Plastic Angle Trim is a versatile PVC profile which is used across a wide range of industries. This particular extruded shape has two straight edges which are at a ninety degree angle to each other. Plastic L shaped trim can be used in different ways depending on your intended application, and in this blog we explore 5 of the most common uses,
Angle Trim that will discuss in this blog post are:
- Plastic angle trim as corner protection
- Plastic angle trim as edge finishing
- Creating clean transitions between surfaces
- Right angled plastic trim with unequal legs
- Hiding gaps and imperfections with plastic angle trim
1. Plastic Angle Trim as Corner Protection
Plastic angle trim is often used for corner protection purposes. In areas where walls or edges are prone to impact, plastic angle trim can be applied to help safeguard corners or edges from damage. This is particularly useful in high-traffic areas, such as commercial spaces, hospitals or schools, where corners are exposed to knocks and scrapes.
By fixing plastic angle trim along exposed corners, you can reduce damage to surfaces, as it is used as a protective barrier and so potentially extends the lifetime of the surface it covers.
2. Plastic Angle Trim as Edge Finishing
Plastic angle trim is often used to finish edges of various surfaces, particularly boards and panels. It can be used to cover rough or uneven edges, which improves the surface visually as well as helping to prevent snagging or injury.
This application for plastic angle trim is used in situations where the aim is to create a professional and neat appearance whilst also providing an extra layer of protection for the edges.
3. Creating Clean Transitions Between Surfaces
Plastic angle trim may be useful for creating transitions between different surfaces. When two surfaces meet at an angle, the trim helps to form a defined and smooth connection. This L shaped profile can fill gaps and joins between different surfaces, helping to reduce areas where dirt or debris might accumulate. It may provide a visually consistent and functional connection in a range of environments.
4. Right Angled Plastic Trim with Unequal Legs
In some situations it might be necessary to use a plastic angle trim which has unequal legs, rather than equal legs. Unequal right angles PVC trim has two legs and one is longer than the other.
If you would like to see if this is suitable for your application you are welcome to request samples of unequal and equal plastic angle trim so you can compare the difference.
5. Hiding Gaps and Imperfections with Plastic Angle Trim
Another possible use for plastic angle trim is to hide gaps and imperfections between two surfaces. When surfaces or edges don’t align perfectly, or there are visible gaps between joined panels, the trim is sometimes used to cover these imperfections.
This application could be used where visual appearance and cleanliness are considerations.
Conclusion
Plastic angle trim offers a simple yet effective solution for a wide range of applications, from corner protection and edge finishing to gap covering. At MKM Extrusions, we offer a large range of sizes of plastic angle trim which are available in 75 metre packs in the white and black. If you want to be sure that you have chosen the correct size of plastic angle trim, you can contact us for a free sample. For more information or to browse our collection of different sizes, visit the Plastic Angle Trim category on our online shop.