Customize cabinets. Master these tips on customizing cabinets so that you can spend less money and avoid paying IQ tax.
author: Eva
2023-10-31
In home life, the kitchen has increasingly become a place that reflects taste and quality of life. Cabinets are an indispensable part of the kitchen. They can not only store kitchen supplies, ingredients, etc., but also enhance the beauty of the entire kitchen. Cabinet customization may seem simple, but in fact there are many details that need attention. Knowing some little knowledge about cabinet customization can help you avoid neglecting it.
So what do you need to pay attention to when choosing cabinets, from the choice of materials to small hardware? Today I will tell you in detail~
So what do you need to pay attention to when choosing cabinets, from the choice of materials to small hardware? Today I will tell you in detail~
一、 Cabinet door panels
1. Door panel thickness
The door panel must be 18mm thick. Nowadays, many businesses use 16mm thick to make packages, but the 16mm board is easy to deform. If it is a painted door panel, it is best to be 22mm thick.
2. Door panel material
The door panel materials on the market are mostly painted door panels, film pressed door panels, solid wood door panels, EGGER panels, UV painted door panels, and acrylic door panels.
The film-pressed door panel is made of density board as the base material and PVC film by vacuum molding. It is formed in one piece and does not require edge sealing. It is wear-resistant and dirt-resistant, easy to clean, and can be shaped, but the cost is relatively high.
Solid wood door panels are made of logs without excessive processing on the surface. Solid wood materials can be carved into various patterns and shapes to create a variety of styles, showing high quality and high cost.
EGGER board is a man-made board with an environmental protection rating reaching the European F four-star level. It is environmentally friendly, has good high temperature resistance, acid resistance and is easy to clean.
The base material of the baking paint board is density board, and the surface is baked with imported paint at high temperature after six times of spray painting. The characteristics of baking paint board are bright color, easy to shape, good waterproof performance and strong anti-fouling ability. There are also many types of painted door panels.
3. Paint surface inspection
If possible, do a destructive test on the paint board: use your fingers to press the surface of the board. If no powder or powder flakes fall off, it means that the coagulation force is strong and it is a high-quality paint board.
Popular science: UV paint
UV paint is also called light-initiated paint. Ordinary boards are formed by applying UV paint and then drying with a UV light curing machine. They have a bright surface treatment, are bright in color, wear-resistant, do not discolor, and are easy to clean. However, they have high technical requirements and high costs. There are often manufacturers in the market that pretend to use UV paint. When purchasing, the salesperson must indicate this in the purchase contract.
UV paint is also called light-initiated paint. Ordinary boards are formed by applying UV paint and then drying with a UV light curing machine. They have a bright surface treatment, are bright in color, wear-resistant, do not discolor, and are easy to clean. However, they have high technical requirements and high costs. There are often manufacturers in the market that pretend to use UV paint. When purchasing, the salesperson must indicate this in the purchase contract.
二、 Cabinet cabinets
Nowadays, solid wood particles are the most commonly used cabinet cabinets, which are environmentally friendly and moisture-proof.
Nowadays, solid wood particles are the most commonly used cabinet cabinets, which are environmentally friendly and moisture-proof.
1. Environmental protection
Is the material environmentally friendly? For example: solid wood particle board is made directly from new logs and is inherently environmentally friendly. Is the adhesive used for edge sealing environmentally friendly? Some boards use glue that contains harmful substances, which can give off a pungent smell.
2. Moisture resistance
①The board itself has moisture-proof function. During the production process of this kind of board, a moisture-proof agent is added to the log particles to make the board moisture-proof.
② Check whether the panel edge sealing process is perfect. Only if the edge sealing process is done well can water vapor be prevented from entering the panel itself, thereby achieving a moisture-proof effect.
3. Smell
When selecting, you can open the cabinet and smell the smell inside. Generally speaking, the smell of wood is normal. If there is a pungent and unpleasant smell, it proves that the cabinet processing material is of poor quality. If conditions permit, you can ask the cabinet store to tear off the edge banding of the panel to see if it meets the standards.
三、Drawer material
Steel drawers look darker silver-gray in appearance, have a fine texture, and are thicker than aluminum drawer side panels. The color of the powder-coated steel drawer is lighter than that of the steel drawer, which is light silver gray. The thickness is thinner than the steel drawer, but thicker than the aluminum drawer. When purchasing, pay attention to whether the manufacturer has a "Ten Ring Certification" mark or certificate.
Steel drawers look darker silver-gray in appearance, have a fine texture, and are thicker than aluminum drawer side panels. The color of the powder-coated steel drawer is lighter than that of the steel drawer, which is light silver gray. The thickness is thinner than the steel drawer, but thicker than the aluminum drawer. When purchasing, pay attention to whether the manufacturer has a "Ten Ring Certification" mark or certificate.
1. Cabinet hardware accessories
I believe that any kitchen housewife would not want to encounter cabinet doors suddenly falling off or drawers suddenly unable to be opened. To avoid these, then choose the hardware of the cabinet carefully. This is a solid guarantee of the use time of the cabinet! Hardware is divided into cabinet hinges, handles and drawer slides.
When it comes to the choice of hardware, you must definitely believe that "you get what you pay for". Good hardware is much more durable than inferior hardware. In the long run, it is more economical to choose high-quality hardware.
I believe that any kitchen housewife would not want to encounter cabinet doors suddenly falling off or drawers suddenly unable to be opened. To avoid these, then choose the hardware of the cabinet carefully. This is a solid guarantee of the use time of the cabinet! Hardware is divided into cabinet hinges, handles and drawer slides.
When it comes to the choice of hardware, you must definitely believe that "you get what you pay for". Good hardware is much more durable than inferior hardware. In the long run, it is more economical to choose high-quality hardware.
Currently, there are four types of handles on the market: plastic handles, zinc alloy handles, aluminum alloy handles, and stainless steel handles that use conversion technology.
The most widely used is zinc alloy handle, and its surface coating technology is particularly critical. If the metal layer plated on the surface is not treated properly, it will easily fall off. Certain corrosive seasonings such as soy sauce and salt in the kitchen can make zinc alloy handles dull.
The most widely used is zinc alloy handle, and its surface coating technology is particularly critical. If the metal layer plated on the surface is not treated properly, it will easily fall off. Certain corrosive seasonings such as soy sauce and salt in the kitchen can make zinc alloy handles dull.
From the appearance point of view, there is not much difference between high-quality hinges and inferior hinges. The only difference is to observe their thickness. Good hinges are made of alloy stamped in one go. They feel thick and have a smooth surface. Due to the thick surface coating, they are not easy to rust, are stable and strong, and have strong load-bearing capacity, allowing the cabinet door to stretch freely without the door closing tightly.
The drawer slide is the most important hardware in the entire cabinet except the cabinet hinge. It is related to whether the drawer stretches smoothly and smoothly. Due to the special environment of the kitchen, even if a low-quality drawer slide feels good in the short term, it will become difficult to push and pull after a while. Let’s focus on the selection of drawer slides.
① Load-bearing capacity of drawer slides
The quality of drawer slides affects the load-bearing capacity of the drawer. Detection method: Pull the drawer out completely, press the outer edge of the front of the drawer with your hand, and observe the forward tilt of the drawer from the side. The smaller the forward inclination, the stronger the drawer's load-bearing capacity.
The quality of drawer slides affects the load-bearing capacity of the drawer. Detection method: Pull the drawer out completely, press the outer edge of the front of the drawer with your hand, and observe the forward tilt of the drawer from the side. The smaller the forward inclination, the stronger the drawer's load-bearing capacity.
②Structure of drawer slide
Among cabinet drawer slide rail structures, the drawer slide rails that are connected to the whole are the best, followed by three-point connections. In addition, they must be easy to disassemble.
③Material of drawer slides
When purchasing, you should carefully feel the drawer slides of different materials with your hands. Good materials have a solid feel, higher hardness, and heavier quality.
④Field test
Good cabinet drawer slides are smooth when pushed and pulled. When the drawer slides are pulled to the end, the drawer will not fall off or tip over. There will be no looseness or abnormal noise when pressed by hand. These can only be determined by conducting multiple on-site tests and observations.
Jieyang Minzhong Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd. has become a leader in the field of drawer slides and cabinet hinges with its excellent quality and excellent service. Its high-quality products ensure the stability and durability of your home life, adding practicality and beauty to your home space.
At Minzhong Hardware, we not only provide excellent products, but also focus on close connections with customers. A professional team provides you with attentive service to ensure your needs are met. Choosing Minzhong Hardware means choosing trust, quality and comfort. Let us work together to create a better and more practical home environment.
At Minzhong Hardware, we not only provide excellent products, but also focus on close connections with customers. A professional team provides you with attentive service to ensure your needs are met. Choosing Minzhong Hardware means choosing trust, quality and comfort. Let us work together to create a better and more practical home environment.
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