In modern bathroom design, glass basin cabinets have become the first choice for many people who pursue fashion, practicality and safety. However, there are many types of glass materials, and the most common ones are tempered glass and ordinary glass. There are significant differences in strength, safety, durability, etc., and understanding these differences will help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing glass basin cabinets.

Tempered glass is a specially treated glass, which is usually heated to near the softening point and then cooled rapidly. Through this process, a compressive stress is formed on the surface of the glass, which significantly improves the strength of the glass. The strength of tempered glass is usually four to five times that of ordinary glass, and it has strong impact resistance. Even when encountering a large external force, tempered glass is not easy to break, and once it breaks, it will break into small particles instead of sharp fragments like ordinary glass. Because the fragments of tempered glass are smaller and the edges are not sharp when broken, it is much safer than ordinary glass, so tempered glass is widely used in bathrooms, car windows and other occasions that require high strength.

Ordinary glass is glass that has not been specially treated, and its strength is relatively low. Ordinary glass is prone to breakage when it is hit or stressed, and the broken fragments are usually large and sharp, which can easily cause harm to people. Ordinary glass is usually not suitable for environments that require high safety, especially in humid and easily collided places such as bathrooms. If ordinary glass is used as the material of basin cabinets, there may be safety hazards during use.

The main difference between tempered glass and ordinary glass is its strength and impact resistance. Due to special treatment, tempered glass has higher strength than ordinary glass and can withstand greater external forces without breaking easily. Ordinary glass has weaker impact resistance and may break with a slight external impact. In addition, tempered glass will form small particles when it breaks. The edges of these particles are not sharp and will not cause harm to people. It is suitable for home and commercial environments. Ordinary glass will form sharp fragments when it breaks. These fragments can easily scratch the skin and even cause more serious injuries. Therefore, it is not suitable for use in some high-risk areas.

In terms of price, the production cost of tempered glass is higher because it needs to undergo a heating and rapid cooling process, which makes it more expensive than ordinary glass. Ordinary glass is relatively cheap because of its simple production process. Ordinary glass is usually used in some occasions with low safety requirements, such as ordinary windows and partitions. Although ordinary glass is relatively cheap, its safety and durability are poor. Therefore, when purchasing a glass basin cabinet, it is more appropriate to choose tempered glass as the material.

In the bathroom environment, the safety and durability of tempered glass make it the preferred material. The bathroom space itself is heavy in humidity, which is prone to external impact or wear. Therefore, the use of tempered glass can effectively avoid the risk of glass breakage caused by external impact. The modern and glossy feeling of tempered glass can also add a sense of fashion to the bathroom and enhance the overall decoration effect. More and more high-end bathroom basin cabinets choose to use tempered glass as the main material to ensure the safety of family members while providing beauty and practicality.