Bathroom decoration, bathroom cabinet is the most important furniture in the bathroom, which undertakes washing, storage, etc. It’s important to choose a good bathroom cabinet! Make the bathroom more clean and comfortable! Every detail, material and structure of the bathroom is worth paying close attention to. The exquisite character is not only the intelligent craft, but also the rational pursuit of quality and refinement.
1. Bathroom cabinet material
solid wood
Advantages: There are many bathroom cabinets made of oak and rubber wood, which are healthy and environmentally friendly. Oak in solid wood has strong stability, natural and simple texture and style, and has certain waterproof and moisture-proof performance. However, it is easy to be wet and cracked and deformed after long-term use, and needs frequent maintenance. Any style can be customized.
Disadvantages: the moisture content of the plate is affected by the surrounding environment, and it is easy to dry and crack in dry environment, and the price is expensive.
Multilayer board
Advantages: good structural strength, excellent elasticity and toughness, temperature and humidity regulation, dust prevention, waterproof and environmental protection. Strictly speaking, it belongs to the category of solid wood board, which is better waterproof than particle board. It is a suitable choice for use as a bathroom cabinet or tatami.
Disadvantages: edge sealing is required, otherwise it will affect the appearance; Due to the natural properties of natural wood, the panel has color difference and small nodules.
The moisture-proof property is good, and the price is moderate. It is suitable for making bathroom cabinets.
Density board
Advantages: The structure is more uniform than that of natural wood, and it also avoids problems such as decay and moths. At the same time, the expansion and contraction of MDF is small, and it is easy to process; The surface of MDF is flat and easy to paste various finishes.
Disadvantages: easy to crack, poor moisture-proof ability, easy to mildew and deformation.
PVC board
Advantages: PVC is used as raw material, which is waterproof and resistant to moisture and mildew, durable and affordable, but not resistant to high temperature, poor bearing capacity, strong plasticity, and relatively cheap.
Disadvantages: The surface is easy to scratch and cannot be repaired. It is not suitable to put heavy items; Afraid of long time high temperature and light, it is easy to turn yellow.
stainless steel
Advantages: strong metal texture on the surface, good wear resistance and moisture resistance.
Disadvantages: The cabinet is thin, simple in style, easy to corrode and scratch on the surface, and 304 stainless steel is preferred, which is more suitable for making balcony cabinets.
2. Table basin style
It is mainly divided into the basin on the platform, the basin under the platform and the integrated basin. There are cracks around the basin on the platform or under the platform, and it is easy to get moldy after a long time. Especially, the basin on the platform is very troublesome to clean, and water stains are easy to splash on the bathroom cabinet. It is recommended to choose a ceramic integrated basin, which is formed in one body, without fear of dirt and dirt, and with high face value.
3. Table basin material
The counter-tops of bathroom cabinets mainly include marble, artificial stone (pressed particles), glass, ceramics, etc. Marble is expensive and easy to crack, artificial stone is waterproof, but its hardness is slightly poor, it is easy to deform at high temperature, and the glass toughened style is simple and easy to have scale. It is recommended to choose high-temperature ceramic, which is good in terms of stain resistance, water resistance and scratch resistance.
4. Installation method of bathroom cabinet
Suspended type
Advantages: beautiful, no sanitary dead angle, effective diffusion of water and moisture, extended service life, wall drainage is required.
Disadvantages: installation is limited and load-bearing wall is required.
Floor type
Advantages: large cabinet space, no installation restrictions, easy installation.
Disadvantages: the bottom is susceptible to moisture and mildew, and the optional double-sided waterproof layer is available.
5. Bathroom storage
It is recommended to hide most of the items in the mirror cabinet, and put some commonly used items in a small part of the open cabinet. The floor cabinet has an open shelf, which is good for putting basin slippers.
6. Socket and front mirror lamp
Electric toothbrushes, hair dryers and facial cleaners are often used in the bathroom. It is recommended to install 2 sockets beside the bathroom cabinet. Mirror lights can be added on the top or both sides of the bathroom cabinet, especially for the fairy who often makes up or takes care of skin.
7. Hardware
The bathroom is wet. Don’t underestimate the hardware, otherwise it won’t rust and fall off even if it lasts a long time.
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