Three stacked linoleum panels in pistachio green, brown and taupe with walnut and smoked oak edges.

Edge Detailing Masterclass

Details matter. Faust offers edging options that can create colour and material contrast or coherence, thereby altering the effect and functionality of your table. To simplify decision-making, we have created this masterclass to guide customers through the process of choosing their table top details.

On the edge

The most consequential detailing decisions relate to the choice of edging material our customers select. Our range of materials give the option of creating cohesion; a table top with matching surface and edges, or contrast; mixing materials for a complementary effect.

Close-up of a linoleum panel in Mushroom with a velvety matt surface and oiled larch wood edge – manufactured by Faust.
Wooden edging
Faust table top in burgundy with a matt linoleum surface and colour-coordinated, rounded linoleum edge.
Linoleum edging
Fist table top with matt linoleum surface in clay and visible 2 cm multiplex edge made of solid birch – close-up view.
Birch Plywood
Detail of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in anthracite gray and beveled MDF edge in black.
MDF

Wooden edging

Faust offers six solid wood edge options with a matte oiled finish. If customers choose a solid wood edge for their table top, the core material will be laminboard: An engineered sheet material made from thin layers of wood. Laminboard offers excellent stability while remaining lightweight, meaning this table top is ideal for large surfaces such as conference tables.

Wood edge, Oak

Close-up of an angular Faust tabletop with a matt linoleum surface in ochre yellow and straight oak edge with a natural texture.

Wood edge, Ash

Fist table top with matt linoleum surface in pewter (dark gray-green) and oiled, rounded solid wood edge made of ash.

Wood edge, Larch

Close-up of a linoleum panel in Mushroom with a velvety matt surface and oiled larch wood edge - manufactured by Faust.

Wood edge, Walnut

Table top from Faust with matt linoleum surface in brown (walnut) and solid walnut edge - close-up in the studio.

Wood edge, Fumed Oak

Fist table top with matt linoleum surface in taupe and rounded, dark oiled solid wood edge in smoked oak.

Wood edge, Birch Plywood

Table Top - Shape Square - Length 120.00 cm - Width 70.00 cm - Radius 0.30 cm - Thickness 3 cm - Surface Linoleum, 4183 Pistachio - Core Laminboard - Edge Multiplex - Profile Edge 90°

Wooden edges specifications

Recommended maximum table top dimension
320 × 180 cm
For even bigger configurations contact our customer care

Table top thickness
3 cm

Core material
Laminboard

Radii
From 0.3 to 1 cm and from 2.6 cm onwards

Details
Wooden edged laminboard table tops can be paired with any of Faust’s table bases

Maintenance
Solid wood edges can be refreshed over time by re-oiling or sanding, ensuring the table’s longevity

Linoleum edging

Many of our customers choose linoleum table tops. Applying a matching linoleum edge can create an elegant block monochrome effect. Alternatively, using a contrasting shade lends to a particularly graphic look and allows for playful and creative use of colour.

If customers choose a linoleum edge for their table top, the core material will be laminboard: An engineered sheet material made from thin layers of wood. Laminboard offers excellent stability while remaining lightweight, meaning this table top is ideal for large surfaces such as conference tables.

Linoleum Edge

Linoleum table top from Faust in brown (Leather) with contrasting ABS edge in burgundy red - detail on a light background.

Linoleum Edge

Matt linoleum table top from Faust in light beige (macadamia) with colored edge in olive - detailed view in the studio.

Linoleum Edge

Studio photo of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in terracotta and smooth ABS edge in light gray.

Linoleum Edge

Fist table top in black (Nero) with matt linoleum surface and round linoleum edge in the same color.

Linoleum Edge

Table top from Faust with matt linoleum surface in Mushroom and ABS edge in the same color - close-up of the surface.

Linoleum edges specifications

Recommended maximum table top dimension
320 × 180 cm
For even bigger configurations contact our customer care

Table top thickness
3 cm

Core material
Laminboard

Radii
0.3 cm and from 2.6 cm onwards

Right-angled edges in linoleum show a fine black line at the corners, even more visible on lighter shades, while rounded radii profiles create a seamless finish.

Details
Linoleum edged laminboard table tops can be paired with any of Faust’s table bases.

Maintenance
Linoleum edging can be treated in just the same way as linoleum table tops; it can be refreshed over time to ensure long-lasting

Birch Plywood

Faust offers birch plywood as a core material. Amongst plywood’s many benefits are its excellent structural stability and that it can be left exposed as an edging detail.
Available in three thicknesses and with an optional 25 degree edge profile for a thinner appearance without sacrificing stability.

Birch Plywood

Fist table top with matt linoleum surface in clay and visible 2 cm multiplex edge made of solid birch - close-up view.

Birch Plywood

Detail of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in Conifer and 2.6 cm thick multiplex edge made of solid birch.

Birch Plywood

Corner view of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in terracotta and 2.9 cm thick multiplex edge made of solid birch.

Birch Plywood specifications

Maximum table top dimensions
300 x 180 cm

Table top thickness
2 cm, 2.6 cm, and 2.9 cm, with tolerances of up to 0.2 cm per table top

Radii
From 0.3 cm onwards with 90° or 25° profile edge

Details
All our table tops are stable; however, for larger surfaces, overall stability also depends on the type of table base. Our team will contact you if we have any suggestions to improve your configuration or questions about your project. Orders only enter production once we are confident in the feasibility and functionality of your design

Maintenance
The edge is finished with a matte oil containing a slight white pigment to prevent yellowing over time

MDF

Faust offers coloured MDF as a core material. This is a highly versatile option when a slender and refined table top is required. Available in grey or black, the coloured edges are left exposed and simply oiled to enhance both durability and aesthetics. The table tops come with a standard thickness and an optional 25 degree edge for a thinner appearance without sacrificing stability.

MDF, Grey

Studio shot of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in burgundy and color-coordinated MDF edge in mouse grey.

MDF, Black

Detail of a Faust table top with matt linoleum surface in anthracite gray and beveled MDF edge in black.

MDF specifications

Maximum table top dimension
240 × 180 cm

Table top thickness
2.1 cm

Radii
0.3 cm onwards with 90° or 25° profile edge

Details
All our table tops are stable; however, MDF surfaces longer than 160 cm perform best when paired with a sturdy frame with traverses. Our team will contact you if we have any suggestions to improve your configuration or questions about your project. Orders only enter production once we are confident in the feasibility and functionality of your design

Maintenance
MDF edges are oiled to enhance both durability and aesthetics

Radii

The depth, angle and shape of an edge can add further character to a table. For example, a rounded radius adds visual softness while a chamfered edge can create dynamic impact. At Faust, we are able to produce table tops with a breadth of different radii as well as different finishes. Our customers can play on the configurator and consider how a radii might alter the look and feel of their table. 


Different radii are available for each edging type. Our configurator displays only the options that are possible. All are detailed above.

Stacked linoleum table tops from Faust in the colors Brick, Vapour, Mauve, Taupe with different corner radii.

Corner radius: 0.3 cm, 1 cm, 2.5 cm, 5 cm (top to bottom)