Manicure table: dimensions, design, photos and selection rules

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.

Workplace of a manicurist: requirements for design and equipment, SanPiN

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.

How to make a manicure table with your own hands

In order to make a manicure table with your own hands, you need to carefully think through all the details, based on your needs and the characteristics of your home:

1. Decide on the size of the manicure table. as a basis :

• length – 110 cm;

• width – 45 cm;

• height – 75 cm.

2. Consider the shape of the tabletop that will be most convenient for you:

• rectangular;
• with rounded corners;
• curly;

• curved;
• T-shaped;
• corner

In order to make a manicure table with your own hands, you first need to make a drawing of the table top. When drawing up the drawing, take into account all dimensions and distances , as shown in the photo.

3. Draw a detailed sketch of your future manicure table indicating all the required dimensions. Be sure to indicate the location and size of holes for built-in equipment.

4. Think in advance about the number and sizes of shelves , drawers and bedside tables so that everything you use during a manicure is in its easily accessible place. 5. Consider the material from which the countertop will be made:

• Chipboard is not a very practical choice, as chemical compounds can significantly damage the surface and leave stains;
• stone is a high-strength material with high wear resistance;
• glass is not affected by chemical compounds, but it gets dirty quite quickly and requires constant careful maintenance.

6. Now that you have thought through everything and made the drawings, there are two options to make a table according to your individual design:

• contact a specialized department of a construction hypermarket, where, according to your drawings and selected materials, they will cut all the elements of the table and offer you a complete set for its assembly;
• provide your sketch and drawing to the furniture company, and they will make you a manicure table.

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.

Types of manicure tables with photos

Manicure tables are selected based on the size of the office area, the room where the manicure procedure is performed. They come in several types. The most popular are budget options, folding cabinets and transformers. Professional equipment contains slightly different equipment. The structure of the table is different here - it is characterized by the presence of a shelf, a built-in hood, and two bedside tables.

Folding models

The folding version is ideal for professionals working from home. The manicure transformer turns into a table while doing a manicure. When there are no clients, the table is assembled into a small cabinet. The model has drawers, a lid on a single support, and a small shelf for varnishes and manicure accessories.

The folding version is convenient in terms of placement. The table will fit in any room, on the loggia, in the bedroom, in the hall. Some models have rollers with locks instead of supporting elements.

Models with hood

The manicure table with hood is divided into two types. The first type is a surface with a built-in hood. The second one is different in appearance. The hood is located on the left, in the form of a cabinet with a large corrugated pipe, a holder reaching towards the master. This option is installed in the cabin. Craftsmen prefer the built-in option, which is convenient to use.

Hoods are installed from the master's side. The upper part is almost flat, without relief elements, so the built-in equipment does not interfere with the work process. At the bottom of the table under the lid there is a special compartment that allows you to clean the hood from sawed or cut nail material.

Models with additional lighting

Regardless of where the procedure is performed, the table must have artificial lighting. Lamps are built in at the factory or installed independently. They cut into the lid and have a flexible regulator holder. If there is a lack of sunlight, the lamp can be moved closer or removed.

Professionals often purchase a manicure lamp separately. The model is equipped with a clamping bar and a contact screw that firmly secures the lamp to the edge.

When arranging a workspace with additional artificial lighting, take care of the power strip. Mount it into the side of the table.

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.

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.

Making your own changing table and mattress for it

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.

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 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.

Accessories for a manicure table with photos

A comfortable work area is the most important thing for a specialist. The size of the lid is the main point, but without a shelf you cannot place work equipment. To maintain the style as in the photo, you can buy all kinds of armchairs with carriage frames, ottomans, chairs of the same color scheme. But this is a secondary issue. The main thing is to provide the specialist with all the necessary attributes to perform a manicure.

Judging by the photo, the master has a hood, an apparatus with cutters, a lamp for drying polymer materials, and a lighting device. Sterilization takes place in a separate place. We do not take disinfection equipment into account.

If you don’t want to buy furniture with a hood, consider a variety of vacuum cleaners for manicures in the form of a small bedside table with a hose. During operation, the device creates a strong hum; take this fact into account when purchasing.

To take a beautiful photo of a new design, craftsmen sometimes purchase a special background or use a hand rest. The stand takes up space on the surface, so consider the parameters.