They greet you by your facade and judge you by your functionality.The glass "face" of the kitchen is truly beautiful, fashionable and modern. But why does not everyone have kitchens with glass facades? Today we will look into the pros and cons of this beauty. What types of kitchen facades are there and why should we pay so much attention to them? This discussion is logical, since the use of glass gives a lot of advantages - from a fantastic appearance, carrying lightness and airiness, to purely technical aspects.
In general, a facade is considered to be an array of elements,which are located directly on the outer front surface of the kitchen furniture. From the outside, it looks like a set of doors or modules made in a single style. All sorts of drawers, shelves or equipment are hidden behind them, and a separately highlighted countertop immediately attracts the eye.
Advantages
- beauty - immediately changes the perception of the kitchen space, goes well with any finishing material;
- strength and safety - special tempered glass is used;
- cleanliness and hygiene - easy to clean;
- environmental friendliness - there are no harmful substances or toxins;
- water resistance - water to glass is not terrible;
- reliability - the service life can be calculated in decades;
- a variety of design solutions;
- easy assembly and installation.
Flaws
- price - because there are really many pluses;
- susceptibility to scratches - do not use abrasives while washing.
Olga Lesina, leading designer of the factory"Kitchen Interiors": - In our showroom, two factories offer glass facades. These are Leicht and Ewe, you can get detailed information on their websites. Glass can be matte or glossy. The factories offer a choice of eight colors, which the facades can be painted in at the customer's request, and also paint the finished products in any color. At the same time, the density and strength of the glass is at the highest level. In addition, the factories offer glossy acrylic for coating or even ready-made plexiglass with the optical properties of glass. Types of glass and structures Facades are framed and frameless. The first type is used much more often, it is glass sheets that are bordered by a narrow aluminum profile, which creates the impression that the facade is completely made of glass. It is also divided into several types: standard, laminated, triplex and tempered. The last two are more expensive, but much better quality and incredibly stronger. The largest selection of glass facades is represented by .
There are different ways to decorate the facade.— both film or stained glass, and engraving, colored glass or matte. There are techniques of ultraviolet photo printing and sandblasting. Matte glass is easier to care for, it is not smooth, but rough in those places where mechanical interaction with dry sand occurs at the production stage. This stream can apply both random patterns and designs thought out by the manufacturer. The glossy surface visually increases the space of the kitchen, while reflecting light and the environment, and is a stylish decor element for a modern kitchen.
