Aluminum plinth: the advantages of the installation in the kitchen

Kitchen - is, figuratively speaking, the "face" of the hostess. By how it's clean, comfortable, placed in places, it is possible to judge it. Freshly laundered curtains, flowers in the windows, neatly arranged dishes - its characteristics. However, from the premises equipment will determine whether it is convenient to work, it's nice to sit there in the evening over a cup of tea.

To preserve the purity, very little effort mistress: even the most ardent guardians of kitchen cleanliness in the space between the cabinets, table and wall awake crumbs, vegetables fall cleaning, which is not always possible to remove and clean, dusty, which can get rid of completely moving the kitchen headsets.

Realizing how important it is to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, without moving furniture or disrupting the interior premises, experts found a way to ease the cleaning process by offering to install on countertops plinths.

What is it, and as arranged

Usually, speaking about the baseboard, we present the long rail, covering the edges of the flooring that hides flaws and prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt in the corners and the edges of the room. Plinth for countertops performs the same function. Made of a different width and belt material, it will cover reliably the gap between the table and the wall and allow liquid to flow, crumbs fall to the floor, attracting hordes of cockroaches accumulate debris on the floor of the table.

In some models of kitchen sets, especially made of expensive materials, the plinth for countertops has provided in the kit and is made of an identical material to the furniture, the appropriate color and size. But even if it is not, buy a molding for worktops is not difficult.

types baseboards

Today trading network offers skirtings of different characteristics:

• made of various materials: plastic, ceramic, wood, stone or aluminum;
• They may vary in shape and be triangular, square or flat;
• width different products.

Each of the types of baseboard has its own advantages and disadvantages which are reflected in the table.

material articles	pros	Minuses
Plastic	Inexpensive The opportunity to refine the installation after the various decorative elements Resistant to chemicals, corrosion, deformation	fragility fragility The tendency to burn when exposed to bright light
Aluminum	smart Strong and durable Ease of installation Universal	plastic more expensive
Wood	Nice	Not cheap Unstable to moisture
MDF slats	Lungs Easy to install Resistant to moisture	It is brittle
Ceramics	Beautiful, elegant	Dear
A rock	The variety of colors Practical, easy-to-care	Very expensive heavy

Each of the materials for its own good, and the decision on the choice of the plinth, which is set on the table, left to the buyer. But do not forget that the purchased piece of furniture should blend in with the interior space, its color should not "cut" the eyes and the material - correspond to the material of the whole kitchen headsets.

Advantages and disadvantages

Plinth for countertops aluminum really more expensive than plastic, but this fact can not be perceived as a disadvantage: the price is justified by its greater strength and durability. Otherwise it may be noted, in addition to those mentioned above, solid pluses, which has an aluminum baseboard:

• heat resistance;
• convenience and ease of maintenance;
• Various modifications exist with replaceable colored decoration;
• It has different types of coatings: a simple, embossed, polished;
• You can only be purchased or molding, complete with colored tape, which can be easily replaced;
• functional and decorative.

If the molding was not originally part of kitchen furniture, but the decision to install it made when choosing a plinth is necessary to pay attention to the following factors:

• profile must be selected in accordance with the color table top;
• Material working surface and a plinth to be identical;
• molding may have the same color, as furniture accessories.

When you select are not only functional quality, but also aesthetic kitchen design that will make it very warm and cozy place, regardless of the area of ​​the kitchen facilities.

Installing the plinth for countertops in the kitchen

It is better if you install the aluminum skirting to the tabletop will engage a consultant designer. But if the handyman is confident in his abilities, and you can mount the molding hands.

The main requirements for installation plinth is neat and perfect seal to the edge of the countertop and the wall. With proper installation, he will not only complement but also a continuation of the table, extending its usable area. In addition, when properly installed will hide all the flaws of furniture and walls.

Form plinth must be chosen in accordance with the size of the room, and the configuration of the kitchen units.

Installation is carried out in the following order.

1. It is necessary to check the composition of the product set; It should include:

• a base portion;
• decorative finishes;
• Straight and corner joints;
• fasteners.

1. Measure kitchen countertop and clipped plinth, fitting it under the sizes obtained. You can use a nail file with a fine tooth comb.
   

   Customized plinth to the required size for our countertops

2. Drill holes in the base of the plinth to strengthen it on the wall.
   

   Drilled hole and attach the base to the table top

3. Level to check that the base has been placed horizontally.
4. Fasteners to connect the base of the plinth to the wall.
   

   We connect the main part of the plinth

5. Do not forget to fix a special rubber seal that protects the countertop from water and dirt.

Installation is complete, and when properly executed works in the kitchen order will be provided, and the room given aesthetic well-groomed appearance.

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