Maintenance skills, furniture selection, classification

Nowadays, many families who have been renovated in the spring have entered the stage of selecting furniture. Faced with a wide variety of products on the market, how to choose durable furniture, many consumers have no bottom. In this issue, we invite experts to conduct a classification guide for furniture selection.

plate-type furniture

Environmental protection is the primary indicator

Choosing panel furniture, environmental protection is the primary indicator. According to Wen Shiquan, chairman of Yifeng Furniture, at present, the raw materials of domestic panel furniture are mainly divided into four categories: first, low-priced and inferior sheets used by small factories. Secondly, the plates produced by domestic small and medium-sized enterprises have low brand awareness and good quality. In addition, it is a well-known domestic brand “Lushuihe” plate, which is divided into many grades, and the environmental performance of high-quality products is very good. Finally, it is the imported sheet used by the high-end brand of the plate. Although the price of such plate is high, the environmental protection factor is guaranteed.

The choice of panel furniture first look at the board, must be clearly written in the furniture contract, such as the board must be marked as superior or imported sheet (specify which country which brand), in addition to indicate whether "100% use ", and the use of the large brand of plain panels (we see the semi-finished products of the panel furniture substrate, but also need to be veneer processing) or the veneer (the finished substrate, the surface pattern of the melamine film has been pressed, cutting edge banding Used directly for furniture). You can also check all kinds of certification materials. For example, in the furniture store that uses imported plates, you can see the authorization certificate, certificate of origin and customs declaration materials. In addition, you can use the function of the nose, find some places with openings such as handle holes, hinge holes, etc. (there are veneers, harmful gases can not be released), the smell should be woody, thorn The nose is not qualified.

In addition to paying special attention to environmental protection, there are several tricks to choose good panel furniture:

First, check the appearance of the product and the quality of the surface. When purchasing furniture, it mainly depends on whether the surface of the furniture material has scratches, indentations, water marks, bubbles and residual substances in the glue leaving no bumps on the surface. Defects, the appearance of the furniture surface is clear and natural, smooth and flat, with good visual effects and feel. For the purchase of symmetrical furniture, it is necessary to pay attention to the color of the two panels, the consistency and coordination of the lines, and make people feel two The piece of sheet material is like a piece of material.

Second, pay attention to the firmness of the furniture structure, and gently push the furniture by hand. If there is shaking or making a sound, the structure is not firm.

Third, pay attention to the gap between the furniture activities. For example: door seams, drawer seams, with appropriate clearance and balance, and the door and drawer should be free and smooth when opening and closing, no noise, but also see if the surface of the hardware accessories is peeling off.

Fourth, check the edge quality of the plate. See if the edge of the plate is chamfered, uneven, and warped. The good edge should be tightly adhered to the plate, and the surface should be smooth and free from roughness.

Comprehensive understanding of multi-party perception

sofa

Fabric sofa

Fabric washing method can know the grade

According to Li Zizheng, sales manager of Beijing Ai Rui Ruisi Furniture Co., Ltd., the seat and back cover of the sofa are preferably loopers, and the zipper should be smooth and reasonable in length. Although some manufacturers are loopers, in order to save fabrics, the length of the zipper is short, and it will be more difficult to remove and wash in the future. If there is a tear-proof elastic at the bottom of the zipper, it means that the workmanship of the sofa is more delicate and more humane. High-grade fabric sofas generally have a thick cotton lining. This lining prevents dust from entering and prevents the feathers from falling out of the bag.

"The fabric of the sofa should be thick and durable and can not afford the ball." According to the place of origin, the sofa fabric can be divided into domestic and imported. According to the material, the sofa fabric can be divided into five series. First, cotton and linen fabrics, relatively rough, breathable, very cool, but feel rough; second, pure cotton fabric, feel comfortable; third is the three anti-cloth fabrics, mainly anti-static, oil-proof, anti-proof Stain, also known as suede. In addition, there are chenille and cut velvet, which are relatively high-end. The products imported from Europe and the United States are of good quality, small color difference, high color fastness and high integrity. The surface is generally treated with special features, anti-static, flame retardant and so on.

High-grade fabrics require more dry cleaning. If the salesperson says that it can be hand-washed or machine-washed, it is mostly blended fabric. After the fabric is washed, it is best to dry it directly. It is best not to use a washing machine to dehydrate it, so as not to damage the texture of the fabric.

Work and look up to check the quality

The inner material mainly includes a backrest and a seat cushion. Generally good sofas will use high-rebound high-density polyurethane sponges. The sitting layer and the bag will have down feathers, which is more comfortable and easy to fit into various people's body types. Experts suggest that in addition to choosing a high-density sponge, you should also choose a drawstring and a serpentine spring. Generally speaking, the ribs of the imported good belts are round, and the domestically produced partial belts are flat.

The frame of the general sofa is made of solid wood frame, mostly birch. This kind of wood has high strength, high density and large bearing capacity. In addition, if necessary, the salesperson can open the base cabinet to see that the wood is smooth, without bark, breakage, insects, smashing, etc., and requires horizontal and vertical, without circular curvature.

In terms of sitting, it should be felt that the internal filling is flat and full, and there is no crease at the seams. The patterns of the mosaic and the lattice should be spliced. In addition, it is also possible to lift a corner of the sofa, and if the remaining triangles are also lifted up, the overall structure is relatively stable. If the other horns do not move, there is something wrong with their structure.

leather sofa

Zhu Changling, vice chairman of the China Furniture Association, pointed out that most of the leather sofas currently on the market are leather sofas for the main parts. Although the leather and leather feels different, it is difficult to distinguish. Li Zizheng introduced a small trick to everyone: hold the surface of the leather with your fingers, if there are small folds around the collapse, then it is cortex, otherwise it is imitation leather. And many sofa samples will be attached to the instruction manual of the sofa, which introduces the material of the sofa, and consumers can also look at the reference when purchasing the leather sofa.

Li Zizhen also reminded consumers that the country does not have a clear definition of the proportion of cowhide in a half-skin sofa, but simply stipulates that the human contact surface is skin. Since it is not possible to make an over-range commitment on a formal contract, it is possible to specify the cowhide part using the brand's own change order. Or the consumer can ask the shopping guide to draw a plan of the sofa to mark the specific location, as a supplementary agreement.

Solid wood furniture

Identifying solid wood is the key

The "General Technical Conditions for Wood Furniture" standard divides solid wood furniture into three categories: pure solid wood furniture, solid wood furniture and solid wood veneer furniture. Only all the parts are made of solid wood furniture can be called pure solid wood furniture; solid wood furniture is also called board wood combined with furniture, that is, the table top, table (chair) legs and other frames are made of solid wood, while the side panels, bottom, top, shelf Furniture made of wood-based panels, etc.; and solid wood veneer furniture is made of wood-based panels, and the surface is decorated with solid wood veneers.

Solid wood classification has to pay attention to

In the market, some merchants will pretend to be pure solid wood furniture with wood-panel or solid wood veneer furniture. According to Yang Wenqiang, director of the R&D department of the top 100 furniture, before buying, you must first ask whether it is pure solid wood, or combination of wood and wood, or solid wood veneer. When signing the contract, be sure to put the main and auxiliary materials. The material is clearly written into the contract.

It is not difficult to distinguish solid wood furniture. Pure solid wood furniture is made of solid wood, so there is no edge banding, the texture of the horizontal (horizontal) and vertical (vertical) lines and the annual rings can be followed. The longer the time is, the darker the color is; if there is part In line with this feature, some do not meet, the description is solid wood furniture combined with wood and wood. If the joint points of the parts are sealed, the furniture surface has the natural texture unique to the wood, but the color is blue, and the color is not used after a period of use. Change, the description is solid wood veneer furniture.

Different tree species have their own characteristics

What kind of wood is made of wood, which directly affects the price and quality of furniture. Even if it is pure solid wood furniture, the price of the tree can vary by tens of times, so the tree species must be specified in the contract.

Black walnut: It is light dark brown with purple, and the cut surface is large parabolic pattern, which is very expensive. The furniture is usually only used for veneer.

Cherry wood: The wood is light yellowish brown, the cut surface is medium parabolic pattern, there is a small circle pattern, which belongs to high-grade wood. The furniture is also usually made of veneer, which is rarely used as furniture core material.

Elm: The color is bright and light yellow, the surface has a dense "needle" line texture, and the cut surface has a parabolic pattern. Europe imports less eucalyptus, and imported eucalyptus is a medium-to-high-grade wood in China. It is commonly used as veneer and sometimes as a dining chair.

Maple: The color is light yellow, the pattern is obviously water ripple, or it is fine-striped. Maple is medium-grade wood, which is common for veneer and solid wood furniture.

Birch: Birch has a light yellow color and is characterized by multiple black lines. Birch is also a mid-range wood, which is common for both solid wood furniture and veneer.

Rubber wood: The primary color is light yellow brown, with small messy rays, soft and soft material, which is low-grade solid wood. Some merchants call it "oak", which is actually a trick to fish in troubled waters.

Multiple indicators to help clear

The manual asks and looks at the instruction manual of the furniture product, because it must explain the materials, performance, environmental protection index, water content and other aspects of the product, which can provide a basis for future quality disputes, and can also provide reference for purchase.

The moisture content specification also indicates the moisture content of the product. Generally speaking, the moisture content indicated in the specification is preferably 8%-12%.

The appearance of the knot is more affecting the appearance, so the less the knot, the better. When the regular manufacturer is doing solid wood furniture, the knot will be placed as far as possible or invisible. Although many furniture are said to have been dried and degreased, it is inevitable that there will be irregular drying and degreasing of the manufacturers, which will result in the product and insect eyes. Such products must not be selected, otherwise the phenomenon of insects may occur in the future. .

Hardware

Good solid wood furniture uses hinges and slides of well-known brands, and well-known brands will leave labels or names on the products. In addition, good hardware will also use damping technology, so that the switch cabinet doors and drawers will not produce noise. When buying, you may wish to switch the door and drawer several times. The smoother the product, the better the product.

glass

Tempered glass is relatively durable, and even if it is broken, it will be broken into granules and will not hurt people. Ordinary glass is not only thin, but also transparent, very transparent, while tempered glass looks a bit fuzzy under certain light, not as transparent as ordinary glass.