Short answer: to match edge banding to STEVENS panels, order by the STEVENS decor code on your board label, such as L04 or L18, rather than by the name or a photo. All 11 STEVENS matches we list are woodgrains, mostly greys, charcoals and dark browns, so check the undertone and the grain texture as well as the color. Find your code in the table below and compare a free sample with an offcut before you order rolls.
Key takeaways
- The STEVENS code (an L followed by two digits, like L02 or L20) is the quickest way to find the right roll.
- Many STEVENS decors sit close together in tone, for example Alno and Parisienne are both charcoal greys, so the code matters more than the color name.
- We list 11 STEVENS matches below in three groups: light and mid greys, charcoal and black, and browns.
- All of these rolls are CT Edge Band's own edge banding. The STEVENS 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 STEVENS panels hard to match?
STEVENS woodgrain decors cover a narrow band of colors. Several are greys that differ mainly in undertone: Sabbia leans brown, Siberian and Kyushu lean olive, and Lara and Ontano are cooler greys.
The names don't tell you how light or dark a decor is, and screen photos shift grey tones easily. A roll that looks right online can read too warm or too cold next to the board, which is why the code and a sample are the safest route.
Which STEVENS 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.
| STEVENS code | Decor name (links to the matching roll) | Look | CT code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light and mid greys | |||
| STEVENS L02 | Sabbia | Light brown-grey, woodgrain | CT240001M |
| STEVENS L14 | Lara | Light grey, woodgrain | CT240008M |
| STEVENS L07 | Siberian | Light grey with an olive cast, woodgrain | CT240005M |
| STEVENS L04 | Ontano | Grey, woodgrain | CT240003M |
| Charcoal, olive-grey and black | |||
| STEVENS L05 | Alno | Charcoal grey, woodgrain | CT240004M |
| STEVENS L16 | Parisienne | Charcoal grey, woodgrain | CT240009M |
| STEVENS L09 | Kyushu | Dark olive-grey, woodgrain | CT240006M |
| STEVENS L20 | Ashley | Black, textured woodgrain | CT240011M |
| Browns | |||
| STEVENS L03 | Aliso | Dark brown, woodgrain | CT240002M |
| STEVENS L18 | Vina | Dark brown, textured woodgrain | CT240010M |
| STEVENS L10 | Formosa | Dark golden brown, woodgrain | CT240007M |
Each of these rolls is listed at 1mm thick, 15/16" wide, in 300 ft rolls. You can see every match in the STEVENS edge banding collection.
How do you match edge banding to a STEVENS panel, step by step?
- Read the code. Take the decor code (such as L09) 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 undertone. Decide whether your board leans brown, olive or cool grey before you compare rolls.
- Check the size. Make sure the listed width covers your panel thickness with a little left to trim flush.
- 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 look along the grain direction.
How do you choose between two close STEVENS matches?
- Light greys: Sabbia has a brown cast, Siberian an olive cast, and Lara is the plain light grey. Ontano is a step darker. Lay two samples on the board and keep the one that shares its undertone.
- Charcoals: Alno and Parisienne are both charcoal greys, and Kyushu leans olive. Go by the code on your board, then confirm with a sample.
- Dark browns and black: Aliso is a dark brown woodgrain, while Vina and Ashley have a more textured woodgrain surface. Formosa is the warmer golden brown.
- Where it shows: test against doors and drawer fronts first, since they get the closest look.
For more on choosing woodgrain edges in general, see our wood grain edge banding guide, or browse all wood grain edge banding.
Frequently asked questions
Is this edge banding made by STEVENS?
No. CT Edge Band makes the edge banding and matches it to STEVENS decors. STEVENS is the panel brand, and its name is used only to show which board each roll matches.
Why do two STEVENS greys look the same in photos?
Screens flatten small differences in undertone. On the board, a brown-leaning grey and an olive-leaning grey look clearly different, so compare physical samples.
Can I order a STEVENS code that is not in the table?
Browse the STEVENS 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 STEVENS project?
Find your code above and order a free sample, or contact our team with your STEVENS code and we will point you to the match.
