Criteria for choosing a manicure table with examples

Characteristics

Discomfort during the procedure is one of the reasons why clients do not return.

If the client is uncomfortable during a manicure - too high or her hands are in constant tension, neither intimate conversations nor aromatic coffee will help.

Modern manicure table:

• Comfortable . And not only for the master, but also for the client;
• Functional and allowing you to intelligently divide the workspace;
• Externally attractive . You know, people are greeted by their clothes. In this case, the saying also works.

Convenience

The manicure table is a place where the master spends many hours. Of course, even properly selected furniture will not save you from the consequences of prolonged sitting, but it can at least not aggravate the situation.

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1. You should select a desk based on your own height, just like a desk. There is no ready-made formula; the best option is to sit down at a potential workplace and simulate the work process for several minutes to understand whether your hands get tired and whether there is enough free space;
2. A standard manicure table has a length of 110 cm, a height of 73-75 cm and a depth of 40 to 45 cm. The length is a little more than a meter with a tabletop width of 45 cm - for most masters this is enough to arrange tools, materials and a hood. Some manufacturers, mainly Chinese, offer furniture with height adjustment;

3. An important criterion is the form. The table can be straight, corner or T-shaped. Straight and corner furniture are suitable for the work of one specialist, while T-shaped furniture will provide a workplace for two specialists.

4. The edges of the tabletop can be sharp or rounded. If there are no interior design requirements, pay attention to rounded corners - sharp ones leave puffs on clothes and are potentially more dangerous.

Functionality and ergonomics

Having found a suitable combination of height, width and length, check that all the tools and materials necessary for work are conveniently placed on the surface, and that additional storage spaces - drawers, shelves and niches - are convenient for use.

• The manicure table is equipped with drawers. Most often they are located under the tabletop on the left or right. The specific side is selected based on the master’s habits. If a specialist has a right-handed working hand, it is better for the block with drawers to be located on the right, and on the left if the specialist is left-handed. Depending on the model, the boxes are a separate cabinet on wheels, which is placed according to the situation or at the discretion of the master, or built-in.
• Narrow shelves are sometimes placed at the edge of the tabletop for displaying bottles of varnish and other products. Their width is 10-15 cm, which is not always enough to arrange the necessary materials.

• The tabletop is double. The top plane is for work, the bottom is for storage. The distance between the first and second surface does not exceed 20 cm.

• Some models are equipped with a drawer-shaped retractable niche located in the middle of the tabletop on the master's side. It is designed for quick cleaning of used consumables - napkins, sticks and leftover material.

• Additionally, a narrow armrest is installed, located in the center of the tabletop closer to the client. A lamp is placed in the space under the stand, and all work with hands is carried out above it - on a special shelf. This technique allows you to move the lamp less. If necessary, the stand can be easily removed.
• The workplace can be folding. This option is suitable for craftsmen working at home or for small spaces where space needs to be saved.
• If desired, you can find a table with wheels. In this case, the workplace can easily be moved from one part of the room to another. A work station with wheels is a suitable solution for home craftsmen and specialists working in small spaces.
• Some tables are sold complete with a lamp for lighting. The lighting fixture is mounted on the edge of the tabletop and has the ability to adjust the angle of inclination and height.
• You can purchase a table together with chairs or other items. The set includes all the necessary furniture and sometimes equipment. The price of such sets is more favorable than buying all pieces of furniture separately.

If the built-in drawers are not enough to accommodate all the tools and materials, pay attention to additional pieces of furniture:

• Manicure stand. A small cabinet with drawers on wheels allows you to use it only when necessary. The stands are made of lightweight materials - plastic or metal. Includes 3-4 drawers and a shelf on a solid base. The surface of the cabinet is covered with leather or its substitute and is used as a pouf.

• Shelves for varnishes. Shelves are available as tabletop or wall-mounted. Made from thick plastic, wood, metal and glass.

• Shelving . Cabinets are used to store rarely used or large items and materials. They are made mainly of wood or a combination of wood + glass. Allows you to free up your workspace and avoid clutter. There are closed ones - with shelves behind the door and open ones.
• Separate cabinet to increase the number of boxes. Most manufacturers provide the opportunity to choose it in the style of a manicure table. The cabinet can be stationary or mobile on wheels. Optionally equipped with shelves, drawers with a lock or a UV block.
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Appearance

Even if the previous characteristics are confirmed in the option you have chosen, do not forget to evaluate its appearance. Even the most functional and comfortable furniture turns off the client if it is not properly designed.

• It is better to choose a calm color. Even if the cabinet design requires bright colors, it is better to avoid them. Both the master and the client must adequately evaluate the shade of the coating, and a bright countertop will distort it. The most suitable solutions are a white, beige or black work surface. The disadvantage of black countertops is that even slight dust is noticeable.

• If you still want to dilute the composition with bright colors, pay attention to furniture with bright edges - red, orange or pink.

• The tabletop is made of wood or tempered glass. Both options are acceptable. The glass is resistant to liquids and easy to clean.
• Pay attention to non-standard shapes. The workplace can be wavy, straight, triangular, with columns-pedestals. The main thing is that in the pursuit of originality, comfort and quality do not suffer.

Let's sum it up

• It is important to determine the size of the manicure table in advance before purchasing.
• Try to buy a table with the maximum number of shelves and bedside tables, they definitely won’t be superfluous.
• Choose models with rounded corners; such tables look more interesting and look safer.
• Pay close attention to quality, remember that your manicure table must be resistant to disinfection.
• Remember that you or your master will have to spend long, painstaking hours at the workplace; try to equip the manicure table with everything necessary so that the work brings only joy to both the master and the client.

Happy shopping and prosperity to your business!

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Table materials

Furniture assemblers and furniture factories have dozens of materials in their arsenal. They have a different set of characteristics, excellent purpose and different service life. When choosing a manicure table, pay attention to what material it is made of.

• Tree . Solid wood cabinets and countertops are expensive. The price for one product starts from 60 and ends in hundreds of thousands of rubles. Such furniture is used by large beauty salons;
• MDF – Medium density compressed wood fibers. Furniture boards are used to create the body and tabletop and are able to repel moisture in small quantities;

• Chipboard is a chipboard made by hot pressing. It has limited resistance to moisture, so it is used only for the frame - furniture is covered with other, moisture-resistant materials;
• Laminated fabric is a low-strength wood material created by gluing together several layers of pressed sawdust. Resistant to moisture, but does not withstand strong physical pressure. Used to increase the strength of MDF and chipboard;
• Glass . Cast material, used more often to create countertops. Glass is often replaced by various types of plexiglass and similar composite materials.
• Plexiglass or organic glass. The material transmits up to 98 percent of light, that is, it is almost transparent. In terms of strength, it lags behind cast glass, but when broken it does not leave sharp parts.

A common combination for a manicure table would be MDF or chipboard with laminated fabric. This combination will ensure safety and strength.

Tools and materials

You can make a manicure table with your own hands from almost any available materials. Usually this is natural wood, plywood, OSB. Chipboard, laminated chipboard, and MDF boards are ideal for these purposes.

Taking into account the features, parameters, and necessary stability of the structure, the best material for manufacturing is chipboard sheets with a thickness of 16 mm. Natural wood is perfect for a manicure table, but the material is expensive, and its processing requires experience and special equipment.

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It is better to make the body of the manicure table from chipboard, the tabletop and facades from laminated chipboard. Working with such materials usually does not cause serious difficulties even for beginners; it is enough to have minimal skills. Tools you will need:

1. Jigsaw. Used for sawing material in a vertical plane.
2. Screwdriver. Allows you to quickly connect elements of a manicure table.
3. Sander. Serves to remove roughness and surface defects. If the tool is not available, you can replace it with sandpaper, but in this case the polishing process will take much longer.
4. Drill. Indispensable when drilling holes for fastening parts of a manicure table.
5. Construction adhesive. Used for additional fixation of fasteners.
6. Nails and screws. With their help, structural elements are attached.
7. Ruler. Better metal, 500–1000 mm long.

Manicure tables made independently are almost in no way inferior to similar products produced in furniture factories. If sawing, grinding of parts, as well as assembly of the structure are carried out carefully, and the dimensions correspond to individual preferences, the model will turn out to be even more durable and practical compared to factory products.

Additional functions

Some furniture manufacturers offer manicure tables equipped with additional features, such as an extractor hood or a UV sterilization unit. By purchasing a table, the master receives an almost finished workplace, designed taking into account the specifics.

Hood

It is not necessary to purchase a portable device and place it on a work surface.

Some manufacturers offer to purchase a workstation with a dust collection system already installed. Some manufacturers make preparations for a vacuum cleaner - a ventilation grill is cut into the tables and a dust bag is installed.

A manicure hood or manicure vacuum cleaner is an electric device that sucks up the smallest particles of skin, nails, material residues and odors generated during the manicure procedure in order to protect the master and the client from the development of allergic reactions and lung diseases. Dust is collected in a thick bag located under the tabletop or in a pull-out plastic container.

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UV block

A separate box with ultraviolet radiation is designed to disinfect instruments. This method is not suitable as a replacement for the procedure for sterilizing instruments, only for storage. Block material – mirror stainless steel.

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Sockets

Manufacturers install sockets on the front or back wall of furniture. One, two or three - depends on the surface area and the customer’s wishes. This addition will help hide unnecessary wires and place the connection to the electrical network where it is convenient for the master, and not where the layout of the room allows.

What accessories to choose for a manicure table

1. The manicurist must be very careful, since it is possible to injure the client’s skin, for example, when removing the cuticle. If you know how to draw on your nails, you also need to be focused while drawing the pattern. If there is not enough light, the whole process becomes more complicated. To solve this problem, we recommend choosing a manicure table with built-in lighting, but it has a drawback - the lamps will have to be changed frequently. Table lamps last longer.
2. Special lamps with ultraviolet or LED lighting
   are needed to work with modern nail coatings: shellac and gel.
3. The master works with cosmetics containing chemicals. To eliminate their harmful effects on us, you should choose a manicure table with an extractor hood. If you have decided on a table, but there is no hood for it, buy it separately. There are models that have a manicure hood as standard. If you not only paint, but also extend your nails, then you definitely can’t do without it. When the master uses a nail file, small particles of nail tissue fly in the air and enter the respiratory tract. The hood quickly removes this dust.
4. To remove particles of skin cells and nail plates and dust from the table, you need a special vacuum cleaner for manicure.
5. It is worth choosing the chairs especially carefully; they should be comfortable so that the master and the client do not get tired of sitting in them for a long time.
6. To store numerous equipment, you may need an additional pull-out cabinet on wheels.
7. If desired, buy disposable covers for the manicure table so that the tabletop will serve you for a long time.
8. Transformable tables and folding tables require replacement of fittings after some time. It is better to buy spare parts in advance so as not to waste time searching for them when the table breaks down.
9. When choosing a folding manicure table, immediately buy lubricant for the mechanism, which will allow it to last longer.

The master’s work requires not only accessories, but also the following aids:

• Some clients find it unpleasant to touch someone else's skin, even if the master sanitized his hands before the manicure. In this case, disposable gloves are suitable.
• Wipes (dry and wet) will be needed for cleaning; make sure they are available. At any moment, varnish can drip onto the table; the master will quickly remove it from the surface with a napkin.
• If you decide to choose a manicure table with a hood, disposable covers for them are difficult to find. Instead of covers, buy a nice rug or protective film. An ironing board cover will work for some tables if you alter it a little.
• The work of a manicurist is unsafe: the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract often come into contact with polymer dust.

Wear a mask and safety glasses, especially when getting extensions.

• Place a trash can next to the manicure table that opens when you press the foot pedal or use sensors. This will help you avoid accumulating trash on the table and throwing it away immediately. Place the bucket under your working hand.

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Custom manicure table

If none of the ready-made options suits you, create your dream furniture to order. The cost of production depends on the customer’s requests and the specific region. The price varies from 5 to 35 thousand rubles.

To order a table you need:

1. Find a responsible manufacturer . Ask your friends, read reviews - make sure that suitable materials will be used in production, and the final version will not disappoint;
2. Prepare a drawing . The diagram indicates all the characteristics of the future product - height, width and length of the product, dimensions of drawers, shelves, sliding niches. If you don’t have the skills to create a drawing, contact a specialist. Explain in detail what you want, and he will create a competent drawing;
3. Choose table and countertop materials;
4. Choose fittings, giving preference to proven parts - German or American. Doors and drawers will be opened several dozen times a day, so their durability is no less important than the strength of the entire structure.

A custom manicure table is an option for those who want a functional workplace, created taking into account personal preferences and desires.

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How to choose a manicure table based on its type

Tables come in different sizes, shapes, with and without additional functions. To choose a manicure table, you need to know the main types of such a piece of furniture and give preference to the one that suits you. The design of the table may include additional lighting, a hood, built-in sockets and other little things that will make your work comfortable.

Manicure tables, in addition to a variety of shapes, have different configurations.

There are a lot of options for tables, it’s easy to get confused among them and choose the wrong manicure table. It will take a lot of time to study each model. The specialist must clearly know what he wants, how the table will be located in the beauty salon.

Classes:

• Economy
  Tables with minimal functions. They are suitable if you do your manicure at home or in a small office. There are no additional accessories, but can be purchased separately if necessary.
• Classic.
  Perhaps the most popular tables because they contain all the necessary functionality and are inexpensive. The price is due to cheap materials and boring design. But in general, such tables satisfy the requirements of craftsmen.
• Premium
  To choose a high-quality manicure table, come to elite salons. The tables are made of high-quality materials, equipped with many functions and accessories, and have an interesting design. In addition to the hood, the tables have stands, special lamps and other useful little things.

Manicure tables can also be divided by type:

• stationary;
• folding;
• transformers;
• stands for express manicure.

Stationary tables are usually installed in nail salons and beauty salons. They do not fold or transform.

Folding tables

worth choosing if you plan to work from home. They are versatile, compact and convenient because after work they can be folded so that the table does not take up space in the room. Tables come with a mechanical or automatic mechanism. Most experts recommend the mechanical type, because machines often break down. There are folding manicure tables with a built-in extension for sockets.

Transformable tables turn from ordinary tables into small bedside tables. These are convenient for masters who do manicures not at home, but come to clients’ homes. Transformable tables have the necessary shelves and wheels, thanks to which they can be easily moved around the room.

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How to choose a table for manicure abroad

The criteria for choosing a workplace for a European or American master have a number of features. Foreign masters focus on three factors - beauty, usefulness and budget.

1. First of all, the appearance of the table is determined. Clients who enter the salon evaluate its design and compatibility with other interior items. Standard and too simple workstations are not the best choice for a prestigious salon. For example, American nail industry workers are sure of this;
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2. The second criterion is usefulness and convenience , mainly for the client. The table is selected at the optimal height and width so that the visitor does not feel any discomfort;
3. Budget . Even if the budget is limited, craftsmen and salon owners try to find a table that meets the two previous requirements. To buy a suitable product at a low price, we look for products on sale or stores that are planning to close and are selling off their leftovers.

Foreign masters, in addition to general criteria, focus on details:

• Table top material. Russian manufacturers mostly produce tables made of wood and its derivatives, while furniture with a glass work area is at the peak of popularity abroad. It's all about ease of cleaning - glass surfaces do not absorb moisture and are resistant to chemicals used, such as acetone.

• Table width . In the nail industry abroad, she uses working furniture for manicures up to 48 cm wide;
• Equipment . When choosing a table, attention is paid not only to its appearance and functionality, but also to the opportunity to complement the set with chairs, cabinets and shelving that match the design. All interior items in the cabin must be harmonious and combined with each other. Also important is the ability to connect a hood and the presence of an LED panel to illuminate the work surface.

Assembling a standard table design

To make a manicure table from laminated chipboard yourself, you should prepare tools in advance and purchase materials. To work you need:

1. Laminated chipboard, 16 mm.
2. PVC edge 2 mm and 0.4 mm.
3. Stable metal leg.
4. Handle for the bedside table.
5. Self-tapping screws, rods, confirmations, eccentrics.
6. Shelf holders, dowels 10 mm.
7. Furniture hinges.
8. Construction adhesive.

During the work process, a standard set of tools is used. Additionally, you will need a tape measure, a pair of Phillips screwdrivers, a pencil, a ruler, scissors, and hexagons. All actions are carried out in stages. The description of the work and the dimensions of the structural elements deserve special attention.

Drawing and preparation of materials

To make a high-quality manicure table, you must first make a drawing. It will help you avoid mistakes in your work. You can create a diagram yourself or use special computer programs for furniture makers: PRO100, Astra, Basis, Volumetric.

You need to start work by determining the parameters of the manicure table. The standard length of the working surface is 115 cm, width from 45 to 50 cm. As for height, 75 cm will be enough.

Next, parts are cut with the dimensions indicated in the drawing. To assemble a simple comfortable table you will need the following parts:

1. Table top 95x48 cm.
2. Bottom bar 46x30 cm.
3. Sidewalls 75x46 cm.
4. Door 40x30 cm.
5. The back wall of the cabinet is 75x30 cm.
6. Large shelf 45x29 cm.
7. Small shelf 45x28 cm.

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Using the drawings, holes are prepared in the cut elements. The edges of each part are covered with PVC edges. The fabric is applied to the ends and pressed with a heated iron. When the glue melts, the surface should be smoothed with a soft cloth.

Table drawing

Cut out parts

Paste over surface edges

Assembling the bedside table

Making a manicure table with your own hands begins with assembling the stand. Holes are made in the sidewalls for a large shelf, which will subsequently be attached to dowels pre-treated with glue. The work is carried out in stages:

1. The rods are screwed in 1.5 cm from the holes made for the large shelf.
2. There are 4 holes in the back plate. In the blank for a 45x29 cm shelf, holes are drilled 1 cm from the edge, in accordance with the diagram.
3. The fasteners are impregnated with wood glue, installed into the surface of the shelf, and fixed to the base.
4. The second strip is lubricated with glue and connected to a large shelf using eccentrics.
5. Holes are made 20 mm from the edge, and the door hinges are secured with self-tapping screws. The counter strips are fixed in the same way, at a distance of no more than 5 cm from the edge.

The bedside table is turned over, holes are created in the upper and lower walls, the diameter of which is 5 mm. They serve to install dowels, which ensure the strength of the manicure table. All fasteners are pre-lubricated with glue.

The cabinet is assembled using hexagons. Before creating any holes, you should consult the drawings.

Make holes and insert rods into the sides of a large shelf

Drill holes according to the diagram

Connect shelves

Secure door hinges

Leg attachment

To make your own manicure tables reliable and durable, you need to complement them with a suitable leg. Finished products are sold in construction stores. Thick metal options are optimal, preferably rubberized ones. If necessary, you can make the base yourself using small wooden blocks.

To install the legs, you need to drill holes 25 cm from the edge. An eccentric and a dowel are placed inside - this type of fastener is relevant for mobile manicure tables. Stationary equipment involves the use of furniture corners. You should first check whether the drilled holes match the sides of the cabinet.

Install furniture legs

Attach the leg to the tabletop

Tabletop installation

The drawer side is attached to the small side panel using confirmations. The working surface is fixed using corners. In this case, the length of the edge of the cutout for the large side bar should coincide with the drawer. The easiest way to do the work is on an inverted structure.

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The required height is marked on the large side bar, the table top is applied, and screwed with fasteners. Holders for shelves are placed in the holes made. The final stage will be the installation of a part with parameters 45x28 cm.

After completing the assembly of the structure, finishing is carried out. Wood models are sanded, varnished, and painted with paints. A DIY manicure table made from laminated chipboard has an attractive appearance, so there is no need to use additional decor.