How To Choose The Bathroom Cabinet That Does Easily?
Bathroom cabinets need to face a humid environment and are used frequently. It is recommended that every family be very cautious when choosing bathroom cabinets. As there are many parts of the bathroom cabinet, now I will help you to do a multi-point analysis.
Basin/Countertop
Commonly available in the market are acrylic countertops, ceramic countertops, natural marble countertops, artificial stone countertops, and glass.
Acrylic
Modeling is relatively easy, one-piece molding without seams, styles and colors are more variable, the disadvantage is that it is easy to scratch (no matter how good the quality is, it will take a long time), the price is slightly higher, and the use of colored acrylic is not recommended. Market feedback There are more problems with fading.
Ceramics
The technology is relatively mature, alkali-resistant, acid-resistant, high-temperature resistant, and will never fade (of course, the premise is that the firing temperature exceeds 1200 and the materials used are good), and it is quite convenient to take care of. The disadvantage is that the quality of ceramic pots on the market is uneven, and it is generally difficult to distinguish.
Comparison method (note that it is comparison, not absolute, and the method is also very simple. Find the most expensive bathroom store in the local area as the highest standard for reference)
1. The size is similar, and the heavier is the top grade (high density)
2. The whiter the glaze is as close to the “bone china” texture, the better. (Good glaze quality)
3. Knock, the clearer the sound, the better.
4. Check the back side (the side with no glazed surface), and look closer to see if there are small cracks (fire cracks) in the embryo body. Generally speaking, it cannot be completely avoided. Generally, glazing is required to fill the cracks. The quality is unstable.
5. Feel the smoothness of the lower glaze by hand, especially the glaze on corners, shapes and other details. (work)
Ceramics also have integrated products
Natural stone and jade spar
Natural stone and artificial stone countertops are suitable for custom sizes. They have unique advantages compared to prefabricated types (ceramics, glass, acrylic). The patterns are easy to match, and they are often combined with ceramic basins.
Don’t worry too much about radiation. Firstly, the area is small. Secondly, the natural stones and jade crystals available on the market basically meet the national standards.
If you want to take care of it and resist stains, choose a patterned or darker one. Small stains are not easy to be found.
Jade spar is a new type of high-grade environmentally friendly stone with many physical and chemical indicators superior to micro spar.
Glass
There are also a variety of colors for the glass countertops, but they are not recommended. First of all, the grade feels relatively low (it will look better when you just buy it), it is easy to scratch, dirty and difficult to take care of.
Above counter basin VS under counter basin
The above counter basin has better decorative properties, but it is difficult to avoid splashes of water stains, and the countertop can only be wiped. It is relatively troublesome to take care of.
The under-counter basin is easy to take care of. If the design of the side water retaining trough is designed to clean up, it can’t be easier. Relative appearance is a little bit worse.
Special note: Different types of basins also have requirements for the height of the faucet. Generally, there are high and low models on the market (mainly depending on whether the faucet is installed above or below the top of the basin).
Cabinet Body
PVC material has good water resistance, relatively cheap price, three-dimensional shape, and paint texture.
Board
Density board, multi-layer board, large core board, finger joint board as the base material, woodworking or customized, the surface is treated with baking paint, skinning and painting and other waterproof processes, which have high requirements for edge sealing, and the paint surface is damaged or cracked. Invasion life will be greatly reduced. It is only recommended to do it in the dry zone.
Solid wood bathroom cabinet
The solid wood is made by distilling dehydration and then water-repellent treatment (brushed with multi-layer varnish), with various shapes and higher grades, and the price is also very beautiful. Suitable for areas with relatively dry climate. The price is expensive and it is easier to crack, so the toilet should be separated from wet and dry.
The unique plum rainy day + north wind cooling in the south has a severe test on solid wood, so it is best not to use it, and it is not recommended for dark hygiene. If the place is relatively dry and ventilated, and the location is large, the cabinets need to be decorated for decoration, and the budget is sufficient, solid wood cabinets are a good choice.
Stainless steel cabinet
Stainless steel is also divided into different specifications. 201 stainless steel is not recommended (one-meter cabinet sets are often less than 1,000 yuan). 304 stainless steel is preferred. The two stainless steel plates are filled with foam or other light materials and then welded and sealed, and the surface is thermally coated. Membrane color patterns, multiple colors to choose from, now there are many simple and generous shape designs, the best waterproof and durable.
Aluminum alloy cabinet
Similar to stainless steel, double plate + filler + welding edge, surface thermal film pattern, multiple colors (multiple imitation wood grains optional), relatively single shape, waterproof and durable price is similar to 304 stainless steel.
Brick bathroom cabinet
Similar to brick cabinets, it can be made of square bricks + surface tiles or direct tiles as the columns. It has good waterproof and durability. The cabinet doors are usually fixed by drilling holes + plugs + screws. The disadvantage is that it occupies a lot of space and cannot be used as a hanging type. It is impossible to avoid brick joints, and the style and texture follow the tiles.
Tips:
The details of the bathroom cabinets involve hydropower design, so you must determine the location in advance (the direction of the wall’s hydropower is best to be horizontal and vertical for easy identification), and take pictures after completion, but you can only leave regrets when you have other ideas.