First, the material of the kitchen cabinet
There are five common materials for the cabinets of kitchen cabinets: solid wood, multi-layer solid wood, particle board, MDF, and stainless steel.
1. Solid wood cabinet
Using solid wood for kitchen cabinets is more environmentally friendly, but the price of solid wood is relatively expensive, so few businesses sell solid wood as kitchen cabinets for cabinets, and solid wood is also prone to cracking, so if you have a large budget, you can choose solid wood as the cabinet. .
2. Multi-layer solid wood cabinet
Multi-layer solid wood is currently most used in kitchen cabinets, because the price is relatively moderate, and the moisture resistance is better than particle board and MDF, so many people choose multi-layer solid wood as cabinet body
3. Particle board cabinet
Particle board can also be used in kitchen cabinets, but it is more afraid of water.
4. MDF cabinet
MDF is very easy to be damaged by moisture and cracked, because the price is relatively cheap, suitable for some families with relatively low budgets.
5. Stainless steel cabinet
Stainless steel as a kitchen cabinet has better moisture resistance, and the stainless steel cabinet filled with honeycomb aluminum has better stability and is not easy to deform. Compared with man-made panels, it is more environmentally friendly. The disadvantage is that stainless steel is a bit cold.
The above five materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended to use multi-layer solid wood as the kitchen cabinet. The price is moderate, and the moisture resistance is not too bad. It will be fine for 5-10 years
Second, the kitchen cabinet door material
The common materials for kitchen cabinet door panels on the market are acrylic, paint, plastic, solid wood, multi-layer solid wood, and particle board.
1. Acrylic door panels The surface of acrylic door panels is very smooth and easy to clean. The disadvantage of acrylic door panels is that they are relatively easy to change color. For example, white will easily turn yellow, and the price of acrylic door panels will be a little more expensive.
2. The painted door panel is heated and dried in the drying room after being sprayed. The surface is divided into matte and glossy. Whether it is matte or glossy, the surface is smooth and very easy to clean. The disadvantage of the painted door panel is that it is easy to scratch. It is easy to have scratches, but the door panel will not be scratched often, so you don’t have to worry too much about using a painted door panel.
3. Blister door panels Blister door panels can be made in many shapes. If you want to make some concave door panels, you can choose to consider using blister door panels. The disadvantage is that the poor quality blister door panels are easy to deform.
4. Solid wood door panel
The solid wood door panel for kitchen cabinets looks very atmospheric, and the solid wood texture is full of texture, but the price of solid wood door panels will be more expensive, and it is easily deformed by the influence of temperature and humidity.
5. Multi-layer solid wood door panel
The surface of the multi-layer solid door panel is a layer of veneer paper, which is not easy to clean, and the edge band is easy to crack after being damp.
6. Particle board door panel
The properties of particle board door panels and multi-layer door panels are similar. The surface is dirty and difficult to clean. At the same time, it is easy to crack the edge seal when it is damp, so it is not recommended to use it.
The 6 kinds of door panels commonly used in kitchen cabinets are recommended to use two kinds of door panels: baking paint and solid wood. The surface of baking paint is easy to clean and convenient for daily care, while the solid wood door panel is very atmospheric and suitable for American or Chinese style houses.
Third, the kitchen countertop material
There are three common types of kitchen countertops: quartz stone, slate, and stainless steel. The following are the advantages and disadvantages of common quartz stone, slate, and stainless steel countertops.
1. Quartz countertops
Quartz stone countertops are currently the most commonly used in kitchen cabinets. Quartz stone countertops are moderately priced, hard to break, and have good anti-seepage ability. There are also a variety of colors to choose from. The only disadvantage is that the joints are easy to turn black and difficult to clean. , especially at the seams of the front and rear water retaining strips, the gaps look black after a long time.
2. Slate countertops
Slate is a kind of countertop stone that has become popular in recent years. The texture of the slate looks good. The thickness of the slate is very thin, generally 12mm. Using slate as a countertop looks more advanced.
3. Stainless steel countertop
Stainless steel countertops are generally kitchen cabinets with stainless steel cabinets. The stainless steel countertops and sinks are integrated with no gaps and are relatively easy to clean. However, the disadvantage of stainless steel countertops is that the surface is easily scratched. If you don’t like the metallic feel of stainless steel, choose carefully.
Comprehensive comparison, it is recommended to use quartz stone countertops. Of course, if your home is relatively large and has a middle island or bar, it is recommended to choose a slate countertop, which looks very atmospheric and very beautiful!
