File Cabinets

File cabinets are one of the best tools in maintaining an organized and efficient office space, at your business or in your home. Not long ago, your choices in file cabinets were limited to two or four drawers and black or grey. Today, there are countless sizes, colors, materials and other options to find just the right file cabinet for you and your needs. Get the best file cabinets for you is quick and easy, too! Just follow these 3 Easy Steps...

• Tell us your file cabinet needs.
• Get free quotes from up to 4 filing cabinet dealers.
• Pick the file cabinets that are right for you!

First, tell us your file cabinet needs by simply fill out the basic form. This will ask you a few questions about what you are looking for in a file cabinet, such as what type you looking for and what your budget is. Whether you are looking for home file cabinets or office file cabinets, you will be sure to find the right one for you.

Then, you will be contacted by up to reputable four dealers specializing in the sale of file cabinets. These will be local dealers in your area. They will be able to answer any questions you may have and offer you the best prices on home office file cabinets and office furniture file cabinets.

Finally, choose the file cabinets that are right for you! There is such a wide variety of file cabinets available today. This free service allows you to quickly and easily narrow down your choices so you can efficiently and effectively find the file cabinets that meet your needs.

Filing cabinets come in different types of commercial grade and storage cabinets. You can choose to get quotes for lateral files, vertical files, fireproof and fire resistant files, mobile files, storage cabinets, and a combination of styles. You can also specify how many filing cabinets you are interested in receiving quotes for and how many drawers you would like your filing cabinets to contain. Please also let our file cabinet dealers know what your approximate budgets is and when you would like your file cabinets to be delivered.

You can also tell us about other specifications for your file cabinets. Such as, what type of material would you like your file cabinets to be made of. Are you interested in a metal exterior, laminate exterior, solid wood or oak exterior, fire resistance, or adjustable fire rails. You can also talk to a dealer about other office or home office needs you may have. For instance, do you need any home office or office furniture chairs, desks, systems furniture or other furniture. Or, do you have any additional requirement for commercial grade file or storage cabinets.

Whatever your home office file cabinets and office furniture file cabinets need may be, you can find what you are looking for quickly and easily on our site. It just three easy steps, you will get the file cabinets in your home or office. Get started today!

When choosing a file cabinet for your home or office, you will want to consider several different factors so you can choose the file cabinet that fits your specific needs. You will want to take in to account factors such as type, quality, security and your own personal style.

File Cabinet Types

There are two main types of filing cabinets, which are vertical filing cabinets and lateral file cabinets. The type you choose depends on the dimensions of your home or office space and what type of files you will be storing.

The most traditional of the two options is the vertical file cabinets, which range from a 2 drawer to 10 drawer file cabinet. They are generally very deep but take up little width, as they are only as wide as a vertical folder. Vertical filing cabinets are slightly wider than a foot (30 cm) and can be 12 to 30 inches deep (30-76 cm).

A lateral file cabinet, on the other hand, are designed for use where wall space is not important but depth may be a factor. A lateral file cabinet is much wider than a vertical file cabinet. This difference allows them to hold documents that vary in width and can handle much greater widths. Generally lateral file cabinets are not very deep, ranging from less than a foot (30 cm) and can be up to 45 inches wide (114 cm).

In addition to these two main types, vertical and lateral, there are also horizontal and shelf filing cabinets. A horizontal file cabinet is ideal for storing large sheets of paper such as blueprints, drawings and sketches. They vary greatly in depth and width. A shelf filing cabinet has an open shelf, like a bookshelf. It can either remain open or you can have a sliding door that can be closed in front.

Quality of File Cabinets

Regardless of whether you are looking at lateral or vertical file cabinets, there is a wide range  when it comes to quality. By purchasing high quality file cabinets, you can be sure your important files will be safe, you will be able to avoid safety hazards from improperly built filing systems, and you can depend on your file cabinets for years to come. There are three main areas you need to consider when checking the quality of a filing cabinet, which are suspension, durability, and safety features.

Suspension - One of the most important aspects to consider is the suspension. If the suspension is flimsy, as in many cheap file cabinets, the drawers will not open and shut properly once they have files in the drawers.

Durability - You should also examine the durability. High quality filing cabinets are made of reinforced steel, which will ensure protection of important files.

Safety Features - There are a variety of features that can be utilized to ensure safety in your home, office and workplace. Be sure to check for the following: anti-tipping features that allow multiple drawers to be opened at one time, counter weighted drawers, locking mechanisms that allow only one drawer to be open at a time, and drawers that open smoothly even when heavily loaded.

File Cabinet Materials

When it comes to filing cabinets, you have a wide variety of options for materials. Generally, you can choose between plastic, wood and metal. Within these three basic areas, there are countless styles and sizes. For example, if you are interested in a wood file cabinet, you can choose from oak, pine, mahogany, cherry and more. Wooden options also have a variety of finishes and styles such as mission or antique. If you are interested in metal file cabinets, there are several colors and features to choose from to meet your specific needs. Metal filing systems don't just come in white and black any more.

Your choice will depend on your budget, your specific storage needs, level of security, and your personal taste. If you simply need a filing system for lightweight usage and don't need security measures, than a simple plastic 2 drawer filing cabinet for less than $100 may be sufficient. If you have multiple heavy files and need to impress clients in your office, than perhaps 4 drawer or more wooden filing cabinets to match your office furniture are right for you. If security is your primary objective, than you may want to consider heavy metal, steel and fireproof file cabinets.

Wood File Cabinets

Wood file cabinets are usually the top choice for a home office furniture. Wooden options will give you a warm ambiance and will look more like room decor and less like a storage system. Wood filing cabinets generally offer more style options and finishes than metal or plastic filing systems. You can choose from oak, pine, mahogany, cherry and more. Some shops also supply unfinished wooden choices if you prefer to add your own finish.

When shopping for your wood filing cabinets, you'll consider function as well as style. You will also want to decide if you want a 2, 3 or 4 drawer office furniture or a flat file cabinet. Do you need lateral or vertical filing cabinets? What level of security do you need for your storage? Will simple locks do or do you need a more secure locking system? Maybe you need your wood file cabinets to be mobile with rolling wheels or plan to hold many heavy files and require ball bearing suspension.

After thinking about function, consider your style. You can choose between classic styles or more modern contemporary designs. Do you want to match existing home office furniture or are you starting with your filing system. Do you prefer a mission style or an antique look? What type of wood do you prefer? Perhaps you like oak or pine. Maybe cherry or mahogany is your style. Regardless of what you are looking for, with so many wood filing cabinet options available online, you are sure to find just what you need.

Metal File Cabinets

If you are interested in a metal or steel file cabinet, you need to think about function before style as well. Ask yourself if you need 2, 3, 4 drawer or flat filing cabinets. Consider the office space you have to work with and think about whether lateral or vertical units will meet your needs. Do you need a small filing cabinet or does it need to be mobile with rolling wheels? Maybe stationary units meet your needs. What level of security is needed? What type of locks do you need to protect your files? When you decide on the function of your filing cabinet, then you can consider your color. Generally metal options come in gray, black or white, but there are custom colors available.

Metal options are preferred by some people because they are considered to be more sturdy and durable than other materials. Metal units are lockable and offer safety features such as anti-tipping features, counter weighted drawers, and drawers that open smoothly even when heavily loaded. Many metal options incorporate a special type of lightweight metal that helps eliminate issues people have when trying to move these units. They can also be made mobile by incorporating rolling wheels.

Fireproof File Cabinets

The majority of businesses should consider fireproof file cabinets as an option in storage for their irreplaceable documents. Look for units that are certified by the Underwriters Laboratory, which performs vigorous tests to ensure fireproof qualities. These units are tested to sustain temperatures of 1700°F (926°C) for one full hour without the internal temperature exceeding 350°F (176°C). If you need fireproof protection for fragile media such as disks, electronic storage, and tape, you need a filing cabinet that will withstand heats without the internal temperature exceeding 125°F (52°C). Fireproof units also come with durable locks to keep important files protected. 
 
Most plastic, wood and metal filing cabinets weigh between 5 and 20 pounds. A fireproof filing cabinet can weigh between 300 and 1,200 pounds depending on its size, which is why a fireproof filing cabinet is generally used for commercial and industrial purposes. Because of their weight, they are nearly unmovable unless done so mechanically. The difference in weight is an indicator of how much more sturdy and durable a fire proof filing cabinet is as compared to plastic, wood or metal options.

Fireproof units can withstand fire because they are built with several inches of reinforced steel, which is also why they are so heavy. Fireproof reinforced steel units can generally withstand between 1 and 2 hours of fire heat, which may seem excessive but perhaps not when they are your documents that need to be protected. There is never a guarantee that fire fighters will be able to extinguish a fire quickly.

The best place to find a fireproof filing cabinet is online. An average office supply store may carry 1 or 2 options, but these are generally low-end fireproof filing cabinets. With fireproof units, price is an indicator of quality. High quality large options should cost between $1,500 - $2,100 as where small ones should be in the $800 to $1,200 range. When shopping for a fireproof filing cabinet, be sure to talk to a dealer about whether the filing cabinet is certified by the Underwriters Laboratory to determine quality.

There is a wide range of options when it comes to filing cabinets. Do you need lateral or vertical storage? Perhaps a 2 or 4 drawer option. Does metal or wood match your home or office furniture needs? Whatever your specifications and budget, you are sure to find what you are looking for online. Get your free estimates for your file cabinet needs today!

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