A kitchen apron often sets the tone for the entire kitchen. What material should it be made of so that it is beautiful and lasts a long time? Read about it in our article
1. Acrylic (artificial stone)
Plastic, durable material, does not fade anddoes not fade, does not stain from juice, wine and coffee, it is easy to wash. It is connected to the tabletop almost seamlessly, which makes the picture perfect. Such aprons are suitable for classic and modern interiors. Perhaps the only disadvantage of this material is its cost.
2. Ceramic tiles
Old friend!Since Soviet times, kitchens have been "boasting" about tiles that could be "obtained" at an extra cost. Now there is no shortage of this material, and the choice is truly fabulous. If we talk about practicality, it is better to use smooth tiles, they are easier to clean. Positive characteristics include durability, a variety of sizes, colors, textures. Disadvantages are related to installation: it is necessary to carefully level the walls, there is a lot of dust and dirt. Therefore, it is better to first lay the tiles, and then install the kitchen furniture.
3. Wall panels based on MDF
Here let's start with the disadvantages:panels "live" less than ceramic tiles, have joints, the color must match the countertop and wall plinth. Let's move on to the advantages: laminated panels based on MDF are resistant to detergents and damage, the walls for installation may not be perfectly flat, the cost of the kitchen apron allows you to change it with minimal costs.
4. Glass apron
A relatively new material for decorative purposeskitchen aprons. The undoubted advantage is the lack of restrictions on images, glass panels are compatible with any kitchen style. The glass should be thicker than 6 mm, transparent (colorless or colored), frosted, polished, triplex. It can be engraved, silk-screen printed and photo printed. In general, the possibilities are endless! The material is quite resistant to detergents and mechanical damage. The cost corresponds to consumer characteristics: quite expensive. Natalia Nifontova, consultant of the furniture company "Maria": - Most often, customers order three types of kitchen aprons: wall panels, ceramic tiles or tempered glass with photo printing. In terms of price-quality-durability, tiles have no equal, and special care is not required. If we talk about glass, it retains its color for a long time, also serves for a long time, grease and water stains are easy to wash off, the only thing that stops buyers is the cost.
5. Stainless steel (brass and copper) aprons
For lovers of high-tech andAn industrial style apron made of stainless steel will do. The unconditional advantages are fire safety and durability, but special care with special chemical compounds is required. If we talk about stylish classic antique kitchens, copper and brass dominate here. They can be installed both as solid sheets and in the form of tiles. In any case, the designer must perfectly select the lighting so that the surfaces do not give unwanted glare.
Our opinion: Let's sum it up:choose a material that is resistant to constant temperature changes, moisture-resistant, easy to clean, and highly durable. Let it successfully withstand small troubles: impacts and other mechanical damage, as well as aggressive detergents. And most importantly, let the kitchen apron "be friends" with the style of the entire kitchen and your family. evroremont-kmv.ru, decoracryl.ru
