As you know, the apron refers to the area of the kitchen wall between the countertop with a sink and a stove and a series of hanging cupboards above it. This zone is always covered with something - ceramic tiles , tempered glass , natural and artificial stone, plastic. And this is done not so much to decorate and complement the interior of the room, but for practical purposes - to protect the wall from splashing fat, water, and condensation.
Advantages of wall aprons for kitchen from plastic
Special plastic for kitchen apron possesses such properties as heat resistance, durability, resistance to temperature changes and aggressive influence of detergents. As you can see, in this plastic is not inferior to the traditional ceramic tile or more expensive stone and glass.
To create aprons use sheet plastic, cutting out of it the plates of the right sizes and configurations. As a result, without seams and joints, a solid plastic apron is very easy to care for. Unlike ceramic tiles with its seams, where dirt and grease accumulate, the plastic is washed very quickly and simply.
In addition, we can note the ecological compatibility of the apron for the kitchen from plastic. If in doubt, remember how many plastic dishes are in your kitchen, some even allow you to warm up food in the microwave.
Total, plastic apron - it's beauty, easy to install and wash, easy to use. At the same time, you save on repairs, especially if you like to change the situation often. A quality plastic apron will survive a five-year operation without problems, after which you can safely change the bored interior.
Cons of plastic kitchen aprons
In contrast to the affordable price, plastic panels for the apron have their drawbacks, among which are:
- relative fragility, low margin of safety and low resistance to wear;
- damage to the face surface with abrasive detergents and sponges, as well as due to prolonged contact with ultraviolet rays;
- flammability and melting in contact with open fire.
In addition, when buying, you must always demand from the company quality certificates, especially hygienic, confirming the environmental friendliness and safety of the material when heated.
Variants of the design of plastic kitchen aprons
Decorative apron for kitchen from plastic is performed with photo printing, imitation of natural materials - brick, stone, mosaic, etc. or a monochromatic color.
For a more effective effect, you can illuminate the apron, which will play the role of additional lighting and a decorative element in the design of the room.
Types of plastic for kitchen apron
In total there are three main types of plastic aprons for the kitchen: ABS, PVC and plastic lining. Let's take a closer look at them.
So, the ABS-sheets. They are sold in the format of 3000x600x1.5 mm or 2000x600x1.5 mm. They can be decorated with photographic printing, that is, they can order the drawing of any picture and image. As a rule, there are a lot of ready-made variants in the catalog, from which it is proposed to make a choice.
PVC panels for aprons are available in a format of 15-20 cm in width, 260, 270 or 300 cm in length and 0.5-1 cm in thickness. The reliability and strength of the panels directly depends on their rigidity and thickness. Usually such panels already have a pattern - strips, patterns, etc. Also, panels often imitate various surfaces - brick or mosaic.
PVC lining has dimensions from 10 to 12.5 cm in thickness, up to 3 m in length. Most often it is monophonic - white, beige or cream. Advantages of plastic lining in the ease of material, simplicity and speed of installation, ease of use.
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