Aluminium edging strips are mainly used for decoration in construction. They cover the edge between two walls or connect the gap between two levels. Made of aluminum alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6, they are coated with various color and designs like silver, black, champagne, titanium, gold, copper, wooden and stone. Suitable surface treatments for them include chrome polish, brushing, sand blasting, satin, bright anodized, mill finish, mechanical polishing, chemical polishing and powder coating etc. Diverse surface treatment methods enable people to match desired colors and designs more conveniently. In accordance with practical requirement, aluminium edging strips are usually 2.5 or 3 meters long and from 0.8 to 2.0mm thick. The height ranges from 6mm to 12.5mm. These are only normal sizes. Most factories accept customization. There are as many as 16 shapes available for different applications, such as tile trim, quarter round, square box, tile-in ramp profile, transition strip, T shape, internal profiles, external corner, carpet trim, Z-grip, dual grip, single edge, stair nosing, straight edge, arc-shaped, bull-nose and so on.
In our daily life aluminium edging strips decorates the edges of ceramic tiles, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, houses, hotels, walls, KTV rooms, hospitals, office buildings etc. In addition to decoration, they also have a protective function. On the one hand, they keep edges safe inside, and on the other hand, they protect people from sharp edges covered skillfully by them. As a raw material for construction, aluminium edging strips boast several advantages. First, they are flame retardant. The metal of aluminium has a high melting point, not to mention flaming point. Second, they are waterproof and resistant to moisture, abrasion as well as stains, which makes them easy to maintain. Because of this, they last for decades without decay. Third, they are environmentally friendly. As known to all, aluminum alloys neither contain any toxic elements nor produce harmful material in application. Besides, they have more recyclable value than steel and iron. If recycled reasonably, they can be reused again and again.
Haomei supplies aluminium edging strips of various specifications. Welcome to contact us at april@aluminumhm.com for more information!