demanding requirements profile of the adhesive. The adhesive used plays a key role in ensuring an uncomplicated and efficient production process.

Polyurethane-based adhesives offer by far the best performance. KLEIBERIT micro-emission adhesives in particular are being used more and more. They enable even better occupational safety and are more environmentally friendly.

Lamination

Adhesives for 2D surface lamination

Laminating furniture fronts

Wood-based materials such as particleboard or MDF are the typical basic elements of modular furniture. To improve the overall appearance and depending on the intended use, the surfaces are then coated with different decors, ranging from real wood veneers to ABS, PMMA or PET films. The choice is huge and offers furniture designers almost unlimited possibilities.

The following furniture elements can be surface laminated:

  • fronts

  • side panels

  • rear panels

  • shelves

Super matt and high-gloss decors are currently in trend. The surfaces must be mirror-smooth, also across bonded edges, as even the smallest irregularities can have a negative impact on the visual effect.
Our product range includes a choice of adhesives for classic surface laminating, high-gloss and super matt decors, and even for laminating with extremely thin films. We also offer our expertise to optimally configure your production processes.

Surface and edges in one step – the CompleteLine Method We offer tried-and-tested inline solutions for effective surface bonding and edge banding.

KLEIBERIT strives to constantly and ambitiously improve adhesive formulations. Our engineers have many years of experience in surface laminating, and comprehensive knowledge of standard machines and production processes. Find the right adhesive for your purpose and let us help you develop an efficient production process.

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Surface lamination with 3D technology

Some furniture surfaces are three-dimensional (usually specially formed or milled MDF panels), either for construction or design-related reasons. They are surface laminated to achieve an appealing look, feel and function, usually in a 3D process using membrane or vacuum pressing. As a rule, low-viscosity, single or two-component PUR dispersions are used for laminating.

Examples for uses:

  • fronts

  • shelf tops of sideboards and display cabinets

  • closet doors

  • door panels

made of material combinations of:

  • PVC films and MDF

  • PP films and MDF

  • ABS films and MDF

  • real wood veneers and MDF

Narrow radii and sharp contours are a special challenge in 3D lamination. Achieving a good result requires both the right adhesive and the correct know-how for its application.

PUR dispersions are the products of choice here, as they can be used for gluing standard films as well as high-gloss decors. Even very thin films that are sensitive to high temperatures can be glued with the right dispersion. The PUR dispersion is applied to the carrier material either with a manual gun or automated spray nozzles, and the decor material is then pressed on with a vacuum or membrane press. The pressure and heat in the press reactivate the adhesive and allow the film to adapt to the contours of the carrier material.

PVAc dispersions (aka white glues) can be used for laminating real wood veneers, and are a cost-effective alternative to PUR dispersions for gluing all kinds of veneers. Before the materials are joined in a membrane press, the veneers are moistened to prevent any cracks or tears appearing during the pressing process. PUR dispersions are the best choice when a very high resistance to temperatures and moisture is required, e.g. as in for bathroom and kitchen furniture.

Contact us for advice. Our engineers have a wealth of experience in dealing with the challenges of 3D lamination. Benefit from our decades of experience.

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Edge

Edge banding for living room furniture

Invisible glue lines between surfaces and edges are fundamental to ensuring a good visual appearance. So-called zero bond lines represent top processing quality and are the benchmark for modern edge banding. Manufacturing can be complex, with specifications such as high processing speeds and immediate subsequent processing having to be factored in.

Naturally, any adhesives used also have to meet the demanding criteria. Over many years and in close cooperation with renowned machine manufacturers, we have developed groundbreaking edge banding solutions. Which adhesive is best for which purpose depends on specific requirements, such as the materials used, the technical production parameters, and the intended use of the end product. Edge banding is typically used on the following furniture parts:

  • sides

  • shelf tops and undersides

  • shelves

  • fronts

Common material combinations used for edge banding are:

  • MDF boards with ABS edges

  • chipboards with ABS edges

  • sandwich panels with ABS edges

  • sandwich panels with aluminium edges

EVA, APAO or PUR hotmelts are used depending on the intended purpose.

Do you need help on which adhesive to use or how to optimize processes? Our engineers have extensive knowledge of standard edge banding machines. With over 70 years of experience in adhesives and coating machines and methods, we have the expertise to improve your specific edge banding processes.

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Profile

Profile wrapping for living room cabinet furniture

Laminated decor skirting is integral to modular furniture. Sophisticated designs with rounded elements, etc., provide visual appeal as well as having functional purposes, and there are countless decor materials to choose from on the market. Coating surfaces with narrow radii requires very specific adhesive properties and processing conditions. Using the right adhesive leads to perfect results and significantly contributes to an efficient and cost-effective production process.

Reactive PUR hotmelts are the product of choice for profile wrapping. Using the right primer (if and where needed) and an optimally configured wrapping line will guarantee consistent adhesive quality.The following material combinations are common for living room furniture:

Decor materials:

  • CPL

  • paper

  • veneers

  • thermoplastic films

Profile materials:

  • solid wood

  • wood-based materials

  • aluminium

  • plastics

Let us advise you! Our many years of experience and continuous R&D activities always keep us up to date with the latest adhesive technologies.Let our engineers help you find the right adhesive and the correct machine configuration for your needs. Tailored to your production process.

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Assembly

Gluing dowels and furniture bodies

A finished piece of modular furniture has all its components joined together, generally with dowels. To achieve a high degree of stability, special dowel glues are used to attach the dowels, often mechanically with automatic dowel insertion machines. Either a very high viscosity or a low viscosity thixotropic dowel glue is used, depending on the specifications of the production process. Our modern dowel glues are easy to dose and provide secure adhesion over the entire lifecycle of the piece of furniture.

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Assembly bonding

Gluing is often a simpler option to drilling holes and inserting screws. Our PUR and STP-based assembly adhesives are ideal for the purpose, e.g. for:

  • gluing handles to cupboard doors

  • gluing drawer handles

  • attaching skirting boards

  • mounting decor elements

Our assembly adhesives allow you to connect almost all types of materials. Do you need help with a specific application? Our experts have many years of experience and can help you find the right adhesive and the related process.

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Products

New products

KLEIBERIT 601.1.00 1C STP assembly adhesive
  • low-emission
  • suitable for natural stone
  • low-emission
  • suitable for natural stone
Base
STP
Certificates
  • very low emission (EC1 plus R) according to EMICODE classification
Applications
  • attaching drawer and cupboard door knobs and handles
  • all types of assembly bonding
  • attaching drawer and cupboard door knobs and handles
KLEIBERIT 605.1.20 1C STP adhesive
  • no foaming
  • wide adhesion spectrum
  • can be applied with a roller or a spatula
Base
STP
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • EC1 plus according to GEV EMICODE classification
Applications
  • surface bonding of different materials such as mineral materials, rigid foams, wood, glass, metals, and many plastics
  • wide variety of assembly bonding applications
KLEIBERIT 706.9.38 Reactive hotmelt
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • edge banding
KLEIBERIT 707.9.85 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • no hazard labeling required, contains renewable raw materials
  • for industrial equipment with higher feeding speeds
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 736.2.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • revolutionary, isocyanate-free reactive hotmelt
  • low processing temperature
Base
Reactive polymer
Certificates
Applications
  • general surface lamination

Reactive PUR hotmelts

KLEIBERIT 702.0.50 Reactive ME Hotmelt
  • suitable for CompleteLine process
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • profile wrapping
KLEIBERIT 702.5.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • profile wrapping
KLEIBERIT 706.0.05 Reactive hotmelt
  • excellent running properties, sticks to a wide range of materials
  • good surface properties
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination
  • very suitable for thin papers and films
KLEIBERIT 706.1.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • highest surface quality
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • general surface lamination
  • high-gloss and super matt decors
KLEIBERIT 706.2.03 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • profile wrapping
  • general surface lamination
KLEIBERIT 706.2.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • sticks to a wide range of materials
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • general surface lamination
KLEIBERIT 706.7.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • very high initial strength
  • excellent adhesion to HPL
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of cover materials such as HPL, CPL
KLEIBERIT 706.7.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • high initial strength
  • excellent adhesion to HPL
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of cover materials such as HPL, CPL
  • impermeable materials, e.g. HPL
KLEIBERIT 707.6.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • all-round product for edge banding; balanced performance
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 707.6.30 Reactive hotmelt
  • overnight hotmelt
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 707.9.40 Reactive hotmelt
  • highest possible initial strength
  • ideal for CNC machines
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 707.9.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • free of labeling
  • for industrial equipment with higher feeding speeds
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 707.9.85 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • no hazard labeling required, contains renewable raw materials
  • for industrial equipment with higher feeding speeds
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • versatile edge banding on furniture boards (fronts, rear and base panels, sides)
KLEIBERIT 709.1.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • excellent adhesion to inorganic materials
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of mineral materials (e.g. stone veneers), metal, and glass
KLEIBERIT 709.1.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • free of labeling
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • profile wrapping
  • general surface lamination
  • with integrated adhesion promoter for metal surfaces
KLEIBERIT 709.3.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • very high surface smoothness and quality
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • high-gloss decors
  • super matt decors
KLEIBERIT 711.0.52 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • light-fast product
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of transparent plastic films with suitable adhesion promoter on the adhesive side
KLEIBERIT 711.2.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • plastics specialist
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of various plastic films
KLEIBERIT 711.3.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • for gluing diffusion-resistant materials
  • high initial strength
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • IMO FTP Code Part 5 & Part 2
Applications
  • general surface lamination
KLEIBERIT 711.3.37 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • no hazard labeling version of 711.3.00
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • general surface lamination
KLEIBERIT 711.9.00 Reactive hotmelt
  • long open time
  • extremely high initial strength
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of materials with high recoil strength, e.g. veneers, HPL, etc.
  • honeycomb plate panelling
KLEIBERIT 711.9.06 Reactive hotmelt
  • for porous and pressure-sensitive materials
  • very high initial strength
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of materials with high recoil strength, e.g. veneers, HPL, etc.
  • honeycomb plate panelling
KLEIBERIT 716.8.50 Reactive ME hotmelt
  • product free of labeling
  • plasticizer stable
  • excellent bonding to plastics
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • general surface lamination
  • surface lamination of plasticized materials on carrier boards

Polyolefin hotmelts

KLEIBERIT 753.5.00 Hotmelt
  • high temperature resistance
  • suitable for roller, slot nozzle and CNC machines
Base
PO
Certificates
Applications
  • straight edges
  • postforming
  • soft forming
KLEIBERIT 754.1.00 Hotmelt
  • for feeding speeds up to 80m/min
Base
PO
Certificates
Applications
  • straight edges
  • postforming
  • soft forming

EVA hotmelts

KLEIBERIT 773.3.00 Hotmelt
  • high initial strength
  • transparent glue joint
  • for high feed rates
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing all kinds of standard edging materials
KLEIBERIT 773.8.00 Hotmelt
  • for high feed rates
  • high initial strength
  • also for solid wood and veneer edges
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing all kinds of standard edging materials
KLEIBERIT 774.4.00 Hotmelt
  • for all standard edge banding materials
  • good initial strength
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing all kinds of standard edging materials
KLEIBERIT 777.0.00 Hotmelt
  • high heat resistance
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing all kinds of standard edging materials
KLEIBERIT 779.6.00 Hotmelt
  • also for solid wood and veneer edges
  • good initial strength
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing all kinds of standard edging materials
  • edge banding with HolzHer machines
KLEIBERIT 782.0.00 Hotmelt
  • HolzHer cartridge
Base
EVA
Certificates
Applications
  • edge banding with HolzHer machines

1C PUR adhesives

KLEIBERIT 501.0.00 1C PUR adhesive
  • medium open time
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • DIN EN 14257 (Watt 91)
  • IMO FTP Code Part 5 & Part 2
Applications
  • manufacturing furniture with high moisture resistance specifications
  • surface bonding of HPL and CPL to wood-based materials
  • surface bonding of laminated panels
KLEIBERIT 501.4.00 1C PUR adhesive
  • very short open time
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • DIN EN 14257 (Watt 91)
Applications
  • fast assembly and repair gluing with high temperature and moisture resistance
KLEIBERIT 501.6.00 1C PUR adhesive
  • long open time
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • DIN EN 14257 (Watt 91)
Applications
  • surface bonding of HPL and CPL to wood-based materials
  • surface bonding of laminated panels
  • manufacturing furniture with high moisture resistance specifications
KLEIBERIT 501.8.00 1C PUR adhesive
  • short open time
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • DIN EN 14257 (Watt 91)
  • DIN EN 12765 C4
Applications
  • manufacturing furniture with high moisture resistance requirements
  • surface bonding of HPL and CPL to wood-based materials
  • gluing frame corners made of all common types of wood for windows
KLEIBERIT 605.1.20 1C STP adhesive
  • no foaming
  • wide adhesion spectrum
  • can be applied with a roller or a spatula
Base
STP
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
  • EC1 plus according to GEV EMICODE classification
Applications
  • surface bonding of different materials such as mineral materials, rigid foams, wood, glass, metals, and many plastics
  • wide variety of assembly bonding applications

Dispersion adhesives

KLEIBERIT 332.0.00 Surface/veneer glue
  • dispersion adhesive with long open time
Base
PVAc
Certificates
  • IMO FTP Code Part 5 & Part 2
  • Minergie Eco (A + P), corresponding to 1st priority ECO-BKP
Applications
  • surface bonding of laminated panels on wood-based boards
KLEIBERIT 303.0.00 White glue
  • dispersion with medium open time (6-10 minutes)
Base
PVAc
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D3
  • as a two component glue with 5% KLEIBERIT 303.5.00 DIN EN 204 D4
  • DIN EN 14257 (Watt 91)
  • FDA Guideline 21CFR § 175.105
Applications
  • surface bonding of HPL and CPL to wood-based materials
  • surface bonding (veneer on wood-based materials)
  • surface bonding of laminated panels
  • gluing mortise joints
  • dowel gluing
  • gluing furniture bodies
KLEIBERIT 308.0.00 Lacquer glue
  • dispersion adhesive for varnished surfaces
Base
Synthetic resin dispersion
Certificates
Applications
  • bonding wood-based materials to varnished surfaces
KLEIBERIT 316.0.00 Dowel glue
  • non-blocking PVAc dispersion for use with doweling machines with injection nozzles
Base
PVAc
Certificates
Applications
  • gluing furniture bodies with automatic dowelling machines
  • knot-sealing machines
KLEIBERIT 347.0.00 PVAc glue
  • dispersion with short open time (3-4 mins)
Base
PVAc
Certificates
  • IMO FTP Code Part 5 & Part 2
Applications
  • stationary postforming process, multi-layer molded wood manufacturing, surface lamination, edge banding, furniture body gluing
KLEIBERIT 430.7.00 1C PUR dispersion adhesive
  • single-component, with integrated hardener
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • 3D film lamination for all standard films
KLEIBERIT 431.7.00 1C PUR dispersion adhesive
  • THE high-gloss expert
  • suitable for automated spraying systems
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • FIRA certified according to BS 6222 Part 3 1999
Applications
  • 3D film lamination for high-gloss and thin films
KLEIBERIT 433.2.00 Supratherm - 2C PUR dispersion adhesive
  • all-round product for all standard deep-drawing processes
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • 3D film lamination for all standard films, usable with or without a hardener
KLEIBERIT 436.3.00 2C PUR dispersion adhesive
  • laminating dispersion for temperature-sensitive materials (for deep-drawing)
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • 3D film lamination for all standard films, usable with or without a hardener. Very high heat resistance

Solvent-based adhesives

KLEIBERIT 265.0.00 Industrial adhesive
  • can be applied with doctor blades, fast-drying, high feeding speed
Base
Certificates
Applications
  • surface lamination of plastic and paper films on wood-based materials

Assembly adhesives

1C PUR assembly adhesive 568.1.00
  • all-round adhesive for use on building sites
  • high-strength bonding, open time approx. 3 mins
Base
PUR
Certificates
  • DIN EN 204 D4
Applications
  • all types of assembly bonding
KLEIBERIT 566.0.00 1C PUR assembly adhesive
  • long-term elasticity, re-paintable glue joints, suitable for metal to stone gluing
Base
PUR
Certificates
Applications
  • all types of assembly bonding
KLEIBERIT 584.0.00 1C STP adhesive
  • long-term elasticity, re-paintable, UV and weather resistant
Base
STP
Certificates
Applications
  • all types of assembly bonding
KLEIBERIT 600.0.00 1C STP assembly adhesive
  • low-emission, long-term elasticity, transparent
Base
STP
Certificates
Applications
  • all types of assembly bonding
KLEIBERIT 601.1.00 1C STP assembly adhesive
  • low-emission
  • suitable for natural stone
Base
STP
Certificates
  • very low emission (EC1 plus R) according to EMICODE classification
Applications
  • attaching drawer and cupboard door knobs and handles
  • all types of assembly bonding
  • repair gluing

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