Glossy cabinets

The choice of furniture is always a crucial step, because it depends on the practicality and appearance of the interior. The final decision is affected by many factors: design, size, capacity, materials of manufacture and price. All this should be taken into account especially carefully if a cabinet with a glossy surface is selected, because the facade is one of the main characteristics.

The quality of glossy cabinets completely depends on what material is used for facades. The coating can be plastic, film, paint, acrylic and varnish.

• Plastic surface - This is an economical option, characterized by resistance to non-concentrated detergents and temperature changes.

• If used as a coating for glossy surfaces filmthen the product itself will have a low cost. The film is easy to wash, but it does not tolerate high humidity and high temperature, as these factors can cause its detachment.
• The most expensive gloss coating is paint or varnish. If any minor damages appear on the lacquered cabinet, they are easy to repair. But in case of improper operation chips are formed, which can not be hidden. The price of the paintwork is the highest, which invariably affects the cost of the product itself.

For any glossy surface requires special care. It is not enough to wipe it with a dry cloth, because it creates a static charge and the attraction of dust.

The most expensive are painted facades, as for their manufacture, labor-intensive staining technology is used, which allows covering the entire product, including the ends, to prevent ingress of moisture inside. Glossy furniture can have straight and radial facades that have a base of moisture resistant MDF boards.

Especially reliable coating is acrylic, which has high performance. Acrylic facades consist of MDF plates and a plastic layer, connected with polyurethane glue. They can be painted in any saturated color that does not fade under the influence of sunlight.

Glossy cabinets have a lot of advantages that make them popular for wide use.

Their most important advantage lies in a spectacular and aesthetic appearance. Gloss facades look luxurious, which undoubtedly attracts attention.

Such facades can have different colors, which helps to create a unique interior design and soften the effect of coarse features.

It should be noted that the glossy surface is easy to care for. The main thing is not to use for this a dry cloth that electrifies the product.

Despite the many positive qualities, gloss exists and negative sides:

• Such a surface is prone to rapid contamination. It is easy to remain fingerprints or splashing water. This can be avoided if you buy a cabinet with speckled color or with a dark facade.
• It easily forms scratches and other damage that cannot be repaired at home.
• It requires frequent care. At least twice a day, the cabinet will have to be cleaned with a special tool.
• Conventional detergents are not suitable for cleaning glossy facades, so it is important to use specialized solutions.

Installing glossy cabinets indoors with glossy ceilings is the wrong decision. Gloss looks decent in combination with matte frame and cool shades. An interesting solution is furniture, in which one half has a glossy surface and the other does not.

A combination of gloss and colorful patterns, as well as protrusions on the texture will look quite unusual.

This type of furniture will favorably emphasize the design only if there is no excess of reflective surfaces in the space. Brilliant smooth facades are perfectly combined with natural stones and solid wood. Special beauty can be achieved with the help of glass inserts.

Cabinets with a reflective facade can look different if you use different colors. So, white furniture will visually increase the space, especially if you install it in a small room. White color looks advantageous in any style, ranging from classic to modern. In addition, it can be combined with wood, glass and other inserts.

Beige color is designed to create a calm and cozy atmosphere in the house. And thanks to the variety of shades, it can be used with other colors.

Such an unusual color, like black, is necessary to add uniqueness. It is easy to combine with different colors, even if they have motley shades.

In addition to the main colors, red, green and yellow shades are popular.The red color invigorates and forces to act, the green dips into a calm and peaceful atmosphere, and the yellow dilutes the calm interior with its vivacity.

There are many types of cabinets with different shapes, designs, sizes, method of plowing and purpose. For example, hull structures have a large size and sufficient capacity. They can be folded all the necessary clothes, shoes and other accessories.

• The most economical solution is built-in model. It is designed for a specific place and will not take a single extra meter. But it can not be moved from place to place after installation, which is some drawback.
• Very comfortable and economical. corner cupboard, which has a large capacity and small size.

• Swing constructions occupy a lot of space, so must be installed in large rooms. They will well emphasize the classic bedroom, and the gloss will add to its sophistication.
• Sliding gThe glossy models are originally designed for installation in small spaces that need to save storage space. They are best picked up in a dark hallway or a small living room. Wardrobes with sliding doors are easy to use and do not interfere with the free movement at all.
• Hinged cabinets are more likely to store kitchen utensils than for clothes.

Each type of glossy surface has certain differences, and therefore care for them should be carried out differently.

To clean the product with a plastic gloss, you need to use only very mild detergents that contain a minimum of chemistry. Otherwise, it will fade. As an alternative, you can use a solution of household soap, which does not damage the fragile surface.

To clean the lacquer facade, you need to resort to specialized tools. You can limit yourself to a glass cleaner or soapy water.The main thing is to wipe the furniture dry, so that there are no stains on it.

Before processing cabinets, it is necessary to dilute concentrated preparations for washing glossy furniture. It would be good to use a special wax or paste, which was originally intended for the care of pieces of furniture. But it is impossible to wax a tree: under its influence, the wood will grow dull and will attract dust and dirt more strongly.

Do not resort to strong concentrated products that contain alcohol or chlorine additives. They will inevitably lead to fading gloss.

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