Short answer: to match edge banding to CLEAF panels, order by the CLEAF decor code on your board label, such as UA94 or LG23, and then check the surface texture. CLEAF boards are known for textured faces (leather-look, ribbed, brushed metal and woodgrain), so the edge has to follow the feel and sheen of the board as well as its color. Find your code in the table below and compare a free sample with an offcut before you order rolls.
Key takeaways
- The CLEAF code (a letter-and-number code like B073, FA33 or S129) is the most reliable way to find the right roll.
- Texture matters as much as color on CLEAF boards: a smooth edge on a leather-look or brushed panel stands out.
- We list 10 CLEAF matches below: whites, leather-look solids, woodgrains and brushed metallics.
- All of these rolls are CT Edge Band's own edge banding. The CLEAF name only shows which board each one matches.
- Always compare a physical sample with your board in the light where it will be installed.
What makes CLEAF panels hard to match?
CLEAF is an Italian panel maker whose boards are often chosen for their surface texture. A leather-look white, a ribbed white and a plain matte white can look alike in a photo, but on a cabinet the difference shows as soon as light hits the edge.
The decor names also give little away. Iridio and Rutenio are both brushed metallic greys, and Moselle, Acerno and Nuvolari are all brown woodgrains. That is why the code matters more than the name or a screen image.
Which CLEAF codes can you order from us?
Find the code from your board label, click the name, and you land on the roll matched to that decor. The look column describes our product photos, so use it as a guide and confirm with a sample.
| CLEAF code | Decor name (links to the matching roll) | Look | Our SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites | |||
| CLEAF B073 | Total White Leather | White with a leather-like texture | CT70001M |
| CLEAF B011 | White Scultura | White with fine ribbed lines and a slight linear sheen | CT70010M |
| Leather-look and textured solids | |||
| CLEAF UA94 | Visone Leather | Warm taupe brown, fine leather-like texture | CT70003M |
| CLEAF FA33 | Maya Bronze Light | Bronze brown, mottled texture | CT70002M |
| Woodgrains | |||
| CLEAF LG23 | Evolve | Light natural oak, woodgrain | CT70012M |
| CLEAF LR26 | Nuvolari | Grey-brown to medium brown, woodgrain | CT70004M |
| CLEAF S129 | Moselle | Warm reddish-brown to amber, woodgrain | CT70011M |
| CLEAF LS14 | Acerno | Brown with a warm reddish cast, woodgrain | CT70005M |
| Brushed metallics | |||
| CLEAF FB81 | Iridio | Light silver grey, brushed metallic | CT70007M |
| CLEAF FB83 | Rutenio | Medium to dark gunmetal grey, brushed metallic | CT70008M |
CLEAF FB86 Curio and FB64 Eris are not in this table while we check their product details. You can still find them in the CLEAF edge banding collection, and we are happy to confirm a code before you order.
How do you match edge banding to a CLEAF panel, step by step?
- Read the code. Take the decor code (such as LR26) from the board label, invoice or spec sheet.
- Find it in the table above. Open the product page and check that the code and name match your paperwork.
- Check the texture. Run a finger across the board face. Leather-look, ribbed, brushed and woodgrain faces each need the edge with the same kind of surface.
- Check the size. Pick a width a little wider than your panel so you can trim it flush, and confirm the sizes listed on the product page.
- Order a free sample. Request it from our free sample page.
- Compare in two kinds of light. Hold the sample on the panel near a window and under room lights, and tilt it to check the sheen and texture.
How do you choose between two close CLEAF matches?
- Whites: B073 Total White Leather has a leather-like grain, while B011 White Scultura has fine ribbed lines. Match the texture of your board first.
- Brown woodgrains: LG23 Evolve is the light oak. Among the darker ones, Nuvolari leans grey-brown, while Moselle and Acerno lean warm and reddish. Lay both samples on the board and see which shares its undertone.
- Metallic greys: FB81 Iridio is the lighter silver and FB83 Rutenio the darker gunmetal. Tilt the panel, since brushed surfaces change tone with the angle of light.
- Where it shows: test against doors and drawer fronts first, since they get the closest look.
For more on texture and sheen, see our guide to matching matte, gloss and soft touch panels. For the CLEAF whites next to other brands, see how to match the right white.
Frequently asked questions
Is this edge banding made by CLEAF?
No. CT Edge Band makes the edge banding and matches it to CLEAF decors. CLEAF is the panel brand, and its name is used only to show which board each roll matches.
Does the edge have the same texture as the board?
Each roll is made to follow the look of its decor, and our photos show the leather-like, ribbed, brushed or woodgrain surface. On a narrow edge you see the texture more than any pattern, so compare a sample with your board.
Can I order a CLEAF code that is not in the table?
Browse the CLEAF collection first. If your code is not there, send us the code and we will tell you the closest roll we have.
Why does the product photo look different from my board?
Screens and photos change color and sheen, and boards can vary a little between production lots. Judge the match from a physical sample next to the board.
Ready to match your CLEAF project?
Find your code above and order a free sample, or contact our team with your CLEAF code and we will point you to the match.
