Many people now choose to customize kitchen cabinets. In their minds, customizing kitchen cabinets means saving time and effort.
So what questions to ask about custom kitchen cabinets? Let’s have a look!
Cabinet thickness
The first question to ask is: is the thickness of the cabinet panel 16mm or 18mm?
There are two thicknesses of kitchen cabinets on the market, 16mm and 18mm thick, and 18mm thick is the best choice.
Because the kitchen cabinet made of 18mm thick plate has a longer service life, it will double the life of the 16mm thick kitchen cabinet, and the door panel will not be easily deformed, and the countertop will not be easy to crack. Because the 18mm thick plate has the following advantages, its price is also very expensive, generally 7% higher than the 16mm plate.
Environmental grade
The second question to ask is: Is the environmental protection level of the board E0 or E1?
There are three kinds of environmental protection grades of the board, namely E0, E1 and E2. The formaldehyde emission of the E0 grade board is less than or equal to 0.5mg/L, the formaldehyde emission of the E1 grade board is 0.5mg-1.5mg/L, and the formaldehyde emission of the E2 grade board is more than 1.5mg/L
It can be seen that the E0 grade board is the most environmentally friendly, and there is no need to worry about inhaling formaldehyde during use. If the budget allows, it is best to choose the E0 grade board.
Countertop Thickness
The third question to ask is: Does the thickness of the countertop exceed 15mm?
The thicker the countertop, the better, because the thick countertop has a strong load-bearing capacity. Even if you chop bones on it, it will not cause the countertop to fall off. My suggestion is that the thickness of the kitchen countertop should be more than 15mm.
kitchen cabinet back panel
The fourth question to ask is: is the back panel of the kitchen cabinet double-sided or single-sided?
Kitchen cabinets generally have backboards, and kitchen cabinets with backboards must choose double-sided seals.
The so-called double-sided seal means that the front and back sides of the back panel of the kitchen cabinet are covered with fireproof skin. This design can prevent moisture and ensure that the interior of the kitchen cabinet is not damp and moldy.
Some businesses choose a single-sided cover for the back panel, which is not only easy to mold on the back of the kitchen cabinet, but also shortens the service life.
hardware brand
The fifth question to ask is: what brand is the door hinge?
In order to save costs, some businesses will choose very cheap miscellaneous goods, which will break down after a while, affecting the service life of the entire kitchen cabinet.
So before customizing the kitchen cabinet, be sure to ask the brand of hardware. The hinges like Hettich and Blum are of very good quality, and they are all well-known international brands.
