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Cracking of Solid Wood Bathroom Cabinets and Remedial Skills

Cracking of Solid Wood Bathroom Cabinets and Remedial Skills

Natural and environmentally friendly solid wood bathroom cabinets reveal the beauty of nature and primitiveness, coupled with their enduring durability and high collection value, they have always been popular among mid- to high-end consumers. However, some users of solid wood bathroom cabinets have expressed that they are troubled by the cracking of the bathroom cabinet. What causes the cracking?

Why does the solid wood bathroom cabinet crack?

1. The moisture content of solid wood

If the moisture content of solid wood bathroom cabinets is not well controlled, quality problems such as cracking and deformation will occur. After the bathroom cabinet is produced, the moisture content and drying stress of the wood determine the shape and material of the bathroom cabinet will not change. Therefore, it is very important to control the moisture content of solid wood bathroom cabinets, and the balanced moisture content will not be cracked and deformed due to environmental factors such as sunlight, excessive cold, and excessive heat.

2. Due to the weather

The moisture content of the bathroom cabinet is required to be one to two percentage points lower than the actual average moisture content of the air. Due to the difference in geographical location, the climate and weather in our country are also different, so the moisture content requirements of bathroom cabinets are also different.

3. Improper use

Some friends don’t take good care of the expensive solid wood bathroom cabinets and place it near the window of the bathroom to let the “baby” endure the sun exposure, or wipe the dust with an overly moist towel, move the bathroom cabinet at will, causing damage to the bathroom cabinet frame, etc. . These will affect the durability of the bathroom cabinet.

4. Transport damage

Bathroom cabinets will inevitably be bumped during transportation. In addition to the weather, the transportation of solid wood bathroom cabinets is even more difficult. Although solid wood bathroom cabinets are more “firm” than bathroom cabinets made of certain materials, they are hard to be spared if they are not maintained well.

How to rescue the cracked solid wood bathroom cabinet?

If it is judged by the naked eye and there are no cracks, this is very easy to solve. Use 502 glue to drop along the cracks, and then use a blade to gently scrape off the excess glue, but be careful not to damage the bathroom with the blade Painted surface of the cabinet.

If it is a small crack that has been cracked, the treatment will be relatively complicated. Provide you with several emergency remedies for reference only.

1. Boil the old books and newspapers cut into scraps, an appropriate amount of alum, and water to form a paste, carefully insert them into the cracks, and wait for it to solidify.

2. Stir the white glue + sawdust evenly, insert it into the gap, and polish it with sandpaper after a day and night.

3. After mixing with paint and pigments, it is embedded and blocked. If the lacquer is scratched and the wood under the lacquer is not touched, use crayons or paints of the same color as the cabinet to modify the wound surface of the cabinet to cover the exposed background color, and then apply a thin layer of clear nail polish.

4. If there are white scald marks on the bathroom cabinet, usually wipe it with a cloth dampened with alcohol, toilet water, or kerosene. If cigarette butts or unquenched matches leave scorch marks on the paint surface of the cabinet, wrap a fine-grained hard cloth on the matchsticks or toothpicks, wipe the marks gently, and then apply a thin layer of wax to reduce the scorch marks.

Of course, the above are just remedies for minor cracks. If you encounter a large crack, you must ask a professional to repair it.

How to effectively prevent cracking of solid wood bathroom cabinets?

1. The metal high-leg design refuses to extend the moisture upwards

If the bathroom cabinet is made of wooden cabinet legs, it is easy to be damp, and it will unknowingly lead the humidity to the cabinet body, which will eventually cause the entire cabinet to deform. If metal is used as the leg material to support the cabinet at the bottom of the cabinet, the problem will be solved ingeniously. In addition, the “skeleton” of the aluminum cabinet legs is strong, and it is fearless in the face of the “pressure” of the basin. The rust-proof feature ensures that the cabinet legs will not rust after contacting water.

2. In-wall design to prevent direct water vapor penetration

The main source of moisture is the ground. The wall-in design solves the problem of moisture absorption at the bottom of the bathroom cabinet and successfully blocked 50% of the water vapor penetration in the bathroom cabinet.

3. Waterproof material is the first barrier to block water vapor

Ordinary wooden bathroom cabinets are easy to deform by absorbing water, so it has very strict requirements on the surrounding environment. It is necessary to choose a regular and branded bathroom cabinet to avoid the problem of poor waterproofing.

4. Apply wood wax oil regularly

The moisture of wood cannot be maintained only by maintaining the proper indoor air humidity. For example, wood wax oil is like a skin care product for moisturizing the skin. When applied to the solid wood bathroom cabinet, it will lock the moisture in the wood and prevent the bathroom cabinet from cracking and deforming. It is not only useful for preventing drying, but also for preventing the solid wood bathroom cabinet from getting too wet. It is generally recommended to use wood wax oil for full application care every 3-4 months.

5. Waterproof aluminum foil, natural enemies of condensate

According to our usual bathing experience, we will find that the basin or faucet in the bathroom will produce a large amount of condensed water when encountering hot air. This water will flow into the bottom of the cabinet along the countertop, causing the cabinet to become moldy and deformed. If you can add a layer of waterproof aluminum foil or rubber pads to the bottom of the cabinet in time, you can solve this problem. Put them on the bottom of the drawer to prevent moisture and fix the bath products.

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