How To Choose Furniture Surface Materials?

There are many types of furniture covering materials to choose from. Whether it's melamine, laminate, veneer, PVC paper, etc., these materials will protect and cover the surface and add patterns, colors, and beauty to the furniture surface in the way you want. Each type of covering material has different strengths, considerations, and properties in terms of strength, durability, and scratch protection. But how do we choose the surface covering material that is most suitable for that job? Thai Watsadu has the answer for everyone!

Melamine Paper Films Foil

Melamine is made from multiple layers of paper pressed together. Then it is varnished and printed with a pattern that imitates natural wood. It is considered a popular material that everyone chooses to use for covering furniture such as kitchen counters, tables, cabinets and more. With a price that is appropriate for the quality of the materials and also has a natural pattern. Can be easily used to cover the surface of real wood. Buyers can also cut to size and design as desired.

Pros: High strength and durability. Does not peel off, decays easily, is waterproof, resistant to humidity and mold. The surface is smooth to the touch. Easy to clean and wipe away dirt. The important thing is that when installing, there is no need to apply glue, no need to spray paint, and it is resistant to heat and cracking. Has a long service life
Cons: The material is the same throughout. May be difficult to cut into shape Not suitable for external installation There are many shades to choose from, but there are fewer to choose from than laminate.

HPL (High Pressure Laminate)

Laminate is another popular covering material. It is as beautiful as real wood. Many people like it because it can bend into corners better than melamine and is stronger than PVC. It meets the needs of people who need work with a lot of difficult details. Most people tend to choose melamine to make countertops in the kitchen.

Pros: Beautiful like real wood. Can be used to cover work surfaces that need a lot of detail or for bending into curved corners. Prevents scratches, insects and wood-destroying enemies. It has a long lifespan and is more heat resistant than PVC and melamine. Most importantly, there are many patterns to choose from and you can choose shades that are similar to the color tone of the place.
Cons: Price is higher than PVC and melamine. Surface is not as smooth as melamine. If you don't use an expert to assemble it, it may come loose. Including this type of surface covering material, it can only cover the front surface. Causing the pattern on both sides to be different.

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

PVC is a covering material suitable for furniture. The highlight is that it is a sheet made from thin plastic. It is cheap and has a variety of patterns to choose from. Whether it's wood patterns, bright tones, cartoon patterns, popular patterns, etc., in addition to being used for general furniture. Can also be used to cover counter surfaces. Installation is not difficult, just spray glue onto the counter and use a PVC sheet to cover it, and you're done.

Pros: There are many patterns and colors to choose from and the prices are affordable. As for installation, it can be curved into corners or shaped as desired. You can also use it to cover the edges of furniture and countertops that have small details that other materials can't cover.
Cons: Requires expertise in assembly. Because they are thin, water and moisture resistance may not be as good as melamine and laminate. If used around furniture or countertops that are frequently exposed to water, it may cause peeling and shorten the lifespan.

Veneer

The veneer covering material is made from natural materials that give the skin a realistic feel. Which is available in both wood veneer and stone veneer. Both are taking the surface of real wood and real stone and making them into thin sheets and then going through various processes to have a thickness of about 0.3 - 3 mm. Therefore, they are suitable for people who want furniture or counters with textures and patterns similar to real wood and natural stone.

Pros: The surface feels similar to real wood and stone. It has a long service life and is easy to clean and maintain. Easily matches with many styles of designs. Plus, it's easy to assemble into curved corners to match furniture and countertops.
Cons: Wood veneer should only be used for indoor installations. If exposed to a lot of water or humidity, it may deteriorate faster.

Paper Film Foil

Paper covering materials are colorful and beautiful, easy to find, cheap, but their lifespan is not comparable to other types of covering materials because this type of material is printed paper with various designs that are covered with glue and coated with clear resin. Most often, manufacturers use polyurethane coatings because they are stronger than other coatings. The durability depends on the thickness and material used for the coating. Paper is mostly used as a covering material for low-medium priced furniture such as wardrobes, cheap shelves, beds, as well as covering the interior surfaces of various furniture, etc.

Pros : It is beautiful, cheap, and easy to buy. Suitable for those who want to save their budget.
Cons : Not resistant to scratches Heat and humidity, short lifespan

In addition to the furniture surface covering materials mentioned above, In fact, there are also many types of surface covering materials for users to choose from according to their needs, such as stainless steel, which has properties to help prevent rust, suitable for installation in kitchens that are used harshly. Acrylic synthetic stone is strong, resistant to heat, humidity, chemicals well, lightweight, easy to install, or PU artificial leather that answers the needs of people who want to cover the surface like leather but want a higher quality than PVC, which you can choose. There are many covering materials available to suit your desired style.

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