Features of kitchen cabinets and cabinets
The assortment that is found on the furniture market is rich and varied. The kitchen is a place where the owners spend a sufficient amount of time, therefore, it is the choice of kitchen cabinets and cabinets that needs to be approached most responsibly..
The article describes in detail which ones:
- there are kitchen cabinets and cabinets.
- there are technologies for the manufacture of kitchen cabinets and cabinets;
- manufacturing standards for kitchen cabinets and cabinets;
- materials are used for kitchen cabinets and cabinets.
What are kitchen cabinets and cabinets
When choosing furniture for the kitchen, special attention should be paid to the size of the room, which should not look overloaded. Kitchen cabinets and cabinets are divided into the following types.
- Outdoor. They are the basis for the kitchen, they are used as storage of dishes, appliances and other everyday items. They also install built-in appliances or a sink..
- Hinged. Used for storing dishes, small household appliances and food. Pipes and hoods are also hidden under them..
- Built-in.
- Modular.
- Corner. Used when cabinets need to be placed on two walls.
By the type of installation, there can be a huge number of them:
- under the sink;
- with shelves;
- with drawers;
- corner cabinet for a sink;
- pencil case;
- under the hood;
- with sliding drawers;
- under the hob, etc..
Kitchen cabinets and cabinets also vary in size. Having measured the area of the room, you need to decide: order the elements of the headset or purchase a ready-made kitchen in the store, this option is perfect only for a standard-sized kitchen.
Manufacturing technology of cabinets and cabinets
The technology for manufacturing cabinets and pedestals is not as simple as it might seem at first. Attention should be paid to the kitchen project. To do this, it is necessary to determine the location of the kitchen unit, think over each element of the module, the function that it will perform. All this can be done independently or you can contact a specialist who will draw up an accurate plan for the kitchen project..
As soon as the project is drawn up, you can immediately start choosing the material.
The manufacturing technology of cabinets and cabinets is not as simple as it might seem at first..
Selection of materials
For cabinets and cabinets, the following materials are used.
- Chipboard (chipboard).
- Medium Density Tile (MDF).
- Plywood.
- Furniture board.
It is worth considering in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each of them..
Chipboard is considered the most common material used for manufacturing. The product is of high quality, but the main drawback is the looseness of the material itself. Over time, loosening of fasteners and guides occurs, so you have to periodically tighten the bolts and screws of the module.
Chipboard is considered the most common material used for manufacturing.
MDF is an interesting material from which high-quality products are made; its strength is close to chipboard.
Furniture panel is the opposite of chipboard, made of natural wood. A significant disadvantage is that cabinets and cabinets made of natural wood cannot be perfectly manufactured, it is simply impossible. Changes in temperature and air humidity lead to expansion and contraction of the wood in the shield, which will further lead to the appearance of cracks.
MDF is an interesting material from which high-quality products are made; its strength is close to chipboard.
Plywood turns out to be durable, solid and beautiful. Combines the advantages of wood, but does not have any disadvantages. A huge plus of the material is durability.
It is better to choose chipboard or plywood as a material for the kitchen, however, MDF wins at the price. The low cost of this material allows you to get a project of excellent quality, which is ideal for large kitchens.
Plywood turns out to be durable, solid and beautiful. Combines the advantages of wood, but does not have any disadvantages.
Preparation for the assembly of the structure. Working with modules
Preparing to assemble furniture is a very responsible process. The whole procedure for assembling furniture can be divided into several stages..
- Assembling the box. Includes the installation of the box on a flat surface, for this, the level of the bottom and the lid is carefully measured, the walls are connected, legs are attached for floor cabinets.
- Assembly of drawers. Guides are attached to the side walls, the facades are fixed, latches are mounted that connect the box to the guides.
- Installation of wall cabinets. The boxes are fixed to the measured height and leveled.
- Installation of lower drawers. Install after the upper ones are fixed. Installation starts from the corner, correctly adjusting the legs, connect the elements to each other.
- The final stage. Close up the gaps, fix the doors, install the built-in appliances and sink, connect the backlight.
You can assemble the headset yourself, it is important to initially study the design plan of the kitchen set and have the necessary tools.
Rules for assembling mounted elements
The wall cabinet consists of 2 panels, top, bottom, back wall and front door. To assemble the element, you must follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Install hinges.
- Assemble the case.
- Install the legs.
- Install the guides.
Legs
Legs play an important role, so you need to pay attention to them right away. Legs should correspond to two main points.
- Strength endurance. The legs are the support of the entire structure and must support the weight of the furniture and the contents of the drawers..
- Appearance. The base should not stand out from the overall design of the kitchen. Can be of any color, shape and material.
The legs vary in material. Plastic are the most popular, easy to adjust and also easy to install, functional and practical. A huge plus of such legs is their low cost. Metal legs, especially chrome-plated ones, look stylish and interesting.
Metal legs, especially chrome-plated ones, look stylish and interesting.
How to hang the doors?
The installation work will be completely finished when the installation of the doors of the headset is completed, because it is the facade that is paid attention to when entering the room.
To install the doors, you need to pick up the hinges. They can be: with a closer, card and without a tie-in, all these mechanisms have a rather long service life.
To install the doors, you need to pick up the hinges.
Before installation, markup is carried out for subsequent drilling and installation of fasteners, which are better placed along one line, to evenly distribute the load on the hinges. Then the doors are hung and the fasteners are adjusted..
Then the doors are hung and the fasteners are adjusted..
The main thing to remember is that furniture is not only an addition to the interior, it is a huge functionality that should be very convenient and practical, have good spaciousness and compactness. Observing all the nuances and following the step-by-step instructions described in the article, you can make an independent installation of kitchen cabinets and cabinets, thereby saving the family budget.
