Apron Kitchen Plastic: forms, examples, installation

Kitchen apron - a special interior, situated between tables and hanging cupboards kitchen units. The classic material for its arrangement is ceramic tile. It has a fairly long process of laying, requires the use of expensive and scarce professionals decorative possibilities. Budget alternative to ceramics became apron for the kitchen made of plastic, having a plurality of design options and that can be set independently.

Why do you need an apron in the kitchen

Protective panels for kitchen - apron is designed to fulfill three basic functions:

1. Protective. Standard finish of the walls in the apartments is a porous plaster, which is under the influence of moisture, steam and various contaminants very quickly come into complete disrepair.
2. Functional. With the protected surface easily removes grease, moisture and other contaminants, as well allowed to use household chemicals.
3. Decorative. The functionality of the kitchen apron should be combined with its visual appeal. It is an important element in kitchen design, which should be in harmony with the overall style of furniture set and a finish of the walls and floor.

The main parameters of the kitchen aprons

Worktop kitchen bollards used to perform many different operations. In addition, it establishes the basic working units cooker and sink. As a result, the surface of the kitchen apron gets juice fruits and vegetables, grease, dirt, small particles of food being prepared. All this in combination with high humidity and temperature leads to rapid pollution. Wall panels for the kitchen must meet the following requirements:

• humidity - the wall portion near the sink and plates exposed to intensive exposure to water and water vapor, however the material must not only withstand high humidity but also the temperature;
• smoothness - apron shall have a minimum number of long relief and joints. This will reduce the intensity of accumulation of dirt and grease, preventing their absorption into the outer layer;
• Resistance to chemicals - this parameter affects the ease of cleaning. The material should be stable at least to the influence of household products;
• density and abrasion resistance - this site cleaning walls make very often. Typically, the cloth used is soft, however, it may be a kitchen sponge abrasive residues cleaning means, so the material should be as dense and resistant to small mechanical stress.

Important! In accordance with most standards and recommendations ergonomic dimensions for kitchen apron width is not less than 600 mm and a height above the kitchen floor about 850 mm.

Pros and cons of plastic apron

The performance characteristics of modern polymeric finishing materials allow for their use as protective aprons. In addition, they provide a number of advantages over ceramic tiles, a hot glass or natural stone:

• Availability. Plastic products have a lower cost than toughened glass or natural stone. They are comparable with the tiles average price range. However, a comparison must take into account the cost of work on the lining. An additional advantage of a low cost is a quick and inexpensive changes in the interior design. Enough to change the color of the walls and the ceiling and replace the apron;
• Practicality. The tiled surface has a high density and smoothness, no dust accumulates on it, settled fatty stains can be readily removed using any detergent, for example, for washing utensils. In most cases the cleaning is to rub the surface with a damp cloth.

Important! If you use a plastic lining and panels must be very careful to carry out installation, the joints between the elements were as tight and invisible. During installation, the seams must be sealed transparent silicone.

• Wide design possibilities. In addition to unlimited color palette transparent plastic panel - apron in the kitchen provides the possibility of using different pictures, paintings and three-dimensional images for processing. Plastic can perfectly simulate different textures of natural materials being completely relieved of their operational deficiencies. Plastic elements provide opportunities arrangement spotlight. In addition, the panel itself can be a source of light, scattering rays of installed LEDs on the perimeter.

• Environmental Safety. Polymers, in spite of its artificial origin, are biologically inert substances. They do not rot, with minimal care on their surface is not formed mold or fungus.

Important! This is true for polymers having appropriate hygienic quality certificate.

• Easy to install. In most cases, installation of plastic panels or lining is quite able to normal home handyman. It does not require special tools or expensive consumables. The process itself takes place in stages and does not require special skills.

It should be noted disadvantages and plastic aprons. They require gentle care regimen, can not use aggressive chemical substances capable of dissolving polymers or abrasive cleansers. It is desirable not to rub the surface is too strong, tough using a sponge or brush. Using plastic panels mottled coloring can mask minor defects resulting from exploitation. In addition, you can quickly replace damaged cells or PVC apron for the kitchen as a whole, its cost is quite allow it.

Exposure to flames and high temperatures may be detrimental effect on plastic integrity. It must be protected in the area of ​​a gas cooker if it is located too close to the wall. Most polymers exhibit a certain sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Despite all assurances and manufacturers with intensive exposure to sunlight after some time, the material begins to fade or turn yellow.

Features plastic apron - Form Factor

Regardless of the type of polymer can buy plastic apron for the kitchen in the following sizes:

• wall paneling - one of the most popular finishing materials. The width of the cell 10... 12.5 cm length of 3 m. The predominant monochromatic hues. Molded refers to budgetary plastic finish, so it takes a high sensitivity to temperature. When it is selected should pay special attention to the class of fire resistance. production of raw materials, most often, is a PVC;

  

• panel - in fact, the same lining only much larger. The standard width of 25 cm, but across the apron panel for kitchen width up to 50 cm. length from 2.6 m to 3 m. hallmark are very dense interlocks. With due diligence during the installation of the apron of plastic elements will be in the form of a monolithic surface. They are made from PVC and ABS polymers.

  

• sheets - Provides a wide range of sizes with a width of 80... 200 cm and a length of 150... 400 cm. The surface can be both glossy and matte (for kitchen apron is best to choose high-gloss products). Transparent or tinted polycarbonate is used for the manufacture. Sheets are the most expensive of the polymers moreover their installation requires specific skills. Most often, the kitchen aprons of polycarbonate sheet are purchased ready-made from the manufacturer. They provide maximum protection, easy to operate and provide ample opportunities for a variety of design solutions.

Plastic panels for kitchen - species

For manufacturing kitchen apron made of plastic are used three kinds of polymers: PVC molded polycarbonate (acrylic) and ABS plastic. Their main characteristics are similar in many respects, but there are significant differences, which could have a key influence when choosing the material in a particular case.

PVC panel

PVC - is made in the form of wainscot panels, and a width of 12.5 cm ÷ 10 and 15 ÷ 50 cm, respectively. As can be relatively inexpensive to buy apron for kitchen plastic tiles of dimensions 30 × 30 × 98 cm to 98 cm. It should be noted that the finishing of PVC tiles is practically no different from an ordinary wall cladding tiles.

Kitchen PVC apron may consist of the following elements:

• Plain, without textures and ornaments;
• With images deposited by offset printing;
• Thermofilm covered;
• Varnished - figure caused by any of these methods, is protected by a special varnish. The surface may be matt or glossy.

polycarbonate

As a plastic apron only molded polycarbonate is recommended for the kitchen. It has a value of two times lower than the glass of the same size and thickness. But has a much greater impact resistance. It's hard to break, even a hammer blow. Plastic sheet easily bends without preheating.

On the inner surface of the polycarbonate can be applied to various high-definition images. They will be protected from damage of the material thickness. Furthermore transparent sheet may be used as decorative lighting element. Installed around the perimeter of the LEDs will illuminate the apron.

A significant disadvantage of PVC is its high coefficient of thermal strain. Already at + 40 ° C geometrical dimensions of the elements will be significantly changed. To prevent deformation of the kitchen apron when mounting the sheets must leave significant gaps mounting.

ABS plastic

ABS panel are realized in the two most common formats 601 × 3001 × 601 mm and 2001 mm with a thickness of 1.6 mm. They are opaque polymer, which is declared using the imaging film or coating printing method. Modern equipment allows to put the image of high resolution and high definition. Decorative possibility such formulations are very wide.

Plastic is quite flexible and durable to withstand the slight bends. It can be used to perform radial surfaces facing directly at the assembly site, without any additional processing.

Important! Without exception, plastic sheets, except for specially protected, exhibit a high sensitivity to UV radiation. When intense sunlight in 3-4 years will blurred transparencies and fading drawings and renderings of surfaces.

Composite materials

Composite materials based on wood, of course, can not be used as a kitchen apron without additional protection. It is used as a protection in the form of various polymers of the outer layer - laminate coating. There are three types of composite materials with a plastic coating can be used as an apron: LMDF, laminated chipboard and plywood.

Kitchen panels made of plastic: price, where to buy, photos

On the market there are many manufacturers that offer cheap to buy an apron for the kitchen made of plastic. They use high-quality imported equipment for the printing application. It provides virtually unlimited design possibilities. Technically, the equipment has limitations on the treatment of a length of 300 cm, height 190 cm.

Attention! In order to attract customers, many firms indicate the value of their product per square meter. The average value of the kitchen apron, depending on its dimensions and kitchen layout, starting at 3 ÷ 4 m².

Most businesses sell ready-made products of standardized sizes. As a rule, standardization is related to the size of the supplied plastic sheets. When you purchase the customer pays for the excess, which is formed by fitting the apron under the actual size of the kitchen.

The average cost of 1 m² It is from 1200 rubles. up to 2000 rubles. depending on the type and quality of the material thickness.

Most standard are available prefabricated panels of ABS plastic dimensions 600 × 1000 × 1.5 mm, and starts from value 790 rubles.

More expensive kitchen apron is made of plexiglass, a standard size of 2000 × 600 × 2.8 mm will cost 2700 rubles., Depending on the saturation image.

It should be noted that the cost of the price depends on the quality of materials. For example, custom plastic kitchen apron of heat-resistant PVC will cost 2890 rubles / m²And of anti-vandal plastics: 3890 RUR / m².

Online calculator for calculating the necessary area of ​​the kitchen apron

Installation of plastic aprons with their own hands

Photo	Description of work
	The surface of the kitchen wall before installing the apron does not require too much preparation. It is sufficient that it was flat and vertical. To improve the adhesion surface of the base is recommended to treat the respective primers. An additional advantage is the ability to shtrobirovaniya walls in either direction, which will increase the number of electrical outlets or directly connect the stationary kitchen appliances (dishwasher, electric oven) to the source power.
	Carefully measure the distance to the sockets, switches and other elements that will require through holes in the apron.
	Now taking on the dimensions of the plastic sheet Kitchen apron.
	Cut a hole of appropriate size. In most cases, this process does not require absolute precision. faceplates which will hide defects will be mounted on the outside of the apron sockets and switches.
	On the surface of the plastic panel to apply a special glue. There is no need to cover the entire area, because it will not have a significant mechanical effects. Additional security can make fasteners by which the apron will be set a variety of kitchen accessories.
	Plastic sheet is pressed tightly to the wall and is retained for some time (depending on the grade adhesive).
	Particular attention is paid to the docking panels. To glue is not leaked through the gap of a connection line, the second panel is pressed against the wall at a distance of 1 ÷ 2 cm from the docking location.
	Slight shifts in the direction of the connecting line.
	For the installation of kitchen accessories, which are attached to the wall, the plastic panel is drilled hole corresponding conventional drill.
	Installation is carried out on plugs and standard fasteners supplied.

On this video, you can find recommendations how to fix PVC panel for kitchen apron:

This video is described in detail the process of how to install an apron made of MDF in the kitchen:

Apron Kitchen plastic - especially the selection

If the technical specifications and features of the care of all already figured out, it's time to pay attention to the aesthetic side of the issue, namely, the selection of colors, textures or images.

• white - Suitable for almost any style headset. It will be harmonious look in the kitchen light pastel tones and softens the bright colors;
• the black - it should be used on the principle of contrast. It will look great with headsets light cold tones or in combination with beige shades;
• red - combination with beige suite will create a zoning effect. In general, the interior will receive a bright accent, that will not irritate;
• green - combined with olive beige shades, light and dark brown;
• blue - it goes well with white suite and blue.

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Catalog photo aprons, plastic, kitchen

Still Life

Texture looks bright, high-quality images look three-dimensional, due to the significant number of shades such plastic aprons can be combined with kitchen unit in different colors. In addition, they are practical, they are not visible to the water splashes and stains.

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Landscapes, flowers

They can combine a variety of shades depending on the chosen theme of the sea of ​​blue and yellow to brownish-green mountain. Suitable for kitchen of any style other than high-tech.

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Cities

Ideal for kitchens in urban style.

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Solid and mirror surfaces

Suitable for kitchens in a minimalist style. Furthermore unitary function and operate by reflecting light on a work surface.

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