Does Acrylic Furniture Scratch Easily?

Custom acrylic furniture is a modern, multi-functional furniture that has become increasingly popular in home, office, and commercial environments in recent years due to its beautiful appearance and multi-purpose characteristics. Acrylic furniture is widely used in various places, such as family living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, hotel lobbies, exhibition rooms, museums, and so on. They can not only add a modern and stylish feel to the indoor environment, but also fulfill the needs of different functions, such as display, storage, separation, and decoration.

The characteristics of acrylic furniture mainly have the following aspects:

First, they have a clear and transparent appearance, which allows people to better appreciate and display the items;

Second, they have good durability and strength, and can withstand greater weight and pressure;

In addition, they are easy to maintain and clean, just wipe with warm water and soap or detergent.

Finally, the color and shape of acrylic furniture can be customized according to customer needs, which is very suitable for personalized and customized needs.

Acrylic Material Hardness Description

Acrylic is a kind of polymer organic material, its hardness is very high, much higher than ordinary glass. The hardness index of acrylic is 2.5-3.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, while the hardness index of ordinary glass is 5.5. This means that acrylic is easier to scratch than ordinary glass, but its impact resistance and wear resistance are stronger.

The hardness of acrylic is determined by the structure of its molecular chain. The molecular chain of acrylic is polymerized from methyl formate (MMA) monomer, and they form a polymer chain. This polymer chain is composed of carbon-carbon bonds and carbon-oxygen bonds, which gives acrylic a high hardness and toughness.

Reasons Why Acrylic Furniture Is Easy to Scratch

Although acrylic has a high hardness, it is still easy to scratch. The reasons why acrylic furniture is easy to scratch are mainly in the following aspects:

1) The surface of acrylic furniture is soft and susceptible to scratches and wear. Even though the hardness of acrylic is lower than that of ordinary glass, it is easy to scratch because of its soft surface.

2) The surface of acrylic furniture is easy to accumulate dust and dirt, which will form tiny particles on the surface, causing the surface to be scratched.

3) Acrylic furniture is easily corroded by chemical substances. For example, certain cleaners and solvents can reduce the surface hardness and strength of acrylic, making it more prone to scratching.

4) The use of acrylic furniture will also affect the degree of scratching. If heavy objects, scratches, or friction are placed on the surface of the furniture, it may cause the surface to scratch.

In Short

Although acrylic has a high hardness, it is still easy to scratch. In order to protect the surface of acrylic furniture, we should avoid using chemical substances to clean acrylic furniture, regularly clean the surface, avoid the surface accumulation of dust and dirt, and avoid placing heavy objects on the surface, these are effective ways to protect the surface of acrylic furniture from being scratched.

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How to Prevent Scratching of Acrylic Furniture?

Although acrylic furniture looks beautiful, clear, and transparent, because of its relatively low hardness, the surface is vulnerable to scratching and wear. In order to maintain the beauty of acrylic furniture and extend its service life, we can take the following measures to prevent the scratching of acrylic furniture:

Use Appropriate Cleaning Tools and Cleaners

The surface of acrylic furniture cannot be cleaned using ordinary glass cleaners or organic solvents, which may damage the surface of acrylic. Instead, we should use a cleaner specifically designed for acrylic furniture, or use warm and soapy water to clean. At the same time, when cleaning acrylic furniture, you should use a soft flannel or sponge, and avoid using brushes or other cleaning tools that scratch the surface.

Avoid Touching the Acrylic Surface with Sharp Objects

Sharp objects can easily scratch the surface of acrylic, so we should avoid using these objects to touch the surface of acrylic furniture. For example, we should avoid using sharp keys, metal tableware, pointed pens, and other items to touch the surface of acrylic furniture.

Protect Acrylic Furniture Properly to Avoid Friction

The surface of acrylic furniture is vulnerable to friction and wear, so we should properly protect acrylic furniture to avoid surface friction. For example, we can place flannelette, felt, or other soft materials on the surface of acrylic furniture to reduce friction on the surface. In addition, when moving acrylic furniture, it should be handled gently to avoid excessive force or friction on the ground, so as to protect the surface of the furniture from scratching.

To Sum Up

Methods to prevent scratching of acrylic furniture include using appropriate cleaning tools and cleaners, avoiding contact with acrylic surfaces with sharp objects, and properly protecting acrylic furniture from friction. By taking these measures, we can protect the surface of acrylic furniture from being scratched and extend the service life of acrylic furniture.

Acrylic Furniture Common Scratch Repair Method

Acrylic furniture surface scratching is a common problem, but for different scratching degrees, we can take different repair methods. The following is the basic principle of acrylic scratch repair, different degrees, and corresponding treatment methods, as well as the relevant knowledge points of acrylic repair professional technology and tools:

Basic Principles of Acrylic Scratch Repair

When the surface of acrylic furniture is scratched, it is usually caused by softening or wearing of the acrylic on the surface. The basic principle of acrylic scratch repair is to remove the scratched part of the surface, and then through filling and polishing, so that the repaired surface is consistent with the surrounding surface. The specific repair methods and tools depend on the extent and depth of the scratch.

Different Degrees of Scratching of Acrylic Furniture and Corresponding Treatment Methods

The degree of scratching on the surface of acrylic furniture is different, and the corresponding treatment method is also different. The following are different degrees of scratching and corresponding treatment methods:

Slight Scratching

Slight scratching is when there are some small scratches on the surface, but not deep. Such scratches can be easily removed by using an acrylic cleaner and a soft lint cloth, which can then be polished with a polishing paste.

Medium Scratch

Medium scratch means that the surface has obvious scratches, but does not scratch the acrylic surface. This type of scratch can be polished by using a polishing paste and a polishing machine to make the scratch less noticeable.

Heavy Scratching

Heavy scratching means that there are obvious scratches on the surface, and the acrylic surface has been scratched. Such scratches need to be filled with acrylic filler, and then polished and polished to smooth the surface back.

Acrylic Repair Professional Technology and Tools

Acrylic furniture surface scratch repair requires professional technology and tools, such as acrylic filler, polishing paste, polishing machine, polishing machine, etc. Here are some common acrylic repair expertise and tools:

Acrylic Filler

Acrylic filler is a special filler that can fill scratches and cracks on the surface of acrylic. The filling agent can be customized according to the surface color to match the surface color of the acrylic furniture.

Polishing Paste and Polishing Machine

Polishing pastes and polishers can be used to remove scratches and blemishes from the surface, making the acrylic surface smooth and smooth.

Polishing Machine

The polishing machine can be used to remove deeper scratches and cracks and restore the smoothness and smoothness of the acrylic surface.

In Short

Acrylic furniture surface scratches can be repaired by different repair methods. Minor scratches can be removed directly with acrylic cleaner and soft lint, moderate scratches need to be repaired with a polishing paste and polishing machine, and severe scratches need to be repaired with a filling agent and polishing and polishing machine. In the restoration, it is necessary to use professional acrylic repair tools and techniques to ensure the repair effect and the quality of the acrylic furniture surface.

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Acrylic Furniture Scratching Special Cases and Solutions

There are many reasons for scratching the surface of acrylic furniture, some of which are caused by special factors. Here are two common special cases and their solutions:

Scratches Caused by Transportation or Installation

Because the surface of acrylic furniture is more susceptible to wear and tear, the surface of acrylic furniture is easily scratched during transportation and installation. If acrylic furniture is scratched during transportation or installation, the following solutions can be considered:

First of all, for minor scratches, you can use acrylic cleaner and soft lint to clean and polish. For moderate and severe scratching, it can be filled with a filling agent, and then polished and polished to make the surface smooth again. If the scratch is more serious, you can consider replacing the surface of the acrylic furniture, or seek professional acrylic repair services.

In order to avoid scratching the surface of acrylic furniture during transportation and installation, we recommend that the acrylic surface be protected before transportation, such as wrapping it with foam board or other soft materials to reduce friction and wear on the acrylic surface.

Scratches Caused by Other Special Factors

In addition to scratching during transportation and installation, there are many other special factors that cause scratching on the surface of acrylic furniture. For example, prolonged use, improper cleaning, chemical pollution, etc., may cause scratching on the surface of acrylic furniture. For these special cases, we can adopt the following solutions:

First of all, clean the surface of acrylic furniture regularly, and clean it with appropriate cleaners and cleaning tools to avoid improper cleaning and chemical contamination of the surface. Secondly, pay attention to avoiding using sharp objects to contact the acrylic surface to avoid scratching and wearing on the surface.

If the surface of the acrylic furniture has been scratched, the corresponding repair method can be taken according to the degree and depth of the scratch. For more serious scratches, it is recommended to seek professional acrylic repair services to ensure the repair effect and the quality of acrylic furniture surfaces.

In short, there are many reasons for scratching the surface of acrylic furniture, and corresponding solutions need to be taken for different scratching situations. In the usual use and cleaning, it is necessary to pay attention to protecting the acrylic surface to avoid scratching and wear on the surface. If the surface of the acrylic furniture has been scratched, the corresponding repair method can be taken according to the degree and depth of the scratch.

Summary

Acrylic furniture scratching is a common problem, but we can take different repair methods to solve it.

For different degrees of scratching, you can take different treatment methods, such as the use of acrylic cleaner and soft velvet cloth, polishing paste and polishing machine, filling agent, and polishing, polishing machine.

When repairing, professional acrylic repair tools and techniques need to be used to ensure the repair effect and the quality of the acrylic furniture surface.

In addition, there are many reasons for scratching the surface of acrylic furniture, and attention needs to be paid to protecting the acrylic surface to avoid scratching and wear on the surface.

If the surface of acrylic furniture has been scratched, you can take the appropriate repair method according to the degree and depth of scratch, or seek professional acrylic repair services from us.

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Post time: Jun-19-2023