How to cover the walls in the kitchen?

You decided to make repairs on your own in the kitchen. Of course, there are a lot of questions: how to cover the walls in the kitchen, what material to choose, how to choose the color range? We will help you to understand the whole technology of the process, to choose the material that will harmoniously fit into your interior. Taking advantage of our helpful tips, you can easily complete the repair and will be able to give your house a unique design and coziness.

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How does it all start?

Before starting the repair in the kitchen, you need to decide on the order of the work that needs to be done.

The main stages of wall finishing in the kitchen:

1. Zoning kitchen.
2. Selection of style and colors.
3. Distribution of places for sockets and switches.
4. Aligning walls and ceiling.
5. Selection of material for the decoration of the walls of the recreation area.
6. Selection of material for the work area.
7. Finishing works.
8. Lighting installation.
9. Installation of kitchen furniture and appliances.

We will deal with each point in detail in order to make the right decision as to what to do in the kitchen.

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Zones in the kitchen

As you can see, it is very difficult to stay on one version of the material for the kitchen. That's why many prefer to date a combined finish. At first, conditionally it is required to divide your kitchen into two zones:

1. Rest zone - the main part, which is the visible part of the kitchen walls. On it very often accent various decorative materials.
2. Working area( apron) - part of the wall, located near the sink, kitchen stove.

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What color to choose for kitchen decoration?

The choice of colors for the kitchen is very important, because the wrong color will lead to the fact that you will be always uncomfortable to be in the kitchen.

As there are a lot of household appliances and furniture in the kitchen, it is recommended to use the following shades:

• blue;
• gray;
• green;
• lemon;
• apricot;
• pink;
• peach.

Important! If your kitchen is insufficiently lit, these colors will add to it the light and visually increase the space.

Kitchen interior can be made:

• Uniform - you need to decorate the kitchen set in one color, but on the walls you need to apply this color and its shades.
• Multicolor - you can use several colors, but the dominant one must be one.

Several tips for choosing a palette:

• The kitchen room can be decorated in several tones, but not more than three, otherwise the main idea of ​​design will be lost.
• When the color of the walls and the kitchen set is the same, you need to make the furniture one or two shades darker.
• Do not make the floor and ceiling in one in one tone and texture, so that there is no imbalance in the room volume.
• Worktop and apron in a color opposite to the color of the kitchen set and other furniture.
• When the furniture in the kitchen is light tinted, then the walls, curtains, tablecloth, upholstery on the chairs and couch should be brighter colors.
• If the walls are painted in bright colors, the suite should be made in more soothing and light colors. And vice versa.

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Materials for finishing the walls of the kitchen

To date, the stores have a huge range of building materials, from which you can choose what to cover the walls in the kitchen. We will review the main of them, describe in detail all their advantages and disadvantages.

Selection criteria

Kitchen material must meet the following requirements:

• moisture resistance;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• practicality - the surface of the walls should be easy to wash;
• fire safety.

Important! Work in the kitchen is associated with open fire, and making the decoration of walls from flammable material is dangerous.

Ceramic tiles

The decoration of walls in the kitchen with ceramic tiles has long been successfully used by many. Today in the market there is such a variety of tiles that the head goes around. The beauty of various drawings, different shapes and structure, the ability to create a unique drawing - all this makes this material a leader in the design of kitchen walls.

Advantages of tile:

1. Easy to clean.
2. Not afraid of moisture.
3. Resistant to temperature fluctuations.
4. Long service life.
5. Flameproof.

Disadvantages:

1. High price - high-quality tiles are expensive.
2. The complexity of installation.
3. Need for thorough surface preparation.

Important! Consider the costs of leveling the walls. Also, if you are not a master of tiling, do not try to do it on your own - it's better to entrust it to the master.

To date, many lay out only the working wall with tiles, which is also a very advantageous way of finishing.

Wallpapers

Cover the walls in the kitchen with wallpaper - the easiest and inexpensive option.

Important! Of course, you need to take non-woven or vinyl wallpaper. They have a special thin coating, which allows you to wash with a damp cloth using non-aggressive detergents.

Pros when using wallpaper:

1. Inexpensive material.
2. Ease and ease of installation - you can do everything yourself, without resorting to the help of a master.

Cons:

1. Do not tolerate direct sunlight.
2. Not withstand high humidity and temperature drop.

Important! Please note that the cause of flaking from the walls can be a large room humidity and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Useful advices:

• When choosing wallpaper in the kitchen, give preference to non-woven. They are not only strong, but will help to hide the shortcomings of the wall. Pay attention to the fact that the fleece skips the air and when wet does not swell, does not peel off.
• When choosing a vinyl wallpaper, pay attention to the markings. It is important that there is a marking allowing washing the surface with a brush.

Important! For the working area, choose a smooth one so that it is easier to clean. More textured can be applied in the recreation area.

• Before embedding, treat the walls with an antifungal agent, since vinyl wallpaper does not allow air to pass through.

Steklooboji

Pay special attention to glass piles. This is a new kind of finishing material, which, according to its technical characteristics, is suitable for the kitchen.

Pros:

• Durability and durability - can last you more than 20 years.
• Reusability - you can repaint up to 20-30 times.
• Fibers of this type of wallpaper are endowed with fireproof properties.
• Environmentally friendly - made from lime soda and quartz sand.
• Stability from various adverse factors - direct sunlight, steam, moisture, temperature fluctuations, mold and fungus.

Disadvantages:

• Cheap price, especially for wallpaper with a pattern or pattern.
• More paint is used for painting, due to the fact that the surface of the wallpaper absorbs well.
• Difficult to remove from the walls.
• During the work we need special clothing that will cover the entire surface of the skin.

Important! This type of material can be glued only with special glue for fiberglass wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper

The composition of liquid wallpaper includes natural cotton or cellulose fiber glue and dye. Produced in the form of a powder mixture of different shades.

Important! Before starting work, carefully read the instructions in which proportions to dilute the powder with water.

Advantages:

1. Easy to use, it is easy to apply even the most complex designs.
2. A wide variety of colors.
3. Hides small errors and shortcomings on the wall.
4. The coating transmits air.
5. Are not afraid of moisture, temperature difference.
6. Resistant to direct sunlight.
7. Virtually no accumulation of dust and dirt.
8. Not toxic.

Disadvantages:

1. The kitchen should not be applied to walls near the stove and sink.
2. Price is more expensive than vinyl or non-woven wallpaper.
3. Dry enough for a long time( from days to three).

Important! To prolong the life of liquid wallpaper from above, it is necessary to apply a protective composition.

Painting of walls

Paint is a very popular and economical variant of wall finishing in the kitchen. For the kitchen is suitable for water-based paint.

Pluses:

1. Attractive price.
2. It dries quickly, without smell.
3. Waterproof coating.
4. The surface under the paint layer "breathes".There is no greenhouse effect, accordingly - there is no environment for the development of mold and fungus.

Disadvantages:

1. Unable to remove stain.
2. Do not apply to a wall below + 5 ° C.

Some tips for choosing a paint:

• When choosing, pay attention to a variety of water-based paint - antibacterial water repellent. The main color is white, which you can decorate in any desired shade for you.
• When your walls are not perfectly level, choose matte paint.

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster is not often used due to the high cost of material.

Additives - such as stone crumb or sawdust, make such a finish textured.

Advantages:

1. Easy to apply and versatile in application. Can be applied to any wall - concrete, wooden, brick.
2. The wall can be uneven, plaster will hide small cracks and fractures.
3. Eco-friendly material.
4. Withstands temperature changes.
5. The coating is fireproof.
6. Passes air, there are no conditions for the development of fungus and mold.

Disadvantages:

1. Quite a laborious process when deleting.
2. Higher cost and material consumption.

Wooden lining

Many of you are attracted by this material with a natural warm color, an unpainted wood. The room is finished, with the help of a wooden lining looks very cozy, warm.

Important! After installation, the billet should be treated with varnish, then the surface can be easily washed.

Useful wood properties:

1. Environmentally friendly material.
2. Natural ability to regulate moisture indoors.
3. No need to level the wall.

Important! For kitchen it is better to use a lining from such tree species:

• alder;
• pine;
• oak;
• linden;
• cedar.

Disadvantages of lining:

1. Dear material.
2. Significantly reduces the area of ​​the kitchen, after installing the lining.
3. Material not fireproof.
4. Need additional installation skeleton.

Decorative stone

Decorative stone began to be used more recently in the decoration of kitchens. You can sew them all the kitchen, which, of course, will hit your wallet very much. And you can sew certain areas of your kitchen.

Advantages of using the stone:

1. Naturalness and environmental friendliness of the material.
2. Durability.
3. Easy to clean.
4. It goes well with other materials.
5. Not afraid of fluctuations in temperature and moisture.

Disadvantages:

1. Great material cost.
2. For mechanical damage, it can not be repaired.

Some tips for choosing a decorative stone:

• Pay special attention to the surface. It should be smooth and have pores.
• A gypsum-based stone must always be varnished to protect the material from damage.

MDF panel

Another popular option than covering the walls in the kitchen is a medium density fibreboard material, abbreviated as MDF.The decoration for the kitchen walls will look spectacular.

Important! MDF is divided into 2 types:

• veneered - veneered with veneer;
• dyed panel - for coloring, high-quality, chemically resistant bases are used.

Advantages:

1. Water resistance, does not swell with prolonged contact with water.
2. Resistance to temperature changes, various harmful micro-organisms and bacteria.
3. Durability in use.
4. Ease of installation.
5. Environmentally friendly material.
6. Additional sound and heat insulation.

Disadvantages:

1. Fire-hazardous material.
2. Impossibility to correct any mechanical damage.

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Materials for the working area of ​​the kitchen

The apron in the kitchen is a special area that must protect the surface of the walls from splashing fat, water and oil. Of course, based on these conditions, it is necessary that the material selected by you match the following parameters:

• strength;
• fire resistance;
• practicality;
• aesthetics.

We will tell you about the basic materials that can be used for the working area of ​​the kitchen.

Materials for apron kitchen:

1. Ceramic tiles.
2. Glass.
3. MDF panel.
4. Natural stone.
5. Decorative bricks.

Glass

This method of finishing is completely new, but despite this, many prefer this option, because they were able to assess the benefits.

Positive sides of glass apron:

1. Strength.
2. Practicality.
3. Resistance to detergents.
4. Fire resistance.

Important! The cost of such a glass depends not only on its thickness, but also on the pattern or ornament that is applied.

Natural stone

To finish the work area in the kitchen, you need to use a material of at least 2 cm thick. This kind is quite strong and environmentally friendly, but not practical in use.

Important! To preserve the original appearance, you need to use wax protective means for its processing and cleaning.

You can use it, but keep in mind that over time, stains can remain on the stone, which you can not remove.

Decorative bricks

These are special brick tiles with a thickness of 0.5 cm, which can be easily mounted with a mounting glue.

Advantages:

• Useful qualities - moisture resistance, noise insulation, thermal insulation.
• Low price.
• Ease of installation.

Disadvantages:

• Impracticality in use - dust and dirt will clog in the gap between the masonry.

We reviewed the characteristics of all other materials above.

By listening to our advice and using them in practice, you can create a unique image of your kitchen. It will please you and your loved ones with its warmth and comfort, and care and cleaning will take a little time.