How to choose the sofa legs?
Foot products are ubiquitous in our daily lives, such as table legs, chair legs, sofa legs, bar legs, and so on. Today, let's talk about how to choose the sofa legs?
1. Classification of sofa legs
The sofa corner refers to the connecting piece on the sofa that connects to the base, commonly known as the foot pedal. Currently, the sofa legs on the market are divided into various types of legs based on their materials, such as wood, metal, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, plastic, etc. Among them, stainless steel and zinc alloy are more common in modern decoration.
We usually divide sofa feet into three categories: solid wood feet, iron feet, and stainless steel feet.
Different materials have different characteristics and properties, and you can choose according to your needs. In addition, a sofa foot can be composed of different materials, which is also very beautiful and practical.
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1. Solid wood sofa legs: They are basically presented in the form of geometric shapes, and the surface is then painted. This is considered a relatively traditional sofa leg material in China. Generally, Chinese style or new Chinese style are more suitable.
Good wooden sofa legs are durable, but they are relatively expensive. The disadvantage is that it is prone to wear and tear, and long-term use may lead to mold growth. Cleaning and maintenance are also relatively troublesome.
2. Stainless steel sofa legs: very textured, highly practical, giving people a noble and atmospheric feeling. It is generally used for high-end sofas, so the cost is also higher, but there is no need to worry about moisture and mold.
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201 leans towards industrial use, while 304 leans towards food use. The inner liner of electric kettles and dishes at home are all made of 304 stainless steel.
Corrosion resistance and acid resistance: 201 steel is not as good as 304 steel.
Color: 201 steel has a shiny surface, while 304 steel contains chromium and has a dull surface.
Compression resistance: 201 steel is harder and more brittle than 304 steel.
Specification: 304 steel has good quality, but the price is relatively high. At the same time, the thickness of stainless steel sofa legs is also very important, 3cm<5cm<8cm... The value of solid feet is much greater than that of hollow feet.
3. Zinc alloy sofa legs: They have high density and a smooth and delicate surface. However, their load-bearing capacity is smaller than that of aluminum alloy, and zinc is not resistant to oxidation and can rust. But it has good aesthetics and is deeply loved by modern young people.
4. Plastic sofa legs: Lightweight, wear-resistant, and anti slip, commonly used in low-priced furniture, which is beneficial for protecting ceramic tile floors. However, plastic has a low hardness, and its load-bearing capacity is a key factor in considering its quality.
2. Selection of sofa legs
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When choosing sofa legs, our main considerations are material, height, design, and price.
1. Material: We have already introduced it in detail earlier. Here is a brief summary of the advantages. You can choose the optimal solution according to personal preferences.
Wooden feet: natural beauty and sturdy and durable characteristics;
Metal feet: aesthetically pleasing, providing a sense of modernity and stability;
Plastic feet: affordable and practical.
2. Height: The height of the sofa legs is a very important indicator that many people consider, which affects whether the sofa is easy to clean, whether the moisture-proof sweeping robot is easy to enter, and so on.
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Of course, currently there are adjustable feet in the hardware wholesale market, and the quality of them varies from person to person.
3. Shape: There are many types of sofa legs, such as three forks, square tubes, circles, and so on. You can choose the appropriate sofa legs to match according to the overall style of the living room, increasing the overall beauty of the sofa and coordinating with the interior decoration.
4. Price: Price can be said to be the decisive factor when considering an item. Especially in whole house customization, the quantity of accessories is not small, which particularly tests the overall thinking and budget of the owner.