Materials of Bathroom Cabinets Should Be Considered Besides Appearance

Solid wood:

Advantages: Natural and environmentally friendly, hard texture, beautiful texture, good touch, retro appearance, good texture and feel, can reflect high-end and elegant home style, generally with rubber wood as common base material, if the process is proper, moisture-proof performance is guaranteed.

Disadvantages: The cost and price are high, the moisture-proof ability is relatively weak, in the humid bathroom environment, if the treatment and maintenance are not in place, it is easy to be affected by moisture, cracking and deformation.

Particleboard:

Advantages: The interior is a cross-staggered granular structure, the performance in each direction is basically the same, and the bearing capacity is good; the surface flatness is high, the texture is realistic, the thickness error is small, and it is resistant to aging; the material is uniform, and it is easy to carry out various veneers and decoration treatments; the cost is low and the cost performance is high.

Disadvantages: The edges are rough, easy to absorb moisture, and the edge sealing process requires high requirements. If the edge sealing is not in place, the cabinet is easy to be affected by moisture, breed bacteria, and deform; the nail holding force is not as good as solid wood, the lateral bearing capacity is poor, the cutting board is easy to collapse, and on-site processing is difficult.

Density board:

Advantages: Smooth surface, fine material, easy to shape and mill; good toughness, not easy to break when the thickness is small; strong impact resistance, long service life; low hardness, easy to reprocess.

Disadvantages: Poor moisture resistance, easy to swell and deform when exposed to water; powdery structure inside, poor nail holding force, easy to loosen after screws are tightened

Plywood (multi-layer solid wood board):

Advantages: Retains the high-end quality of solid wood, strong anti-deformation and anti-cracking performance, high durability, diverse shapes, high aesthetics; high strength, good internal quality, high flatness, not easy to crack; strong nail holding force, load-bearing capacity, relatively good water impervious.

Disadvantages: Glue is required in the manufacturing process, there may be formaldehyde release problems, and its formaldehyde release is between particle board and solid wood board; not easy to mill, easy to deform when bearing horizontally for a long time, and relatively high cost.

PVC:

Advantages: light material, excellent waterproof and moisture-proof performance, no cracking, smooth surface, not easy to stain, easy to clean, rich colors, various styles, and relatively affordable prices.

Disadvantages: It is a chemical sheet, which will release more harmful substances, high formaldehyde content, and may leak toxic additives and plasticizers, which are harmful to human health; poor resilience, easy to fade, not resistant to high temperatures, poor bearing capacity, easy to deform, and not durable enough.

Stainless steel:

Advantages: waterproof and moisture-proof, durable, high hardness and strength, fire retardant, insect-proof, easy to clean, environmentally friendly and pollution-free, various styles, and unique design.

Disadvantages: Due to material limitations, the cabinet is relatively thin, relatively weak in practicality, easy to leave traces of soap, shampoo, etc., easy to darken and lose luster after long-term use, and the style is relatively single.

Countertop material

Ceramic:

Advantages: Smooth and delicate surface, easy to clean and maintain, stains are not easy to adhere, just wipe with a damp cloth; hard texture, good wear resistance, not easy to wear under normal use; low water absorption, good waterproof performance; rich colors, diverse patterns, can meet the needs of different decoration styles.

Disadvantages: It is a fragile product, easy to break and damage when hit or bumped by external force; poor heat resistance, high-temperature objects placed on it may cause the countertop to crack; size and shape are relatively limited, for some special shapes or larger bathroom cabinets, there is less room for choice.

Artificial stone:

Advantages: Uniform texture, rich colors, can be spliced ​​arbitrarily, can make countertops of various shapes and sizes to meet personalized needs; smooth surface, good wear resistance and scratch resistance, easy daily maintenance; excellent waterproof performance, low water absorption, not easy to seep water; relatively good environmental protection performance, in line with indoor decoration standards.

Disadvantages: The hardness is not as good as natural stone, and scratches may appear after long-term use; the high temperature resistance is general, and it is necessary to avoid long-term contact with high-temperature objects; the quality of artificial stones of different brands and qualities is uneven, and it is necessary to choose a reputable brand.

Natural marble:

Advantages: The texture is natural and beautiful, unique, and can enhance the grade and luxury of the bathroom; the texture is hard, the wear resistance is good, and it is not easy to wear under normal use; the compressive strength is high and the durability is strong; after being treated with anti-color change and waterproof technology, it will not change color or turn yellow in 10 years.

Disadvantages: Natural stone has color difference and needs to be carefully selected; the water absorption rate is relatively high, and it is easy to bleed, especially dark stains; there are tiny pores on the surface, which are easy to breed bacteria, and regular maintenance and cleaning are required; the price is relatively expensive, and there is a certain impact on the environment during mining and processing.

Rock board:

Advantages: Made by high temperature firing, it has the characteristics of long-term color change, beautiful texture, hard texture, wear resistance and easy cleaning; high temperature resistance, good impact resistance, not easy to burst or break; strong customization, can be cut and processed according to the size and shape of the bathroom cabinet.

Disadvantages: The rock board brands and quality on the market vary greatly, and the price difference is large; due to its high hardness, the tools and processes required in the processing process are high, and if the processing is improper, it is easy to cause problems such as edge collapse; compared with natural stone, the texture is relatively regular and lacks natural changes.