Plastic facades for the kitchen: features, advice on selection and care

People who follow modern trends in interior design prefer high-tech or modern style. These styles provide for the use of extraordinary colors and an exclusive appearance in general. These requirements are met by polymer facades, which have a huge color palette and a variety of shapes in stock. Plastic kitchens are produced not entirely from plastic, but using chipboard or MDF as a basis. They are covered with pressed layers of special laminated paper that resembles plastic, which is why the material has such a name.

Plastic facades for the kitchen have advantages and disadvantages.

Dignity.

1. Moisture resistant coatingresistant not only to water, but also to synthetic detergents.
2. UV immunity. For any housewife in the kitchen, the most important is a good level of illumination. However, it is light with ultraviolet light that entails a detrimental effect on finishing materials. By choosing a plastic finish, you can be sure that the color will not tarnish and cause repairs.
3. Durability and strength... This applies to both mechanical and chemical effects. According to statistics, the kitchen area is used more often than other rooms. Therefore, all sorts of factors of a detrimental effect on the facade are not excluded. Plastic headsets have established themselves as a high-quality wear-resistant product.
4. Variety of color palette... The variety of colors will satisfy even the most demanding customer.

Disadvantages.

1. Non-standard price. The range fluctuates, making consumer choice difficult. For some headsets from popular sellers, the cost is the same as for products made from natural ingredients. Low prices are often combined with poor quality, so you need to carefully research the market before buying.
2. Plastic edging, used for edging the facade deteriorate quickly enough, requiring a change to new ones. Aluminum options begin to fade, losing their attractiveness in appearance.
3. Matte plastic is hard enough to clean from dirt, oily prints may remain on the glossy finish.

There are two types of plastic films: glossy and matte. The end parts are processed with aluminum profiles, acrylic edges, PVC. In the production of panels, these types can be used.

• Acrylic plastic. To begin with, the selected sketch of the drawing is applied to the MDF surface, after which it is covered with transparent acrylic. Further, with the help of ultraviolet light, the acrylic hardens, turning into a strong and solid surface. Acrylic plastic will be able to serve you for more than 30 years without losing color, shine and its overall harmonious appearance.

• Acrylic film, representing layers of decorative paper, impregnated with absorbent and resins with acrylics. Resistance to temperature changes is greater than that of PVC film, but less than that of sheet plastic. The range of colors is unlimited, from bright combinations to pastel colors.

• Plastic in rollsMade under Medium or Cold Pressure Continuous Pressure Laminate. Decorative raw materials similar to leatherette material. The cost of the product is low, since it is made from polyvinylchloride.

• Plastic in sheets, used with high pressure HPL applications. It is often called ecoplastic, because it uses environmentally friendly materials in its production. This is a pretty solid end product with impressive technological specs.

The color range of plastic kitchens is incredibly diverse. From bright monochromatic to delicate pastel colors. Ideas on facades of this type are so unlimited that it is possible to depict even artistic paintings on them. It is possible to make the facade either glossy or matte. Drawings will help in masking prints that will become less obvious.

Besides, painted facades refresh the interior, making it more aesthetic. The designer painting is depicted exclusively on the external headset, inside it will remain white. The life of a color depends entirely on the quality of the plastic itself. For example, a high-level plastic will not change its appearance and color even under the influence of a smoldering cigarette, while a low-level product will instantly burn out in the sun.

Calm minimalism, catchy futurism or harmonious high-tech - it's up to you, since there are many variations in the design of plastic kitchens. The rational structuring of the space of a small kitchen will be provided by pull-out drawers of the headsets with aluminum frames, complemented by metal details. Using curved facades of all kinds of shades when installing a corner kitchen, you will achieve amazing results. Any color finish is possible: both bright and calm colors.

Patterned designs can be both calm and catchy designs. Chrome hardware, used with a glossy or matte finish, adds sophistication. The palette of furniture color shades should correlate with the texture and color scheme of the walls.

It is difficult for an inexperienced person who is a simple buyer to instantly find out whether a certain product is of high quality or not. Because plastic facades of different companies may look exactly the same, however, they differ radically in terms of operational functions. An unscrupulous manufacturer, trying to make money in a bad way, uses substandard, brittle materials in his products that cannot even withstand temperature exposure.

Low-quality plastic, being exposed to even minimal mechanical stress, can be scratched or broken. That is why when choosing a kitchen set, pay attention to the manufacturer. To make it easier for you to navigate, we have compiled a rating of the best of the best.

• Turkish company ASD, which produces plastic facades of average quality, at reasonable prices. Visually, they do not differ from analogs of a higher price segment.

• Italian firm ARPA, supplying over a hundred color combinations. The products are characterized by high heat resistance.

• German leaders Duropal, Resopal - companies engaged in the production of acrylic plastic with high strength. The cost is more expensive than Turkish.

• Italian company Abet Laminati manufactures quality products from high level plastic.

Lined with MDF plastic is considered the most convenient material for creating kitchen sets. Facades made using this technology are considered the most durable and reliable option, because they never fade or deform from excessive temperature drops. PVC foil, which is used to paste over the facade, extremely thin and even bends like paper. That is why it is easy to distinguish it from high-quality plastic.

Plastic has a pronounced glossy sheen. The film also shines, but this shine looks much more faded compared to the plastic coating. However, this gloss also carries the other side of the coin. Plastic facades are extremely easily soiled. The performance of the film coating does not even reach the level of plastic. The price of the film is a little cheaper, however, Russian manufacturers overestimate it extremely biasedly. A whole list of advantages from enamel and film coatings have merged into plastic, multiplying the pros and reducing the disadvantages.

Each buyer, having read the main characteristics above, will be able to understand which material for covering the kitchen facade suits him best. Since MDF furniture is practical and durable, many people prefer it. By installing a plastic kitchen in an aluminum frame, you can save yourself from permanent restorations and from a complete replacement of the kitchen set.

The degree of care is determined by the duration of the high-quality existence of many products. Plastic kitchen fronts are no exception, although they are classified as surfaces that are extremely easy to maintain. Regardless, it is worth remembering that when washing a headset covered with plastic, you must be extremely careful so as not to spoil the coating ahead of the manufacturer's warranty. The difficulty of washing is that unwanted stains that annoy housewives always follow the facade.

Before buying newfangled kitchen cleaning products, you should pay attention to the list of products that are strongly discouraged to use.

1. Hard-bristled sponges, abrasives.
2. Detergents containing chlorine... Even if there are grease marks on the surface of your kitchen, do not use chlorine products, as they can discolor the surfaces.
3. Don't use polishescontaining wax products. Plastic treated with wax becomes sticky, which makes it get dirty even faster. Wax protection will be much more difficult to wash off than regular greasy stains.
4. Eliminate alcoholic products, because facade materials can start to fade. Before using any product, it is recommended to test it at the most hidden place from the eyes.

The best cleaning agent is regular soapy water and a soft cloth. Ordinary baby soaps or gentle gels are also good for cleaning. After washing, dry the facade with a soft dry cloth or regular paper towel.

To get inspired and energized by the flow of ideas for the perfect kitchen set, here are some interesting examples.

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