Basic kitchen cabinet hardware: hinges, damping, sliding rails, hanging codes, etc.
①Hinge
A good hinge is essential for the cabinet to be used for a long time.
The hinge accurately connects the door panel with the cabinet body, and also bears the weight of the door panel. The cabinet door panel is frequently opened and closed, so the hinge needs to be flexible, open and close frequently, and the hinge has a strong load-bearing capacity.
If the wrong hinge is selected, the hinge may lose its elasticity after a long time, causing the cabinet door to not close tightly and the cabinet door to fall off.
②Slide rail
The slide rails are fixed on the side panels and drawers to bear the full weight of the drawers. It is advisable to choose a brand with strong load-bearing capacity, smooth drawing, good stability, and durability.
Low-quality slides may cause difficulty in pushing and pulling after a longer time.
③Damp
Damping is matched with slide rails and hinges, and its important functions are: improving hardware accuracy, shock resistance and shock absorption.
Among them, the damping hinge can reduce the impact force when closing the door, forming a comfortable effect when closing, and making the home more warm in soft and silent.
④Hanging code
Hanging code is the hardware that links the wall cabinet with the wall. Need good bearing capacity and safety.
There are mainly surface-mounted PVC hanging codes and steel invisible hanging codes on the market. Generally, the latter has a stronger load-bearing capacity and a longer aging cycle.
Kitchen cabinet functional hardware: pull basket, sink, faucet, handle, etc.
① pull basket
The pull basket design can bring great convenience to the storage and cleaning of the kitchen. The pull basket selection needs to be of appropriate size, and different drawer pull baskets, corner pull baskets, etc. can be selected according to different needs. It is best to choose the pull basket with strong load-bearing capacity, good anti-rust performance and easy to clean.
②Sink
The sink is used very frequently in the kitchen, and it is indispensable for cleaning kitchen utensils and vegetables.
Some sinks may faintly emit an unpleasant smell after a period of time. When choosing a sink, pay attention to its outlet, pipe diameter, and the design of the odorous bay. In addition, it is usually used for washing vegetables and dishes. At this time, try to avoid the residue from flowing into the pipeline.
The sink is divided into single and double tanks, which can be selected according to the actual situation of the family.
③Faucet
For kitchen faucets, it is recommended to choose products with long water pipes and high water outlets. It is best to have a dual control function of cold and heat, which is convenient for cleaning the kitchen items. Because it also involves drinking water and water consumption, so the materials should pay attention to lead-free environmental protection, whether to save water, etc.
④Handle
The handle design of the kitchen should pay attention to the coordination of style. In terms of materials, it is advisable to choose a style with good stability and not easily deformed.
Like the minimalist style design, you can consider the handle-less design, which is easy to clean the door panel and takes up less space.
