JIKA Furniture Production

Besides price, the popularity of JIKA furniture is based on the choice of materials and technologies employed in furniture production.

High moisture resistance of JIKA bathroom furniture is guaranteed by the use of high-quality bonding agents. PUR brand bonding materials are used for furniture bodies and ABS edges; in addition, other bonding agents being used are more effective, and often up to 8 times more expensive than ordinary bonds used in the production of low-cost furniture. ABS edges are made from the material highly resistant to mechanical damage. Maximum loading capacity of cabinet hinges is 150 kg.

It is hard to believe that door hinges of the renowned Hettich brand guarantee up 150,000 working cycles; door and drawer soft-close systems are of the same quality. Furniture bodies with the minimum thickness of 18 mm are made from LTD (laminate/particle board) material by Egger. Thanks to higher density of particle board, this material demonstrates higher bending strength and provides for firmer attachment of screws. In addition, it does not release any formaldehyde. Particle board surfaces are covered by laminate foil with the thickness of 100 g/m2. Foil does not show through, demonstrating high resistance to abrasion.

Front faces of varnished drawers and cabinets are made from MDF boards covered by five-layer varnish; high-gloss PUR varnish (90–97 deg. lustre) does not release any formaldehyde. Before applying varnish, all components are first impregnated and smoothed. Thanks to UV filters used in production, varnished surfaces do not age or get yellow. Cubito, Olymp and Lyra plus furniture doors are inspected three times during the manufacturing process to guarantee the best quality. Checks are performed after varnishing, during cabinet assembly, and prior to product packaging. All potential defects are removed by manual smoothing.

Glass door inserts are made from hardened security glass; baked décor technology is employed to manufacture decorated doors from the Cubito set. Mirrors are coated with foils that prevent disintegration of a broken mirror into small sharp pieces.

Bathroom lights meet all safety regulations and European standards; thanks to high-protection standard (IP 44), lights can be fitted merely 60cm from the bath-tub.

Comparisons

Competing low-cost products:

Laminate foil, specific weight of 70 g/m2. Three-layer varnish based on acidic solvent, releasing harmful formaldehyde, apparently lower lustre – not more than 70 deg. ABS edges with the thickness of 0.5mm are bonded by means of ordinary fuse bond that loses its effect after 10-hour soaking in water.

JIKA:

Laminate foil, specific weight of 100 g/m2. Five-layer PUR varnish demonstrating high lustre (90–97 deg.), free of formaldehyde, contains UV filters. ABS edges with the thickness of 2mm and 0.8mm, bonded by top quality PUR bonding agent.