Pay attention to these 8 points when customizing your wardrobe

2024-02-25

1. Wardrobe panels
1. Type of plate:
(1) Particle board: It is currently the most commonly used board for whole house customization, and is also the most commonly used board for wardrobes. It is affordable and easy to process, and the edge sealing is good and the quality is good. The reference price is ￥600-700 yuan/㎡;
(2) Multi-layer solid wood board: more environmentally friendly than particle board, strong and not easily deformed, better moisture-proof, higher price, reference price ￥1000-1200 yuan/㎡;
(3) Solid wood board: few people make it. In addition to being environmentally friendly, it is thicker and more expensive. The reference price is ￥1400+/㎡;
(4) Ecological board: The material is environmentally friendly and has low pollution, but its nail-holding ability and moisture resistance are relatively poor. The reference price is ￥1000-1200 yuan/㎡;
Recommendation: If you are pursuing style, it is recommended to use particle boards; if you are pursuing cost-effectiveness, it is recommended to use multi-layer boards in the south and ecological boards in the north; it is not recommended to choose multi-layer solid wood boards if the cabinet door height is greater than 2m.
2. Plate thickness:
Door panels: 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, laminates: 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, back panels: 3mm, 5mm, 9mm;
To determine whether the cabinet board is 16mm or 18mm, the cost of the cabinet board varies greatly depending on the thickness. The cost of 18mm thick board is 7% higher than that of 16mm thick board. The service life of cabinets made of 18mm thick plates can be more than doubled. The price per square meter quoted by some decoration companies is much cheaper, which may be due to cutting corners;
In order to attract customers with low prices, many businesses tend to make fuss about the backboard. We need to ask how thick the backboard is. We want a thickness greater than 9mm. If the backboard is too thin, it can only be nailed to the wall and cannot be re-used. Disassemble and pay attention to moisture-proofing during the rainy season. Wardrobes using 9mm back panels are generally installed in slots. In this way, the back panel does not occupy much space inside the wardrobe, which is conducive to leaving a gap between the wall and the wall, making the moisture-proof performance better and supporting multiple disassembly, assembly and transfer.
3. Environmental protection grade of the board:
(1) Ordinary E1-E0 level, if there are children at home, choose E0 level and above;

(2) Those who pursue environmental protection can get F4 stars, but the price is on the high side;
Suggestion: Imported boards are easily out of stock due to the epidemic, and EGGER boards are particularly popular. Counterfeit goods are rampant on the market, so be sure to be careful.

2. Board edge sealing
Edge sealing is very important for boards. The difference between boards produced by big brands and small stores lies in the edge sealing. Maybe everyone uses the same particle board, but big brands have advanced edge-banding machines. There are large-scale edge-banding machines that laser-attach the edge-banding tape, making the edge-banding tighter. However, the edge sealing produced by small shops is artificial and factory-made, and it is possible that the edge sealing will fall off after a few years. This is the disadvantage of woodworking cabinets.
1. EVA edge sealing: cheap, prone to glue overflow, poor durability, optional for cost-effectiveness;
2. PUR edge sealing: It has better appearance, is not easy to crack, and is more expensive than EVA edge sealing. This type of edge sealing is used for brand customization;
3. Laser edge sealing: beautiful, high-end, and good in moisture resistance, but expensive.

3. Wardrobe doors

1. Door opening method:

(1) Swing door:
Advantages: good appearance, convenient switch, long life
Disadvantage: Requires space for switch

(2) Sliding door:
Advantages: No need to open and close, no need for enough space in front
Disadvantages: It will take up the size of the wardrobe, and the bottom track is easy to accumulate dust.

Common ones are sliding doors and swing doors. The design of the swing door has a service life of 50% longer than that of the sliding door. It is more durable, and the sliding door is difficult to close. It always leaves gaps and cannot be closed properly, which can trap clothes. The track can also collect dirt and grime, making it difficult to take care of. Unless the space in your home is really too small to install a swing door, definitely don’t choose a sliding door.

2. Cabinet door style:

(1) The door looks good from top to bottom, but it has high requirements on the board materials;

(2) Ordinary cabinet doors are not beautiful enough, but they can adapt to any ceiling and floor.

3. Cabinet door technology:

Double facing: cheap price
Paint: not scratch resistant
PET: Afraid of bumps
Molding/blistering: skin-sensitive film is expensive

4. Is the cabinet door deformed?

There are many types of cabinet doors. Generally, particle board or multi-layer solid wood board is used. The internal structure of multi-layer solid wood board is complex. Although it is strong, it is easily deformed beyond a certain length. Therefore, it is not recommended to choose it as a cabinet door. 2 It will deform in years and cannot be closed. It is recommended to choose particle board or ecological board. Do not think that it is better to choose multi-layer solid wood like the cabinet.

4. Wardrobe size

The size of the wardrobe is very important. Like many clothes hanging areas now planned, the sizes of long and short clothes should be different. The reference sizes are as follows:

Wardrobe depth: 55-60cm;
Long clothing area: It is best to have a clearance height of more than 1.3m;
Short clothes area: the height cannot be lower than 0.9m, the optimal height is 1-1.2m;
Stacking area: generally controlled at around 350-400mm;
Drawer area: generally at least three drawers, with a height between 15-20cm;
Trouser hanging area: cannot be lower than 0.6m, the optimal height is 0.8m-1m;
Quilt area: height cannot be less than 40cm.

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5. Hardware accessories

1. Common types:

(1) Hinge: Its main function is to connect the cabinet and the door panel, and is now usually used in conjunction with damping. The materials include iron, stainless steel and carbon steel 201, 304, etc., among which 304 is the best material;

(2) Damping: The main function of damping is to cushion, shock absorb, and prevent the cabinet door from rebounding. It can effectively prevent the cabinet from rebounding when closing the cabinet and not closing tightly. It can also prevent damage to the cabinet door caused by closing the door too hard. ;

(3) Guide rail: The guide rail is to facilitate the advancement and pull-out of the drawer. The materials of guide rails are mainly divided into iron and stainless steel, and good guide rails are made of three sections of track and steel columns for sliding;

(4) Straightener: Nowadays, most of them are made to the top, and the cabinet door is usually made of a whole door panel. Its main function is to prevent the cabinet door from deforming;

(5) Clothes hanging rail: Generally made of aluminum alloy material, most of them have good load-bearing capacity. If craft lines are added to the surface of the clothes hanging rail, it can be non-slip while decorating the wardrobe;

(6) Handle: The main function of the handle is to open and close the cabinet, and secondly to decorate the wardrobe. The material, shape, color and shape of the handle are various;

Suggestion: Don’t choose a rebounder. The life of the rebounder is not long. Although the cabinet door looks better overall, it will break down soon. Think carefully about whether you can accept it again, otherwise you will have a bad attitude in the future. It is inconvenient to open and close after an obstacle occurs, so considering these reasons, it is best not to choose a rebounder.
3. Hardware brand:
Poor quality of hardware will also affect the quality of the cabinet in the future, so when customizing a wardrobe, you need to know the brand of the hardware. If you don’t know the brand, or it is a fake foreign brand, it is better to buy expensive hardware by yourself;
Recommended well-known brands: Hettich of Germany, Blum of Austria, Dongtai DTC, Higold;
The service life of good hardware can reach 100,000 times, and there will be no problem at all for 20 years.

6. Warranty period
The warranty period of custom wardrobes on the market is generally 3-5 years, and big brands generally have a 5-year warranty. However, it should be noted that the 5-year warranty generally refers to the cabinet or door panel, and the warranty period for hardware is often only 1 year.
Convenience in warranty is also very important. You should ask clearly in advance about the warranty time of the wardrobe. During this period, you can find a merchant for warranty.

7. Precautions
1. Workmanship: Check the workmanship and see if the cabinet doors, cabinets, etc. are neat and smooth, otherwise such products will be glued, blistered and deformed, leaving many hidden dangers;
2. Contract: When signing the contract, once again check and accept relevant information such as the wardrobe price, unit price, material, and other hardware accessories brand, and be sure to check carefully;
3. Payment method: Remember not to pay all at once;
4. Inspection: Pay attention to observation and inspection when inspecting the goods to prevent merchants from shoddy goods. Inspect the wardrobe materials and hardware accessories and pay attention to whether their brands are consistent with the contract;
5. Additional costs: Do you need additional transportation fees, handling fees, etc. for installation?

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