Today, the most inexpensive option for a kitchen apron is a plastic wall panel. It has a number of useful properties, namely:
- has a huge number of shades and textures;
- It weighs little, so it does not exert excessive load on the wall;
- it is easy to cut openings for sockets;
- has water-repellent properties;
- easy to clean by any non-abrasive means;
- easy and quick to assemble / dismantle;
- well tolerates elevated temperatures;
- emphasizes the individuality of even the most typical cuisine.
Along with the listed advantages, PVC panels have several significant disadvantages. They are visible small scratches and over time the apron can burn out in the sun and become less bright and elegant.
Types of wall panels made of plastic
Modern manufacturers offer several varieties of PVC panels. They can be conditionally classified into several types:
- PVC window frames . Attractive and practical finishing material for the kitchen area. The width of the lining is 8-12 cm, the length is 2.5-3 meters. In the design predominantly monophonic colors.
- Panels . Most often you can find panels with a width of 25-50 cm and a length of 2.6 to 3 meters. At registration by this finishing material the smooth smooth surface with imperceptible seams turns out.
- One-piece plastic sheet . This finishing material has a perfectly flat surface, with a matte or glossy effect. Sheets are made by personal order, so their cost is slightly higher than that of the rest of the wall panels.
As you can see, the range of PVC panels is really amazing. In addition, you can pick up any picture you like from the catalog and fit it into the overall interior of the kitchen.
Panel mounting
The most popular way of fixing a plastic panel is to glue it onto a silicone or acrylic adhesive. Glue in this case, it is necessary to apply even stripes every 15-20 cm. However, note that the glued aprons are very difficult to dismantle, what you need to consider, in case you want to change them after a while.
You can also use another, less common method - fastening with self-tapping screws on a profile of wood. In this case, the apron turns out to be removable, which is quite convenient when dismantling it. Please note that the wooden profile must be firmly attached to the wall.
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