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The working wall in the kitchen (apron) is a place that is the same as the surface of the table and washing is subjected to several contaminants during cooking. It should not only please the eye with great design, but also to withstand considerable fluctuations in temperature, not afraid of moisture and spray hot oil.
Material for the working wall should be easily cleaned, without any damage.
Make the lining for the working walls in the kitchen following materials:
- tile (ceramic, porcelain);
- glass;
- plastic;
- metal;
- MDF;
- stone.
To make the finish of the working wall in the kitchen and with your own hands, especially since the cost of the work is almost equal to the price of the required material.
Dimensioning and surface preparation ↑
Before finishing, you need to prepare the wall to determine the size and design of the future apron. The latter must comply with the General room design and furniture.
If to calculate in advance and make the apron, not taking into account the furniture after installation of the wall can be without finishing.
Most often the height of working walls in the kitchen not exceed two feet, since the distance between the countertop and the hanging cabinets are usually one and the same.
It is worth remembering that the lining needs a few inches to go over the countertop and cabinets that you could not see the walls.
Optional to decorate the wall, only for the sink and stove.
The preparation of the wall starts with a full removal of the old coating. If it is tiles, its much easier and faster to remove with the punch, but can be an ordinary chisel with a hammer.
After the old coating removed, the wall is checked for any imperfections or cracks. All cracks should be sealed, and after drying the wall is polished.
The last stage of preparation – coating primer. But if the wall had signs of fungus or mold, it is necessary to process special means.
The finish of the working wall in the kitchen ↑
Before you begin finish of the working wall in the kitchen, using a level to the wall is fixed a wooden or metal rack. Need it for a smooth and level paving. And with the help of the kit is determined by the vertical line.
Tile ↑
Most often for finishing the working wall in the kitchen, use tiles. And no wonder, because it has many positive sides.
- Resistant to moisture. The tiles can be freely wash, wipe, and while she will not lose their external and internal qualities.
- Not afraid of fat, various dyes and chemicals. The tile surface can be cleaned almost all, because thanks to a special coating she doesn’t absorb is being eroded and not detergents.
- Resistant to high temperatures. As the tile is made by firing at very high temperatures (600-1200 ), it is able to withstand heat of any plate.
- A huge number of shapes, colors and patterns. In the end, you can pick up a tile for any style of room. Including can be done on the working wall of kitchen mosaic. This design looks original and unique.
Deficiencies in the tiles are not many, the main in this case is the price. The production process is very expensive, so the cost turns out not the lowest relative to other materials.
Even more expensive is the cost of tiles with different pictures, because after you paint them, you have to additionally burn.
Install tile using adhesive, a notched trowel and rubber mallet.
Inspect for stuck tiles can be simply tapped.
The last step is rubbing with a special compound.
Glass ↑
Gaining popularity of the finish of the working wall in the kitchen window. The advantages of this method is a surface without seams and perfectly smooth and beautiful picture.
Glass can be painted in one shade and printed with a customer’s request.
To care for him judging by the reviews of customers, not more difficult, than tiles.
The glass is of the following types:
- colorless (to protect the other coating – paint, Wallpaper);
- with photo printing (skinali);
- painted in any tone;
- the pattern on the vinyl film;
- triplex (figure located between two layers of glass);
- mirror.
For the most original and underline design glass working wall in the kitchen, use led backlight. Inserted it under the glass or along its perimeter. Lighting is either white or colored (depending on your mood, you can change the color of the lighting).
If you want the apron longer than 2 m, it is made of several parts. When installed correctly, the seams will be completely invisible.
Mounted glass working wall using special fasteners, glue or liquid nails.
MDF ↑
MDF is environmentally friendly and available material, the working of it wall mounted without difficulty and in a short time.
The positive qualities of the working wall in the kitchen of MDF:
- resistant to moisture;
- high strength (due to a direct blow material will remain intact);
- not susceptible to growth of mildew or fungi;
- wide range of colors and shapes (simulate bricks, tiles, wood, etc.);
- easily processed;
- low cost.
The main drawback – a risk of fire if not used properly with a gas stove.
The installation is carried out with the help of liquid nails, screws or special straps and clamps.
Plastic ↑
No less popular than MDF, is a working wall in the kitchen, plastic.
The main advantages of plastic – a small price, light weight and easy installation. The wall can be made completely without seams or they will be virtually invisible.
The main disadvantage is the instability to high temperatures (80 ), so if you have a gas stove, the wall must be covered with glass or other heat resistant material.
Will also have to carefully wash it, in any case, you cannot use powders with hard particles, as the plastic is easily scratched.
Slightly loses the appearance of other materials.
For the working wall in the kitchen you can use the following three types of materials of plastic:
- PVC paneling (available in solid colors, up to 3 m);
- PVC panels (manufactured in different sizes and colors, including available drawings and designs);
- ABS plastic (used for print).
Mounted easily and in case of need you can easily replace the panel.
Not require a careful preparation of the wall and have the opportunity to hide behind the apron wiring.
Design plastic panels are endless. They can be one or several colors, with patterns, drawings, lettering, photo printing, or to simulate other surfaces, such as wood, stone and the like.
Other materials ↑
Original and unusual looks, the working wall of kitchen of the disks. This requires scissor disks and make one mosaic. Fixed with glue, and then rubbed with a putty.
The metal is also used for the apron. But it fits only certain styles – loft, minimalism.
Very rich look worktop and the working wall of artificial stone, but it is a very expensive option, so use it while not as often as other materials.
At the time of purchase of material always make sure that it was from the same batch. Other parties may have slightly lighter or darker shade.
Fasteners as the main material, with a stock purchase, for a replacement case.
If the wall has a pipe, it is better to close them in a box with a door (plasterboard).
What will be the design of the working wall in the kitchen, depends on your desire and possibilities. If you plan to make a complex style, such as mosaic, draw a plan in advance, will be so much easier to do styling.
