Cabinet furniture in the market is represented by a variety of models: from expensive to accessible. You can not get lost in this variety and you can only acquire a worthy product, well, well-armed with knowledge about what characteristics these or other materials, most often used in the production of similar furniture items. Having such information, you can understand what to «wait» from the purchased goods, how to care for them and how long to calculate. Open the veil of «Secrets» and this article is called.
Traditionally, a variety of materials participate in the production of cabinet furniture, whether it be MDF, chipboard, veneer, wood and glass. They all have their advantages and disadvantages.
Tree
The most traditional raw material used in the production of furniture from time immemorial. Living, breathing, environmentally friendly and safe wood is rightly in high demand among consumers. But they should understand that not all of its breeds demonstrate the same characteristics. Experts recognize oak and beech the highest quality varieties. They are strong and resistant to negative influences from the outside. But there are also «cons». So, over time, oak can darken. As for the beech, it is susceptible to moisture, and therefore has a limited sphere of application. Say, for the kitchen, you should not purchase furniture from it.
Good operational characteristics show more affordable wood rocks. Such as ash, cherry, maple and pear. Birch is very affordable. Its advantages include the ability to imitate the appearance of other breeds. After appropriate processing, of course. True, she is not too strong and durable. And this should be taken into account when buying furniture products from it.
Chipboard
This material is used mainly for the manufacture of furniture in the middle and low price category. Available price, however, does not necessarily mean low quality. There are many technologies at the disposal of modern manufacturers to increase the performance of chipboard, making it moisture and wear-resistant. So the acquisition of furniture made of high-quality woody boards is a good option.
Glass. It is mainly used for the manufacture of additional elements,. It is also important to pay attention to the quality of the material, giving preference to strong and hardened brands.
MDF
Very popular, both furniturers and buyers, material. Environmentally friendly, dense, wear -resistant, he demonstrates excellent consumer characteristics, endowing them with products that are made from it.
Veneer. Used exclusively for furniture decoration. The most attractive is the strict veneer.
