At present, the home improvement industry has developed into an inclusive industry. Faced with a wide variety of well-defined home improvement industries, consumers who need home improvement services most are increasingly at a loss, especially middle-aged and elderly people. As the "highlight" of home improvement, beauty, environmental protection and safety are everyone's basic requirements for cabinets. Large and small furniture cities, cabinet dealerships are more luxurious than one, salesmen are more enthusiastic than one, but prices are higher than one. Simple and practical kitchen cabinets actually use the words "piano paint", "BMW paint" and "imported", which makes it difficult for ordinary wage earners to accept. In the cabinet market, it is common to play with concepts and confuse consumers. Consumers should keep their eyes open when purchasing cabinets.

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First, there are many authentication modes.

Recently, the reporter saw in the cabinet area of a home building materials store in our city that most of the environmental inspection certificates provided by some cabinet merchants are inspection reports of local plates, or environmental protection product recommendation certificates issued by an association or an institution. Generally speaking, there are many types of certification, but there is basically no unified certification by authoritative departments. According to industry insiders, in the face of a large shiny bronze medal hanging on the wall, consumers will basically not be "true".

According to informed sources, although cabinet enterprises have played environmental protection cards one after another, not many of them have really been recognized by authoritative departments, and there are many enterprises in the market that fool consumers with "fake environmental protection". It is understood that at present, only the "China Environmental Label Product Certification" certified by the Environmental Certification Center of the State Environmental Protection Administration, also known as "ten ring Certification", is an authoritative green symbol. Products that are allowed to use the logo not only require qualified quality, but also meet specific environmental protection requirements in the process of production, use and treatment. Compared with similar products, it has the advantages of low toxicity, less harm and resource saving.

Second, the material trap

"Many consumers are looking at cabinets, but they are actually looking at cabinets." An industry insider told reporters that most consumers choose cabinets. As soon as they speak, they want a "crystal board", "drawing board" or "solid board". This board is a cupboard door. "Although the door panel is important, the box panel is actually more important." At present, painted door panels are widely used in Changzhou cabinet market. Baked paint board is characterized by bright colors, easy modeling, good waterproof performance, stain resistance and scratch resistance, but the price is also high. The reporter saw a cabinet with a crystal door panel in a cabinet shop in our city. It has a three-dimensional shape and a beautiful appearance. According to the salesman, the door panels made of this material are beautiful and durable, cheap and good, and now they are very popular.

However, in another well-known brand cabinet store, when a reporter inquired about the crystal door panel, it immediately attracted the disdain of the salesperson. "You think the crystal panel is good, and it will become warped in a year or two. It is an outdated style!" The design of the cabinet door panel is not limited to these, but the reporter soon found that compared with the door panel, the box panel that is not valued by consumers is actually more important. The box panel is waterproof, mildew-proof and load-bearing, but it is generally not valued by consumers because it is hidden in the door panel. Some dealers often quote the so-called "special price" and "special price" with high-priced door panels and low-priced boxes. In fact, these inferior box panels are often soaked and moldy in a short time, and consumers suffer greatly.

In addition to the door panel, the most brilliant thing is the countertop. In the investigation, the reporter found that the table brands on the market are mixed, and the concept is everywhere. Take the most popular "acrylic" artificial stone countertop as an example. You can buy it from 500 yuan for more than 3,000 yuan/meter. According to insiders, it is best not to buy cheap artificial stones. Most of them use inferior resin and calcium carbonate, which have poor smoothness and wear resistance. Some products even contain substances harmful to human body, so you must know the content of "acrylic" when buying "artificial stone" countertops.

Third, the concept of stealing

When selling products, cabinet dealers try their best to brag about their products and confuse consumers by stealing concepts. In an unannounced visit, the reporter found that the most popular "fudge" in Changzhou cabinet market is "design concept from abroad". "Idea", an intangible thing, not only makes consumers stunned, but also improves the quality of products invisibly.

Designed with "concept" is imported goods? In a high-end cabinet shop known as the national chain, as soon as the reporter entered, two salespeople dressed as stewardesses surrounded them with smiles. Seeing that the reporter had some doubts about the Italian trademark at the door, a salesperson firmly said: "Our cabinets are designed with Italian concepts and European popular styles, and many parts are imported." After further understanding, the reporter found that this cabinet is actually a cabinet manufacturer in Guangdong, and the designers are all from China. The so-called "imported parts" are actually produced by a joint venture factory in Guangdong.

In an unannounced visit, the reporter found that a brand of cabinets used a kind of "fire board" in the selection of door materials. After talking with the sales staff, the reporter learned that the fireproof board itself is not completely fireproof, but it has good fireproof performance and a certain flame retardant effect, and the effect will not last for a few minutes. Similarly, the "waterproof board" is only slightly moisture-proof, and the seller's "naming" of the door material undoubtedly exaggerates the function of the material.

In terms of environmental protection indicators that consumers care about, many cabinet manufacturers will stick "E0" and "E 1" in conspicuous positions. This is a sign that the formaldehyde emission of the product reaches the national standard. According to insiders, at present, the maximum formaldehyde limit standard for furniture, floors and other wood products in China is "E 1", the national standard for cabinet products is "E2" and some high-end products are "E 1". Because it does not contain green moisture-proof agent and adhesive, it is easy to break when it is wet, and "E0" grade plate is not suitable for making cabinets in wet environment, so consumers should see clearly. In another brand store, the clerk strongly recommended a Korean imported countertop to the reporter, but the reporter found that the place of origin was Qingdao after receiving the instructions. The clerk explained: "Our company is headquartered in Qingdao, and the place of origin can only indicate Qingdao, where the head office is located. The countertop material is indeed imported. " But when the reporter "seriously" asked for the customs declaration form, the clerk finally admitted that it was "the best countertop in China, basically comparable to imported ones".

Fourth, the device hides mystery

Cabinets are places where water, electricity and gas gather. The overflow port of cabinet sink should be set reasonably, electrical appliances, wires and plugs should avoid leakage, and the valves and flameout protection of natural gas should be improved, so we must pay attention to safety issues. Kitchen decoration must emphasize practicality and reasonably arrange the operation area in combination with the operation process. The height of countertops and cabinets should be adjusted according to the specific needs of the owners.

It is reported that first-line cabinet brands often provide a full set of design and installation services. Merchants will send staff to measure the relevant dimensions and ask professional designers to design them. General 1 month or so can be installed on site. Consumers should check the cabinet after installation, such as: whether there are scratches, bumps and cracks on the surface of the cabinet, whether the overall installation position has changed, whether the cabinet, countertop and hanging cabinet are tilted after combination, whether there is a gap at the joint between the panel and the cabinet body, and whether there is leakage at the drain pipe and sink. Check the contract and design drawings carefully during acceptance, so as to avoid unclear explanation when problems are found in the future. Evaluation: The excellent quality of AMB kitchen cabinets creates a five-star kitchen.