Are hardware accessories important in whole-house customization? For example, hardware accessories are to furniture what bones are to the human body, so in whole-house customization, hardware accessories are crucial.
If the basic hardware is not used well, the cabinets will not close tightly, squeak, sag, knock, and fall off after a period of time. The drawers will be jerky or even unable to be pulled... very annoying.
If there is no good connection and support of hardware accessories, it will directly affect the overall quality of the furniture, resulting in the inability to use the furniture normally and shortening the life of the furniture. According to incomplete statistics, hardware accessories account for 8% of the value of furniture, but operating comfort accounts for 88%.
However, many consumers lack sufficient knowledge and understanding of hardware accessories, and at the same time, they tend to ignore hardware accessories when customizing the whole house. Therefore, the following will introduce in detail the hardware accessories commonly used in whole house customization.
Whole-house custom hardware accessories refer to accessories obtained by processing and casting of gold, silver, copper, iron, tin and other metals. In the home, hardware is an indispensable part, which can not only fix the components but also play a decorative role. Hardware of various materials and shapes plays a finishing touch in the whole house customization. In a word, if the hardware is used well, there will be no problem in customizing the whole house!
So how should you choose hardware accessories for whole-house customization?
Basic hardware accessories commonly used in whole-house customization include: straighteners, hinges, slide rails, handles, air supports, etc.
01 Hardware accessories-straightener
The straightener is a universal accessory used to straighten door panels and prevent deformation. The principle of the straightener is to make a slot on the back of the cabinet door and embed the straightener into the door panel. The metal can give the door panel a support and reduce deformation and warping. When the door panel warps, there is an adjustment screw on the straightener, which can adjust the door panel. It adjusts.
Straighteners are basically an item that merchants must charge for, usually more than one hundred. So are straighteners useful? Should I choose a straightener?
First of all, the correct installation and use of a straightener is definitely useful, but installing a straightener does not guarantee that the door panel will not be deformed, but it reduces the chance of deformation of the cabinet door to a greater extent.
In terms of material and size, if the wardrobe door made of particle board, multi-layer board, European pine board, density board, etc. is more than 2 meters high, install a straightener as much as possible.
02 Hardware accessories-door hinges
Hinges, what we usually call advanced hinges, are important components that connect the wardrobe body and the door.
Hinges are mainly divided into stainless steel hinges and cold-rolled steel hinges according to materials.
Q: How to choose a hinge?
Stainless steel: beautiful surface and diverse use possibilities, good corrosion resistance, longer lasting than ordinary steel, and high strength.
Cold-rolled steel: high strength, but poor toughness and weldability, relatively hard, brittle, and bright surface.
According to the brand, the common ones are durable door hinges, DTC hinges, 304 stainless steel hinges, etc. Generally, durable door hinges can meet normal use. Those with higher quality requirements can be upgraded to DTC hinges.
It is recommended to use 304 stainless steel hinges in the kitchen to prevent water or corrosive condiments in the kitchen from affecting the use of the hinges.
According to the opening and closing, give priority to hinges with dampers, which can effectively prevent "dung" noise when closing the door.
The damping is divided into one-stage force, two-stage force, and three-stage force, which means that the door panels can freely hover in different force sections. The most cost-effective solution is to use the second-stage force. The opening and closing of the cabinet door is smoother and more affordable. Close to the people.
03 Hardware accessories-slide rails
Slide rails, also known as guide rails and slideways, refer to hardware connecting parts that are fixed on the cabinet of furniture and allow the drawers or cabinet boards of furniture to move in and out.
The slide rail is suitable for drawer connection of cabinets, furniture, wardrobes and other wooden and steel drawers. Whether the large and small doors, drawers, etc. in the furniture can be pushed and pulled freely and smoothly, and whether they can bear load all depend on the support of the slide rails.
Slide rails can generally be divided into three types: side slide rails, bottom-type pull-out rails, and horse-riding pull-out rails.
Side slide rails: Side slide rails are divided into three-section rails and two-section rails. The standard for differentiation is the pull-out length. Drawers on three-section rails can be fully pulled out, while two-section rails can be pulled out halfway. They are often used in places where cabinet drawers are relatively shallow. Such as bathroom cabinets, etc.
The three-section rail is installed on the side panel of the drawer. It is relatively cheap and is a common product for whole-house custom furniture. Businesses with large usage generally provide consumers with three-section rails without damping as standard. Owners can upgrade to three-section rails with damping. I personally recommend using them. For three-section rails with damping, if you are obsessed with cost-effectiveness, you can choose from domestic first-tier brands.
Bottom-type drawer rails: The bottom drawer is installed on the bottom of the drawer. The price is relatively high. The hidden design makes the drawer more beautiful. Like the side slide rails, it is also divided into three sections and two sections. As for the three-section bottom drawer, the domestic brand The price of a pair is 30-60, and the price of a pair of first-line imported brands is 200-300. If you are pursuing cost-effectiveness, some customized cabinets can choose a two-section bottom drawer with damping according to the pull-out length.
Riding rail: The riding rail is an integrated base slide with its own side panel. It is more expensive, but the opening experience is more advanced, and it can withstand heavier items. It is often used in cabinet drawers, and the installation complexity is higher than that of a base drawer. and side rails.
04 Hardware accessories-handles
Handles refer to tools (such as round handle ropes, ropes, handles) for pulling or controlling (opening, closing, hanging). Handles installed on furniture can not only save manpower and facilitate home life, but also play a very good decorative role when properly matched.
Q: How to choose a handle?
Handles can be divided into many types according to different standards.
The most common classification is by material. The materials of handles basically include single metal, alloy, plastic, ceramic, glass, crystal, resin, etc. Common handles include all-copper handles, zinc alloy handles, aluminum alloy handles, stainless steel, plastic, ceramic handles, etc.
The second type: divided by style. It is divided into single hole round type, single strip type, double head type, hidden type, etc. The decorative effects of different styles of handles are different.
The third type: divided by style. Mainly include modern minimalist style, Chinese antique style, European pastoral style, etc.
Based on the above, handles commonly used indoors are generally made of alloy, pure copper or 304 stainless steel, which are durable and will not rust. It is more common to use a handle as a door handle because it is more convenient to open the door. For example, if you hold something in your hand, you can open the door with your elbow. The style and material of cabinet doors are mainly determined according to the decoration style.
