Cabinets are highly used in daily life and are also very important. When installing cabinets, you need to pay attention to the following issues: environmental protection, moisture resistance, hardware quality, countertop permeability, etc.

Environmental protection, the environmental protection grade is the most intuitive. E1 grade boards are environmentally friendly boards. The release of formaldehyde also starts from the inside. If the edge sealing is not tight, it will also cause the slow release of formaldehyde.

Moisture-proof, cabinets often see water. When choosing cabinet boards, you should choose melamine boards with moisture-proof particles. Moisture-proof treatment should be carried out in the cabinets with pools, and tin foil paper should be pasted on the overall cabinets. .

Hardware, including door panels and drawers. Among high-end hardware, it is recommended to choose a sink with a flat edge and install it as an under-counter basin to facilitate the treatment of daily water accumulation on the counter; the purchase of a pull-out basket should be based on your own living habits, and the function should conform to your operating habits.

Permeability of the countertop. The penetration of dirt on the countertop mainly depends on the density of the countertop. The higher the density, the better the impermeability. Commonly used countertops include stainless steel, artificial stone, quartz stone, natural stone, etc. Stainless steel has the best impermeability, followed by quartz stone and natural stone, and artificial stone has the worst impermeability.

What are the components of a cabinet?

1. The basic composition of cabinets:

The first is the cabinet body: wall cabinets, base cabinets, decorative cabinets, mid-to-high standing cabinets, etc.

2. Common boards:

The first type of solid wood board is a board made directly from wood. Its advantages are environmental protection, clear texture and good texture. However, its price is relatively high and its process requirements are also relatively high. It also has high temperature and humidity requirements and is not suitable for northern areas. In terms of style, it is mostly used in American style, European style, etc. (As shown below)

The second type is metal plate. This material is more popular in Europe and the United States. Then in the work kitchen, the texture of metal is very good, resistant to wear, high temperature and corrosion. It doesn’t take much effort to take care of. (As shown below)

The third type is particle board, which is the most commonly used board. Particle board is a particle board made of wood chips and glue, high temperature and high pressure. (As shown below)

3. Countertops: including artificial stone, fireproof board, artificial quartz stone, stainless steel countertops, natural stone countertops, rock slabs (more popular now, mostly used in post-modern, Hong Kong style, etc.). Stainless steel countertops are easy to care for, while artificial quartz stone is oil-resistant and has a high density. Natural marble has good texture, high hardness, high density and wear resistance.

4. Hardware accessories: including door hinges, guide rails, handles, hanging codes, other structural accessories, decorative accessories, etc.

5. Functional accessories: pools, faucets, various pull baskets , pull racks, storage racks, rice boxes, trash cans, etc.

6. Lamps: Nowadays, custom cabinets are used, but the lighting is often ignored, making them inconvenient to use. Recessed lights can be made when customizing cabinets.

Installation of cabinets

1. Size of cabinets

①The detail that must be paid attention to when installing base cabinets is the height. Combined with ergonomics, the height of the cabinet should be determined according to different user heights. Generally, the cabinet is 78CM-85CM under normal circumstances. Some people need to increase the height of the cabinet due to their height. When installing the stove, it is recommended to keep it 30cm away from the wall to prevent your arms from touching the wall.

②The wall cabinet of the cabinet is generally 50CM-60CM, and the distance between the wall cabinet and the base cabinet is about 70CM, so that the head will not be bumped during the cooking operation or the distance will be too small to cause inconvenience. . It is recommended to hide light strips under the wall cabinet, which will be more convenient when cutting or cooking vegetables.

2. Reserve the power switch

Before installing the cabinet, you should also pay attention to whether the power switch is reserved, such as the power socket of the steamer, oven, and refrigerator. Nowadays, more and more owners will choose stoves with power sockets. Another important point is whether the power reserve of the range hood and stove is in place.

3. Installation of the sink on the cabinet

If it is an undercounter basin, the sink needs to be taken to the countertop factory in advance for bonding and installation. The thickness of the cabinet countertop for installing the undercounter basin should be the standard stone countertop thickness. If you are making a countertop basin, you only need to leave openings according to the size of the countertop basin.

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