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Families, what's the most daunting part of custom design? That's right, it's choosing the materials! Looking at names like "solid wood particle board," "density board," and "ecological board" doesn't it feel like a game of "spot the difference"? What's the difference between them? Which one is right for your home? This comprehensive guide will help you avoid the board selection pitfalls!
The Secret of Common Panels for Whole House Customization
1. Particle board
It's made by processing wood or plant fibers into shavings, bonding them with an adhesive, and then heat-pressing them into artificial boards. Its biggest advantages are its smooth surface, uniform thickness, and relatively affordable price. However, its moisture resistance is average, and it can swell and deform easily in humid environments. It's best suited for wardrobes and shoe cabinets.
2. Blockboard
It is like a "sandwich cookie", with a core of wood strips or blocks in the middle along the grain, and veneer or plywood glued to both sides. Blockboard is mainly healthy and environmentally friendly, with stable performance, strong nail holding power, and a strong sense of solid wood.
3. Plywood
Plywood is a "thousand-layer cake" of multiple layers of veneer, with adjacent layers of veneer grain perpendicular to each other, then glued together. It's also healthy and environmentally friendly, offering stable performance, excellent nail holding power, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and distinct layers. Plywood is a good choice for creating sturdy and beautiful furniture.
4. Shunxin board
Shunxin board is made from large wood shavings, which are glued, laid in a directional pattern, and then hot-pressed into a multi-layered structure. The surface shavings are also arranged in a specific direction. It combines the advantages of being healthy and environmentally friendly, with stable performance, strong nail holding power, and excellent load-bearing capacity, making it a highly reliable choice for large cabinets.
Sharp eyes and golden eyes to choose the best board
1. Check the environmental protection level
Look for these letters: ENF < E0 < E1 < E2. ENF is currently the "environmentally friendly ceiling" in China! Recently, Rabbit Baby also launched ENF+ grade panels, which emit one-third the formaldehyde of ENF-grade panels. Families with children and elderly parents can buy them without hesitation. Remember to ask for the test report!
2. Look at the appearance
Take a closer look! Good boards have a smooth surface, uniform color without any spots, and natural texture.
3. Smell
Eco-friendly boards don't smell strange, just a light woody aroma. If you notice a pungent odor, return it immediately! It could be formaldehyde, especially if low-quality glue is used, which can be very overpowering.
4. Ask for details
Don't hesitate to ask! Ask what the board is made of, what glue is used, and which brand it's made from. Choose a reputable brand for stricter quality control and guaranteed after-sales service. If the seller hesitates and can't answer, run!
The selection of boards is one of the most worthy aspects of research in decoration. Environmental protection and structure are the core. Don’t blindly pursue "solid wood", choose the one that suits your family!