A Green Kitchen

Today, we’re all preoccupied with the environment. We want future generations to inherit a clean planet. Kitchen cabinets and counter top materials are also affected by this trend that benefits all of us.

Many people are concerned about choosing natural products, such as wood for cabinets or stone and wood for counter tops. However, are these choices always environment-friendly?

The cabinet box is made of particle boards and melamine, while the doors and visible sides can be made of various materials. Furthermore, they can be dyed and varnished with chemical products that are very resistant and that required little maintenance.

So what’s the difference between a traditional kitchen cabinet and a green kitchen?

First of all, the manufacturer offering a green product will make sure to use wood coming from a local and well-managed forest. He will also eliminate all packaging during shipping.

The particle used will also be free of formaldehyde urea. You will recognize this by the green colour in the panel’s core. The wood will be coloured and protected by natural oils. German products LIVOS are often recommended for a nice finish.

However, you should know that the colour of oiled wood will never be homogenous. This is also the case with varnished wood, even if certain products and application methods can offer a more regular colour.

An oiled wood requires maintenance once or twice a year, accordingly. That’s the price to pay for an environment-friendly product.

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