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Even the tidiest people wash their dishes and leave splashes on the wall near the sink. Which cover you can choose for your kitchen backsplash to protect it from steam, grease and water droplets. The main properties that it must meet is to be moisture resistant and easy to clean. It should also fit into the overall design of the kitchen.
Suitable types of materials
If you are doing repairs yourself, it is very important that the chosen coating is easy to install. The most suitable materials for finishing the kitchen wall:
- tile. The most popular, time-tested coating. The tile tolerates temperature changes well, is easy to clean from dirt and a huge variety of all kinds of colors and shapes, allow you to fit it into any interior. The cost of such coverage is from medium to high, and if desired, even an inexperienced person can handle the installation after getting acquainted with the technology;
Kitchen with tiles. A source:pinterest.ru
- porcelain stoneware. This material is very similar to the previous version, so many people attribute porcelain stoneware to tiles. This is not so, although the cost, characteristics and method of installation are the same;
Kitchen with porcelain stoneware apron. A source:pinterest.ru
- glass panels. This unusual type of coating is very popular lately. Not difficult to install. The cost of the panels is high, but fully justifies itself with an attractive appearance. Despite the quality of the material, this is still glass and you need to treat it carefully;
Kitchen with mounted glass panel. A source:pinterest.ru
- panels made of plastic or MDF. Not the best for walls. MDF does not tolerate moisture well, and plastic does not tolerate temperature changes. The cost of such coatings is low;
Kitchen with MDF apron. A source:pinterest.ru
- artificial and natural stone. The stone looks stylish and beautiful on the kitchen wall. The biggest disadvantage of this coverage will be cost. It is very high for natural stone, and artificial stone must be treated with special waterproof coatings. The holes of heavily ribbed stone can get dirt, so it is not the easiest to clean.
Kitchen decorated with natural stone. A source:pinterest.ru
Any of these materials will work well for protecting your kitchen wall. They all differ in different characteristics and cost. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth considering each of them.
