Summary of the strengths and weaknesses of bathroom cabinet materials

The bathroom cabinet is not a large piece of furniture, but it is an indispensable piece of furniture. It is used to store towels, toothbrushes, soap, and we usually wash powder, brush teeth, wash face, and make-up on it. It can be said to have many functions. There are many materials for bathroom cabinets, common ones are PVC, artificial stone, solid wood, stainless steel and so on. Which bathroom cabinet is right for you? Let's talk about it specifically.

 

PVC

 

The bathroom cabinet made of PVC material generally uses PVC as the blister panel, which is adsorbed on density board or moisture-proof board by vacuum hot pressing, so it has good moisture-proof performance. PVC is a material polymerized by vinyl, which has a strong resistance to temperature, but its corrosion resistance is a bit weak.

 

⭕Advantages: good moisture-proof and waterproof performance, and a longer service life. Because PVC is easy to process, the design styles are very rich. The price/performance ratio is also very high, so it is popular with the public.

 

❌Disadvantages: the bathroom cabinet made of PVC material is not easy to put heavy items, and there is no problem with general daily necessities. PVC material is easy to fade, if it is not well maintained, it will greatly affect the overall aesthetics.

 

 

Artificial stone

 

Artificial stone, also known as polymer material, is a composite material composed of ore powder, pigment and other materials. There are certain differences in the quality and production process of artificial stone in China.

 

⭕Advantages: the bathroom cabinet made of artificial stone has an elegant appearance and texture, and has good performance of anti-corrosion and anti-permeability.

 

❌Disadvantages: artificial stone is not wear-resistant and easily damaged. The Barcol hardness of artificial stone of any material (a hardness category widely used internationally, the Barcol hardness of glass is between 45-55) is 58-62. Therefore, it cannot withstand the friction of sharp materials such as metals. In addition, the color and style of artificial stone bathroom cabinets will be relatively simple, and it is difficult to match the decoration style. Generally, it is only suitable for decoration styles such as Nordic and American.

 

 

Solid wood

 

The solid wood bathroom cabinet uses solid wood as the main substrate and is sprayed with waterproof and environmentally friendly paint. The suggestion is to install a bathroom with separate wet and dry design. This will be better and more convenient to use, so that the service life of solid wood bathroom cabinets will be longer.

 

⭕Advantages: the solid wood bathroom cabinet has a good touch and an atmospheric appearance, and the solid wood material makes people feel close to nature.

 

❌Disadvantages: the moisture resistance is not as good as other materials. It is in the bathroom. If the handling and maintenance are not good, it will cause deformation and cracking. The cost and price are also high. Therefore, the market is now small.

 

 

Stainless steel

 

Stainless steel bathroom cabinets are currently niche in the market, and are generally made of high-quality stainless steel plates and other materials through several processes.

 

⭕Advantages: not easy to deform or crack, moisture-proof and mildew-proof.

 

❌Disadvantages: due to technological limitations, the shape of the stainless steel bathroom cabinet has not changed much, and it is basically linear. Stainless steel tends to darken and lose its original luster, so it is relatively rare now.

 

 

Aluminum alloy

 

Aluminum alloy can be said to be a supplement to stainless steel bathroom cabinets. Compared with stainless steel bathroom cabinets, the manufacturing process is more convenient and cheaper. The surface of the aluminum alloy has undergone special oxidation treatment, which will not oxidize, is firm and tight, and is relatively compressive.

 

⭕Advantages: firm and durable, basically all profiles are used, and assembly is faster. The waterproof performance is good, and the appearance color can also have more choices.

 

❌Disadvantages: the overall bathroom cabinet of this material is relatively thin and does not have a heavy feeling.

 

 

The above is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of bathroom cabinet materials. If you need it, we are a professional metal cabinets exporter. Welcome to contact us!

 

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