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Trust is often an issue in procurement, especially for large enterprises, government agencies, and public institutions in Henan province that typically purchase office furniture in bulk. This makes them vulnerable to being scammed or cheated by distributors or manufacturers. Henan Huadu Times Furniture offers five tips to help you avoid these pitfalls when purchasing office furniture in Henan.
First, the differences between different furniture pieces determine that the materials used will vary greatly.
Some large Henan office furniture pieces are quite heavy, so their supports require sturdy materials. For example, the legs of desks, chairs, and cabinets need to be made of hard wood or metal to ensure they are strong and can bear the weight. The internal materials can be different. Also, the choice of surface veneer materials varies greatly depending on the environment in which the furniture is used, such as executive desks and tea cabinets. After checking the surface, we need to inspect the interior. Open cabinet doors and drawers to check the condition of the wood inside. You can test for rot by pressing your fingernail into the wood; if it goes in easily, it means the wood is rotten. After opening the cabinet door, smell it. If it's pungent, irritates the eyes, or causes tearing, it means the formaldehyde content in the adhesive is too high, which is harmful to health.
II. Are the structural components of the office furniture in Henan sturdy?
For example, check if the mortise and tenon joints of solid wood are sturdy. Structural problems can be identified by sound; gently drop or tap it. A crisp sound indicates good quality; a crackling or rattling sound indicates loose joints and an unstable structure. For larger pieces of office furniture from Henan, such as desks, shake them to check their stability and listen to the sound to see if the structure is solid. For upholstered sofas, try sitting on them; if they make noises with movement or wobble easily, they won't last long.
3. Are the four legs of the office furniture in Henan level?
To check for wobbling in office furniture, such as desks, gently shake them on a flat surface. To check the flatness of a desktop, place a glass plate on it; if it spins, the desktop is convex; if it breaks easily when pressed, the desktop is concave.
IV. Are the seams of the fiberboard-clad office furniture tight?
In Henan, fiberboard is commonly used in office furniture, particularly for desks. Manufacturers apply wood veneer, PVC, or painted paper, depending on the specific needs. When purchasing, check for a smooth veneer without bubbles or blisters. Crucially, inspect for loose joints, which can only be detected under light. Sliced veneer is better than rotary-cut veneer, as it adheres better to the wood. You can distinguish between sliced and rotary-cut veneer by examining the grain; sliced veneer generally has straight, dense grain, while rotary-cut veneer has curved, sparse grain. For particleboard veneer furniture, the edges in contact with the ground must be sealed; otherwise, the board will absorb moisture, swell, and be damaged.
5. The painted surfaces of Henan office furniture should be smooth.
The painted surfaces of office furniture in Henan should be smooth, flat, and free of wrinkles and bumps. Edges and corners should not be sharp or angular, as these are prone to chipping and paint peeling. Only a smooth and even paint finish can ensure that the paint does not easily flake off.
6. Check the quality of the boards.
If there are no veneer panels, check the wood quality. Most boards sold on the market are made of three main types: MDF, particleboard, and solid wood. MDF is divided into high-density and medium-density fiberboard. To distinguish them, check the fineness of the wood fibers (no wood chips). Also check the hardness of the board; higher hardness indicates better density. Several brands of particleboard are available on the market. I know "Aijia Board" is quite good. To check the quality: try to pry it off with your hand. If it's easy to pry off the inner core, it means too little resin glue was used. After installation, the joints will easily loosen when heavy objects are placed on them. Another way to check is to smell it (to detect formaldehyde). This prevents the use of inferior resin glue, or even if it's not resin glue at all.
7. How to determine if office furniture from Henan is genuine solid wood
Distinguishing solid wood from other types is simple. Look at the grain: solid wood has a natural grain. Then check the edges (look for seams to prevent veneer). Regarding the finish: First, check the gloss (this indicates whether it's brushed, baked, or unfinished). Brushed finish, also known as artificial finish, comes in brush and spray types. Brushed finish is mainly for wood with grain, using clear varnish. Spray finish is mainly for solid colors. The gloss is barely visible, and the surface is too smooth because it's sanded with a cloth. Unfinished finish has very little gloss, is not very bright, and the grain is less attractive; it's the lowest quality. Baked finish is better, both in terms of gloss and feel. The way to distinguish them is by color and gloss. The color is pure, and the gloss is uniform. As for style, it depends on the overall color scheme of your home. Generally, a room shouldn't have more than 3-4 main colors, otherwise it will look cluttered, like a public space.
8. Check the dimensions of each component.
The dimensions must be accurate and the shape regular. Check for any drawers or door frames that are tilted, and for any tilted parts caused by poor workmanship, such as crooked mortise and tenon joints, excessively large mortise holes, or loose mortises. Wooden office furniture must be complete and stable. When both cabinet doors are opened to 90 degrees, gently pull forward by hand; the cabinet should not tip forward on its own. The glass of the filing cabinet doors must have beveled edges and be fixed with strips.