How to choose a stool How to choose a stool? Choosing a stool requires skills, and if we sit on a bad stool for a long time, it will affect our spine. Moreover, many people do not know the skills of purchasing and it is easy to buy stools of poor quality.
, let me share with you how to choose a stool.
How to choose a stool 1 Basis for purchasing stools/bench 1. Key points for purchasing: Stools are essential items for home life. When purchasing stools, we must consider factors such as height, material, shape, etc. to ensure practicality and durability.
Height: Stools can be tall or short. When purchasing, we should determine different heights according to the location and the people who use them. For example, the stools in front of the dining table should be higher, especially for children. The height is slightly higher than that of ordinary adults. If it is
When sitting next to the coffee table, the stool in front of the TV is much shorter. Generally, it is necessary to ensure that the center of gravity of the person with his feet on the ground can be well fixed, and the lumbar spine will not be too stressed, which will help to decompress the lumbar spine.
Material: There are various materials for stools, but you cannot choose them arbitrarily. They should be judged according to the environment of use. Wooden stools are not suitable in humid environments. If they are used by children or the elderly, you should choose a slightly softer stool.
Otherwise, sitting for a long time will cause discomfort and damage the spine.
For example, when choosing wood, you need to check whether it has knots, insects, and whether it is unstable when shaking from side to side; try making a cushioned stool. If it dents immediately or even sinks into the stool, you will feel tired after sitting for a long time. Make sure there is a certain amount of strength.
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Appearance: When purchasing a stool, generally speaking, the shape and color should be selected according to the indoor style and furniture style, as well as the age of the user. For children, you can choose a small stool with a cartoon shape that looks soft.
If it is paired with sofas, coffee tables, etc., make sure the colors match.
2. Classification: 1) According to different materials, they can be divided into: bamboo stools, wooden stools, stone stools, plastic stools, glass stools, insulated stools, sofa stools, etc.; Bamboo stools are generally strong and durable, but relatively bulky.
When not in use, they take up a lot of space; Plastic stools are generally lightweight and easy to stack, saving space when stored, but they are easily damaged if used improperly; Metal stools are mostly made of metal or plastic stools, with stainless steel
Thick steel wire legs have the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo and metal materials.
Stone stool: It is mainly a stool made of stone. It is mostly used outdoors and can withstand the sun and rain.
2) According to different functions, it can be divided into: ordinary type, foldable type, and storage type.
Ordinary stools cannot be folded, but they are of relatively good quality; Foldable stools are easy to carry and take up little space.
Storage stools are mostly made of bamboo wood covered with leather or fabric, making full use of the gap in the middle to make a storage box.
3) According to different shapes, it can be divided into: square stool, round stool, long bench (bench), T-shaped stool, I-shaped stool, folding stool, Z-shaped stool, etc.; round stools are made of different materials, such as hardwood (drum stool)
), ordinary plastic stools, ordinary metal stools, etc.; Square stools and bar stools are mostly solid wood stools, which are convenient for use by many people at the same time and save space.
Tips for buying stools/bench 1. Look at the appearance.
When purchasing a stool, we need to check whether the surface is smooth and flat, and whether there are any burrs, horizontal rows, etc. If it is easy to scratch clothes or scratch the skin when using it, be sure not to choose it.
2. Environmental protection performance.
If it is a bamboo wooden bench, check whether formaldehyde and other pollutants meet the standards. You can preliminarily check whether all kinds of benches are qualified by smelling them. Try not to buy any benches that have an odor.
3. Select function.
Different stools have different functions. If you choose a storage stool, you should check whether the internal space of the stool is reasonable. If the seat cushion and the surrounding area are thin, it is easy to break. If it is used for entertaining guests, you should choose a foldable stool or a plastic or metal stool.
Stackable stools save space when not in use.
How to choose a stool Method 2 How to choose a comfortable stool?
1. People of different heights may have different comfort levels with stools.
First of all, when our feet are flat on the ground, the thigh and calf can form approximately a right angle, or the angle between the thigh and calf is approximately 100 degrees.
2. Secondly, the seat surface of the stool cannot cause pressure on the lower surface of the thigh. Try to ensure that the distance between the back of the knee and the edge of the stool is about 5 cm to avoid the edge of the stool seat surface from compressing the knee and causing leg paralysis.
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