What kind of furniture should I buy? The brighter the color, the better? Is modern better than classical? Is solid wood better than sheet? Does the furniture that does not exceed the standard of formaldehyde represent the environmental protection of furniture, and which furniture stores are formal in children's furniture? ... Because of the more emphasis on environmental performance and safety, the salespersons in the market have different opinions, and some even contradict each other. Many parents are confused when they buy children's furniture. In this issue, we will present the salesperson's mistakes or contradictions and the confusion of the consumers, and ask the experts to answer them, in order to give you some guidance on purchasing children's furniture.
1. Is solid wood more environmentally friendly than sheet metal?
“Solid wood furniture will also be painted, the paint will contain heavy metals, and it is not necessarily environmentally friendly than sheet furniture.†– A sheet furniture salesman
"To tell the truth, I am not very clear. The solid wood (salesman) said that the solid wood is good, the plate (salesman) said that the plate is good, in the end, I really don't know. I feel that the solid wood furniture is still more environmentally friendly than the plate furniture. However, because the price of solid wood is a bit high, I can only choose the furniture of the board." - Consumer Miss Zhu
“Solid wood furniture is wood color, no paint, it should be environmentally friendly.â€â€”—Mr. Liu
In the eyes of many consumers, solid wood furniture does not need to use paint, and the board itself is more environmentally friendly. Therefore, there is a concept that solid wood furniture must be more environmentally friendly than sheet furniture. But as soon as they arrive in the market, the salespersons will explain that the surface of solid wood furniture should also be varnished, and the solid wood furniture will also use adhesives... How to understand the environmental performance of solid wood furniture and sheet furniture.
Experts: Recognizing the concepts are different
Solid wood furniture needs to be clarified by solid wood furniture, solid wood furniture or solid wood veneer furniture. If it is not natural solid wood furniture, the adhesive will also be used in the whole solid wood furniture plate, there will also be the problem of formaldehyde emission; solid wood furniture and board wood combined with furniture, will also involve formaldehyde emission. In addition, such furniture is generally painted, but also consider whether the harmful heavy metal content exceeds the standard.
Because it is generally veneer processing, wood-based panel furniture is the same as solid wood veneer furniture, only consider the amount of formaldehyde released, regardless of whether the harmful heavy metals exceed the standard.
2. The lighter the color, the less harmful substances?
“We use European water-based paint, so the surface does not contain heavy metals, you can rest assured.â€â€”—A furniture brand salesman
“I have seen on the Internet that brightly colored homes have the potential to have too much heavy metal. For safety reasons, I may still choose light-colored furniture.†– Ms. Hu
Most parents are unaware of the fact that paints contain heavy metals in painted furniture. When asked if they contain heavy metals, the salesperson usually emphasizes that the brand uses European or Australian water-based paints, which meet European or domestic standards to prove that the furniture surface does not contain heavy metals or contain heavy metals. . “The surface of our furniture is for children to bite,†the salesman said. However, among the six stores surveyed by the reporter, only the Danish imported furniture brand Fulaisha can provide certificates of heavy metals such as benzene, lead and mercury.
Recently, from the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality Supervision, the province's 62 pieces of children's furniture tested, the pass rate is less than 70%. Experts remind parents to pay attention to the fact that the colorful panel furniture must be used with heavy metals. When choosing children's furniture, try to choose a lighter color.
Expert: The color of the paint is not related to harmful substances
The more colorful the furniture, the more heavy metals it contains, the wrong way. In the case of veneer-type furniture, the color of the furniture is the veneer itself, and there is no such thing as heavy metal. For solid wood painted furniture, no matter whether it is colorless or colored, as long as it is paint, it will contain heavy metals, regardless of the depth of the color. For the heavy metal content of the paint, the manufacturer should have a test report, and the consumer can pay attention to the inspection when purchasing.
Water-based paint also contains heavy metals
Water-based paint is actually a water-based wood lacquer, which is the opposite concept of paint. In terms of environmental protection, the content of heavy metals such as lead, mercury and chromium contained in water-based paints is much lower than that of oil-based paints, but there is also a certain amount of heavy metals. From the VOC content, the oil paint contains about 700 grams per liter. The VOC content of the water-based paint depends on the technical level of each family, and its content is more than 200 grams per liter.
Therefore, in terms of environmental performance, water-based paints are indeed much more environmentally friendly. Water-based paints also come in a variety of colors. Whether it is clear oil or mixed oil, the content of harmful substances on the surface is the same, and it has nothing to do with the color depth. Even if you use water-based paint, it is recommended that consumers check the relevant test reports when they purchase. ——Yuan Yu, General Manager of Mayfair (Beijing) Coatings Co., Ltd.
3. Low formaldehyde content = environmental protection?
“Our furniture has low formaldehyde emission and is definitely an environmentally friendly furniture.†– A brand salesperson
“Isn't the newspaper stressed the formaldehyde content? I think the plates used are environmentally friendly, rubber-friendly, and the low formaldehyde content should be environmentally friendly furniture.†– Ms. Wang
“Looking at the environmental performance of children's furniture is mainly concerned with the formaldehyde content. It seems that the salesperson can provide the corresponding certificate, so these furniture should be environmentally friendly.â€â€”—Consumer Mr. Zhang
When asked what kind of environmentally friendly furniture, consumers Wang and Mr. Zhang said so. In their view, children's furniture with low formaldehyde content is environmentally friendly furniture. Parents who hold this view are not a minority. In the furniture store, the salespersons generally emphasize the formaldehyde content of the furniture when introducing the environmental performance of the furniture. On June 7th, when reporters visited the Children's Furniture Hall of the Lanjingli Family Dazhongsi Store, several salesmen repeatedly asked the furniture to have low formaldehyde content when asked if the furniture was environmentally friendly. Therefore, the environmental performance can be assured. As for other aspects related to environmental performance, such as benzene, heavy metal lead, etc., if the reporter does not ask, most sales staff will not mention.
Expert: Hazardous substances cannot exceed the standard
Environmental protection is only a relative concept, and there is generally no saying about environmentally friendly furniture. For furniture, the state has a corresponding limit standard for harmful substances. The correct expression should be that the amount of harmful substances released from the furniture is up to standard. In the regulations, the harmful substances contained in wooden furniture are the amount of formaldehyde released and the heavy metal content in the paint; the harmful substances in the fabric furniture are benzene and some volatile organic substances; the harmful substances in the soft furniture such as mattresses are formaldehyde and bacteria. Etc; stone furniture has requirements for radioactivity.
Although the state has relevant regulations, but the products on the market are not all qualified products, there will still be some products that do not meet the standard. Once the harmful substances exceed the standard, it will pollute the indoor environment and cause harm to the body. Because children are less resistant, health is more vulnerable. Therefore, when consumers buy furniture, they should not only pay attention to the amount of formaldehyde released, but also pay attention to their harmful substances according to the corresponding furniture materials. If solid wood furniture is generally painted, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the heavy metal content of the paint exceeds the standard. Wood-based panel veneers need to pay attention to the release of formaldehyde.
4. Is the veneer more environmentally friendly than painted furniture ?
“Flap furniture is applied to the surface of furniture through high temperature and high pressure hot melt, and it does not contain heavy metals, so it is more environmentally friendly.â€â€”—A brand furniture salesman
"I don't understand the difference between veneer furniture and painted furniture. Anyway, the colors are very bright. If the environment is not environmentally friendly, I don't know." - Consumer Ms. Cheng
Expert: veneer furniture
The surface of the veneer furniture is made by hot pressing or gluing such as thin wood or wood grain paper. The color on the veneer is the color of the material such as wood grain paper, and does not contain heavy metals. However, most of these furniture materials are wood-based panels, and it is necessary to pay attention to whether the formaldehyde emission is up to standard. ——Song Guangsheng, Director of National Indoor Environment and Indoor Environmental Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center
Choose growing children's furniture
In the children's furniture market, the reporter saw that each brand of furniture has its own focus. Some furniture is more adult, some furniture is only suitable for childhood, and some furniture can be changed according to the child's growth. Take a bed as an example. When a child is young, he can be used as a high-bed. The following is a leisure game area for children. When the child grows up, the bed legs of the bed can be shortened, and the sofa becomes a single sofa by the wall, or Can be turned into a single bed. Furniture like this has a desk, a telescopic chair, and the like. Depending on the flexibility or versatility, furniture can be used as the child grows. As a result, the utilization rate of furniture has been greatly improved. If you buy furniture that meets the needs of a child of a certain age, when the child grows up, the furniture can no longer be used, which is neither economical nor troublesome for the handling of the furniture. Therefore, some experts suggest that parents should buy furniture that can grow up with their children.
Respect the child's choice
Some experts said that the children's furniture is generally elected by parents, and should respect the child's choice. I love my family and many favorite brands. Beijing general agent Dong Zhihong said that because the current children's furniture is in line with national standards, each brand will try to make its own standards higher, and the special children's furniture is designed for children of all ages. The developed products, such as beds, tables and other corners have been processed, and have a user-friendly design. Parents often give more furniture, it is better to take the children together when buying furniture, let the children choose their favorite furniture, respect the child's choice.
Look at the report before buying to buy more ventilation
Environmental protection and safety are the priorities of everyone. In order to avoid children's bumps and injuries, it is best to choose the corners to handle the more sleek furniture, or put the corners of the furniture on the corners. In terms of environmental protection, Song Guangsheng said that the state has not set a separate standard for children's furniture. However, if the hazardous substance content of the furniture is up to standard, there will generally be a test report and it will be indicated in the instructions for use. Therefore, when parents choose children's furniture, it is best to buy branded products, and according to the characteristics of the furniture, check the business test report and furniture instructions to understand the performance of the furniture. After choosing furniture, it is best to ventilate and maintain a good ventilation.
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