Causes of cracking of solid wood furniture in the north

1. External factors of cracking.

1. The drying process is not up to standard

Solid wood material can not be directly used to make furniture under normal circumstances, its board must be dried before processing, which is an important step to avoid cracking of solid wood furniture, now there are many manufacturers, because of equipment, cost and other issues, there is no strict drying treatment, or the aging time after drying is not enough to be used for production.

2. Environmental impact on wood properties:

Even under normal drying, solid wood furniture can be damaged and cracked if exposed to the sun, and intense UV exposure can fade the paint. Placing overheated metal utensils on the solid wood dining table, such as boiling kettles, tea stoves and other objects, will make it "burn", pay attention to be sure to add a heat insulation pad.

Second, the internal factors of cracking.

Because wood has the disadvantages of swelling and shrinking, the moisture content of wood will change with the humidity of the air, and when the air is extremely dry, the furniture will lose moisture and shrink. Conversely, when the humidity increases, the furniture absorbs moisture and expands slightly. The size and volume of the wood cannot be stabilized, resulting in slight cracking of the furniture.

[Prevent cracking of solid wood furniture]:

First, the low floor is relatively suitable for solid wood furniture.

Because the floor is higher and the wind is stronger, the moisture in the wood is easy to be blown dry, which is easy to cause cracking. It is recommended to pay attention to indoor ventilation above three floors to keep the furniture stable moisture content.

2. Dehumidification in the rainy season and humidification in the dry season.

In the rainy season, the dehumidification function of the air conditioner can be turned on; In winter, the air is dry, and the humidifier should be used to increase the air humidity appropriately; The air humidity is regulated within the optimal range to prevent the furniture from cracking.

3. Use furniture essential oils to lock in moisture.

You can buy furniture care essential oils in the supermarket and apply them evenly to the surface of the furniture, so that you can lock in the moisture in the wood, prevent the furniture from deforming, and moisturize the wood at the same time.

In the case of a small crack that has already cracked, two emergency remedies]:

1. Boil the old books and newspapers cut into crumbs, an appropriate amount of alum, and water together into a paste, carefully embed in the cracks, and wait for solidification.

2. Stir the white glue + sawdust evenly, embed it in the gaps, and polish it with sandpaper after a day and a night.