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Most consumers buy wood panels at building materials markets, but these markets offer a dazzling array of brands. When choosing panels, we often ask salespeople for tips: look for durable, thick cores; look for smooth, bright surfaces; and try to select imported panels. Are all these suggestions correct? To answer your questions, how should you choose wood panels?
1. Does the thickness of the sheet material affect durability and quality?
According to research, branded wood panels on the market feel particularly thick and substantial, while those from lesser-known brands feel lighter. Consumers don't need to obsess over the weight and thickness of the panels. Refer to national standards for specific guidelines; as long as they meet those standards, excessive thickness is unnecessary and may be impractical. Many wood panels that appear thick are actually made of multiple layers of plywood, not solid wood.
II. How to inspect and identify the overall quality of the board material
I think most consumers' common method for testing the quality and wear resistance of a board is to scratch its surface with a hard object. However, this is completely unnecessary. This is also a common trick used by many salespeople and merchants to showcase the brand's high quality. They might also randomly smear marker marks on the board surface and then easily wipe them off. These demonstrations are entirely redundant and basic. The best way to test its quality is to apply some cosmetic or oil stains, wait a while, and then wipe it off to see the effect.
III. Is it better to choose imported products?
Imported wood panels have become synonymous with high-end products in the eyes of consumers, as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for." Of course, merchants will naturally promote imported panels to maximize profits, given that foreign products are about 20% more expensive than domestic ones, or even more. However, I think we don't need to be so superstitious about this. Some domestic wood panel brands are of very high quality, and any panel that meets national standards is perfectly acceptable in terms of environmental performance and usability.