Kitchen Apron for own kitchen

Kitchen is a place where all members of a family and sometimes the big companies gather every day. Often boring atmosphere bores, I want to diversify it. Experts recommend making an apron for the kitchen with their own hands - it's very original, and an unusual solution for decorating the room. In addition to creating a unique design and decorating the room, the apron plays not only a decorating element, but also performs protective functions. It protects sections of the wall above the sink, between the cupboards and the table top against grease stains and other contaminants. In order to understand the technique of creating such a kitchen element, you first need to familiarize yourself with the materials and their features.

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Why do I need a kitchen apron?

Since the kitchen is one of the most visited rooms in the house, it requires special care and protection from adverse effects. This element of decor is the most "loaded" among kitchen attributes. We will understand more in detail:

1. When the oven or gas stove is turned on, a part of the apron undergoes a strong heating. Other household appliances, such as a dishwasher, blender, have a less severe temperature effect on the surface of the design. In simple terms, the whole surface of the apron is unevenly exposed to the temperature regime.
2. Almost all working processes in the kitchen are accompanied by water. Increasing the moisture level can be caused by direct water ingress( from the tap), steam during cooking or splashing from the sink.
3. In the process of cooking food in the air accumulates a mass of various substances that contaminate it. Such substances include soot particles, gas combustion products, small mote and fat droplets. Most of them can be eliminated with the help of a hood. However, if it is not cleaned in time, the particles of dirt will settle on the kitchen apron.

In addition to the above factors, subjects with such a kitchen design, it is subjected to mechanical influences. That is, it means contact with heavy dishes and sharp objects.

Important! The procedure for cleaning the structure must be carried out very carefully, as abrasive agents can leave small scratches on its surface.

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Ceramic tiles from

Ceramics are a very ancient finishing material that has been popular to this day. Now it is used for finishing public, industrial and residential premises. This material has gained popularity due to many advantages and minor drawbacks.

Consider the advantages of ceramic tiles:

• Features a high level of strength and resistance to mechanical stress.
• Resistant to moisture and hot steam.
• If you put the tiles correctly using high-quality grouts and glues, then as a result it will be resistant to temperature changes.
• The material does not enter into chemical reactions with substances released during cooking.
• Ceramics is very easy to clean. It can be cleaned with an ordinary dishwashing detergent and a sponge.
• A wide range of colors, textures and shapes.

Consider several drawbacks of this material:

• The installation process takes a lot of time. In addition, before installing such a tile you need to free the room from furniture and household appliances.
• It is best to lay tiles with the help of a specially trained person, since the work is equated to a jewelry.
• The price of high-quality ceramic tiles is quite high. Especially if it is made with a complex pattern.
• The result of installation will please only if the surface has been prepared qualitatively and in advance.

From all of the above it became clear that there are more pluses than minuses, which means that an apron can be made from such material. In addition, you can choose a tile of different colors, then the interior of the kitchen will look much lively and brighter.

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Constructions from natural stone

Kitchen aprons made of natural stone are very popular. The owners of such details openly declare their impeccable taste and material condition.

Important! If you decide to make a kitchen apron stone, it is recommended to buy a good set of valuable wood species, and also to make a tabletop made of stone. If all this is missed, then it makes no sense to make such an expensive kitchen apron.

Which stone should I choose?

• Often, granite is used to create such instances. It is very durable and quite dense, so it practically does not absorb moisture.
• In addition to granite, many are used to create such a kitchen element - onyx, coil, quartz. These rocks are very dense, but it is quite difficult to remove dirt from their surface.

You can make an apron for the kitchen from anything, but do not forget that the main thing is not beauty, but functionality.

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Constructions made of artificial stone

For lovers of exquisite design elements with a small amount of money, it is recommended to pay attention to artificial stone. In appearance, it very much resembles a natural material, but at a cost much cheaper.

Artificial material products have a number of advantages, due to which they are very popular:

1. Artificial stone products are easily laundered, since there are no fine pores, as in natural material.
2. Constructions made of artificial material are much lighter in weight. In addition, monolithic tiles can be made from it.
3. This material creates tabletops and sinks separately and in tandem.
4. Aprons made of non-natural stone are very durable, they can last dozens of years with proper care.
5. Kitchenware made from artificial raw materials is much cheaper than from natural, although by external features they are difficult to distinguish from each other.

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Mosaic tile aprons

With the help of kitchenware made in mosaic technique, you can create a very original and amazing interior in the kitchen. To date, mosaic technique is referred to as an art form, as this is not everyone's power.

There are several ways of laying mosaic kitchen aprons:

• Monochrome - is created from a mosaic of one shade. When laying, you can use a brighter and contrasting grout of a different color. This type of apron is perfectly combined with the classic design of kitchens.
• Mixed - it means the creation of an apron from different shades of a mosaic of the same color in a chaotic order.
• Gradient - created by the type of mixed mode. However, in this case, different colors are used, which can be combined with each other. Transitions can be done as you like - vertically, diagonally or horizontally, depending on your preferences.

Important: It is not necessary to use expensive materials to create an apron. For example, a few years ago it was very popular to use a self-adhesive. And now, for the manufacture of a kitchen apron with your own hands, you can apply PVC panels.

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Material selection requirements for the apron

In order to purchase quality raw materials for the creation of a kitchen apron, experts recommend that the following requirements be taken into account:

1. Temperature resistance, that is, the material must withstand sudden temperature changes.
2. Resistant to water and steam. The moisture that appears on the surface of the kitchen apron should not wash away the pattern and material from which it was made.
3. The apron should be wear-resistant and resistant to mechanical impacts( shocks and scratches).
4. The material from which the apron is made must be environmentally friendly and do not emit harmful substances.
5. It is desirable that it be possible to dismantle the apron in case of any serious damage.
6. The cost of the material must be adequate and not inflated.
7. A ready-made apron for the kitchen should have a pretty attractive appearance and fit well with other design details in the kitchen.

Based on all the above requirements, we can conclude that the purchase of material and the manufacture of an apron - a very serious task. Therefore, the process of creation must be approached responsibly and wisely.