After installing the windows in the house, the question arises - about buying a window sill. After all, it is it is a very important part of the interior in the house, and the entire window opening. It is this detail that emphasizes the design and style of your house or apartment. In this article we will tell you how to choose a window sill.
Before buying you need to know not much about the material from which the windowsills are made. They can be:
- plastic
- wooden
- stone
- Of chipboard and MDF
Plastic window sills
They are very popular today. Such products are not of great weight and relatively not a high price. The plastic has good thermal insulation properties. Windowsills made of plastic, do not rot, have high strength, are waterproof.
They do not exfoliate and do not fade in the sun, which is an obvious plus in their direction. Thanks to a smooth surface, the plastic is very easy to clean. To decorate the interior, from the front side, a smooth pattern of plastic is applied to a pattern made under a stone or a tree.
Wooden window sills
Wood products are also very popular. Most often they are made of oak, ash, walnut, maple and other hardwoods. The most expensive are the window sills, made of cherries. The cheapest of pine or Siberian larch.
Their main advantages are their ecological compatibility, practicality and excellent appearance. Wooden windowsills undergo special treatment, are subjected to drying and polishing.
Due to this, they become more durable, moisture resistant and resist the appearance of rot and fungi. But, despite this, still wash them preferably with a lightly damp cloth and in any case not to use when washing various solvents.
The lifetime of such products depends on how much wood is resistant to dampness, so in order for it to last longer, it is varnished. Over time, it is erased, so you have at least once every three years to apply an additional coat of lacquer.
Stone window sills
The most expensive are the sills made of natural stone, such as marble, granite, onyx and others. This product looks very attractive and gives a chic to any interior. If your choice still stops at this particular product, then it is desirable that the stone had as few veins as possible, then the likelihood that your sill will crack much less.
But in any case, you have to choose between practicality and beauty. For example, granite is the hardest stone. The sills that are made of it are very strong. But know that granite accumulates radiation, which is very dangerous for human health.
When choosing a stone sill, require the seller a certificate of radiation and hygienic safety, only the material of the first class of safety is considered suitable. If your choice will stop on marble, then such a purchase will be much safer, because such a stone practically does not accumulate radiation.
This product is very beautiful and has a rich color. Marble can not be spilled with colored and acidic liquids. If you have enough money, then an excellent option will be a window sill from onyx. This stone slightly misses the sun's rays and creates a fabulous atmosphere in your room.
The main thing to remember is that the polished surface, absolutely any stone, is easily scratched. Increasingly popular are the windowsills made of artificial stone. In quality, they are not much inferior to those that are made of natural stone. However, the price of artificial products is much lower. Perhaps the only drawback of such products is that they are very easy to scratch.
Products from chipboard and MDF
Such sills are made of waterproof chipboard, and the top is covered with a thick layer of laminitis. They have enviable strength and rigidity. On them you can put anything, the surface of such products is not particularly susceptible to scratches.
They are very practical and not susceptible to sunlight. Such products are much cheaper than those made from natural material. Paintings can be anything that only the soul wants. Some drawings, quite well imitate marble and wood.
Here, perhaps, and everything that I would like to tell, before you start to choose a window sill. Many use them as a table. There is complete freedom of thought, to whom, what is pleasant. But it is very important that before you go to the store, you decide on the color and size of your future purchase.
