Even if it’s not solid wood furniture, high-quality furniture is often made from chipboard or MDF panels and then finished with various surfaces. This means they are either painted in various colours, either glossy or matte, veneered with real wood, fitted with glass fronts and mirrors, or have decor fronts.

If the cut edges of the chipboard or MDF panels of cabinets and shelves are not covered with a protective layer, moisture can easily seep in, causing the panels to swell. Quality furniture is always covered with a protective layer, known as edge banding. There are two main types: simple melamine-coated edge bands and ABS edge bands. The former are glued or ironed on. However, since melamine is not very elastic, it can easily crack when bumped. ABS edge bands are clearly the better solution. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a plastic with a high surface hardness, but it is also very elastic, making it durable and resistant. ABS edges are between one and three millimetres thick. With cheap furniture, the edges of the panels are often not banded at all or only at the front edges. If any banding is used, it is usually simple, sharp-edged iron-on edging, only half a millimetre thick.

High-quality drawers are characterized by their smooth operation. They open quietly and close gently thanks to built-in dampers, and they don't get stuck. In addition, they are usually equipped with full extension, meaning they can be pulled out completely. This allows you to easily access items stored at the back. For handleless drawers, the push-to-open technique is used. They open and close with a light tap.

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This way, you will enjoy a high-quality custom piece of furniture from Furnfab.com.de much more in the long run than a cheap item. Plan your custom furniture now and let our qualified interior consultants advise you.