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1 Glossy facades - pros and cons
- 1.1 pros
- 1.2 Minuses
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2 Types of glossy facades and their features
- 2.1 Postforming (plastic)
- 2.2 PVC film
- 2.3 Painted facades
- 2.4 Acrylic coating
- 3 Choosing a color
- 4 Finally
Glossy facades for the kitchen are the current trend of our time, the dream of connoisseurs of modern interiors in modern, fusion or pop art style. In this article, we will look at everything there is to know about glossy finishes - their advantages and disadvantages, varieties and color combinations.
Glossy kitchen - the embodiment of originality and style
Glossy facades - pros and cons
When thinking about buying glossy kitchen facades, the first step is to study all their pros and cons. Let's take a closer look at this issue.
When choosing material for facades, it is necessary to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
pros
Glossy facades for the kitchen are incredibly popular for a reason. It is due to a very impressive list of advantages that cannot be ignored.
Glossy surfaces can profitably change the space of the kitchen
The main advantages of glossy coatings include:
- Visual correction of space. Gloss reflects light well and helps add depth and spaciousness to a space.
- Easy to clean. The gloss is easy to clean, and you can use almost any non-aggressive cleaning agent.
- Resistant to color loss. Over the years, the saturation of glossy facades will not fade, so you can not worry about their color.
- A wide range of. Thanks to the huge variety of colors, you can organically fit gloss into high-tech, pop art, modern, fusion or neoclassical styles.
You can choose almost any shade of gloss to frame the headset
Minuses
Like any other coating, gloss has some drawbacks that you should be aware of before buying.
- Soiling. Fingerprints, water droplets or grease will be very clearly visible on the surface. To avoid this, we recommend giving preference not to monochromatic models, but to options with a textured pattern, as well as with silver or gold splashes.
- Low strength. Minor mechanical damage can significantly spoil the appearance of your kitchen.
Fingerprints and other dirt are very visible on the gloss
Types of glossy facades and their features
Facades for kitchens with a glossy surface can differ in the method of applying gloss: PVC film, acrylic, varnish, paint and plastic. Depending on the material used, they differ in their characteristics.
In this section, we will sort out in order all the pros and cons of the existing varieties of glossy surfaces according to the method of their application to facades.
Glossy coating can be made on the basis of plastic, PVC film, paint and acrylic
Postforming (plastic)
Perhaps this is the most budgetary option for glossy facades. To consolidate the result, the post morphing method is used - increasing the temperature and pressure.
On the front side, the plastic is rounded to the side parts of the facade, which ensures high resistance of the coating to chemical, thermal and mechanical influences. The reverse side of the facade is also faced with plastic to match the color, but already matte.
The main advantage of plastic is its low price and water resistance.
Benefits. This is a 100% waterproof material that captivates with its budget cost. Resistant to temperature extremes and aggressive detergents. It has a wide range of colors, which allows you to choose the right option for any kitchen.
disadvantages. Low resistance to discoloration in comparison with other facade cladding methods. Household damage, scratches and other minor defects resulting from operation cannot be repaired.
Over the years, plastic loses its original color.
When buying, you should take into account that facades for MDF kitchens can be ordered for any standard size. But models based on chipboard are made only for standard ones.
PVC film
The facades are covered with PVC foil using the technology of hot vacuum pressing on special membrane vacuum presses. This type of facades can also be attributed to an economical option.
PVC film is easy to clean and has a huge range of colors
Benefits. PVC film is easy to care for, has a wide range of all kinds of textures. The price of it will not hit the family budget as much as more durable materials.
disadvantages. If the film is not of high quality, from exposure to high temperatures and high humidity, it will begin to peel off from the base.
Exposure to high temperatures can cause the film to peel off
Painted facades
This view fronts for the kitchen can already be attributed to the middle or higher price segment. The instructions for applying gloss are as follows:
- Preliminary preparation of the MDF board is carried out (sanding and priming).
- Several layers of paint are applied. Each of the layers is thoroughly dried and sanded.
- Several layers of varnish are applied.
- Polishing is in progress.
The deep color of the coating is achieved by applying several layers of paint and varnish
The result of such careful work is a perfectly smooth glossy surface of excellent quality and excellent decorative qualities.
Painted glossy surfaces are not susceptible to flaking
Benefits. Just a huge assortment of colors and shades (up to 1000). The glossy surface achieved by painting does not warp or flake off. Such a coating is not afraid of temperature drops and humidity.
disadvantages. To reduce the cost of such a facade, its reverse side is most often made just white. The surface is highly susceptible to mechanical damage (chips and scratches).
As a result of mechanical stress on the painted surface, chips may occur
Acrylic coating
Acrylic gloss has become much more popular over the past few years. MDF boards, on which acrylic glossy plastic is applied with the help of polyurethane glue, look incomparable and, moreover, have very attractive aesthetic and technical properties.
Acrylic gloss resistant to moisture and high temperatures
Benefits. The gloss achieved in this way is resistant to moisture and discoloration. During operation, you can not be afraid for possible damage, since all defects on the acrylic glossy surface can be easily eliminated by self-polishing.
disadvantages. When caring for an acrylic glossy surface, do not use aggressive detergents. It is impossible to make a radius facade from acrylic, only a deaf one.
Do not use aggressive detergents to clean acrylic
Choosing a color
The choice of color for facades is an important matter, during which you can show all your individuality. The shade of the kitchen must be selected based primarily on its size and configuration.
We offer you several safe colors and combinations.
- White. Ideal for small kitchens. White color by itself visually expands the space, and in combination with glossy surfaces it is able to fill the room with lightness and spaciousness.
White is ideal for a small space
- Beige or gray. Due to their neutrality, they are equally well suited for large and small spaces. So that the interior does not seem boring, it can be diluted with bright curtains, an apron, a countertop or accessories.
Neutral shades make the space feel cozier
- Black and white. An option for those who want to recreate a classic yet ultra-trendy interior. The proven color combination makes the room incredibly stylish.
Black and white kitchen (pictured) - a laconic combination, proven over the years
- Berry shades. Perfect for extraordinary people who want to create an original interior. However, we do not recommend using more than two shades at once.
Cooking never becomes a chore in a vibrant kitchen
Finally
In this article, we examined all the advantages and disadvantages of a kitchen with glossy facades, told you about their varieties, and also suggested which colors to pay attention to. Using this information, you can choose stylish and practical fronts for your headset.
Be sure to watch the proposed video - in it you will find a lot of tips on how to properly care for glossy facades.
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