In the process of choosing a facade for the kitchen, acrylic is the most popular material for its decoration. Acrylic kitchens are characterized by high gloss level, durability and practicality. On the features, advantages, varieties and recommendations for the installation of acrylic kitchens we will talk further.
Contents
- Acrylic kitchens: features and benefits
- Acrylic facades for the kitchen in the interior
- Main types of acrylic facades for the kitchen
- Special care for acrylic surfaces
Acrylic kitchens: features and benefits
MDF acrylic coating is a fairly new technology that gradually spreads among the ownerskitchens. The gloss of the acrylic facade is the brightest, it exceeds even glossy films.
As a material from which this kind of kitchen is made, acrylic is also called acrylic or acrylic plastic of the kitchen. In the process of making such a kitchen, MDF boards are used, on which acrylic sheet material is applied. The complexity of this process is that it requires high temperature and pressure, which ensure a strong adhesion of the film to the plate. When the material is applied to slabs, they are cut according to the size of the facade.
Then follows the process of machining the end parts. There are several options for their finish: it is possible to apply an acrylic color film or PVC film. The first option involves a complete color fusion of the edges and slabs, and the second - the division of them into two parts, which differ in shades.
When the end sections are finished, the process of fine grinding occurs. The most important thing is the connection of the front part with the ends. Thanks to this, a uniform and attractive surface is obtained. Installing PVC film is less difficult work, but the appearance is slightly different from acrylic. Although, based on practical considerations, PVC film wins: it better tolerates slight mechanical damage and eventually does not lose its appearance. When small scratches appear, special polishing agents are used to help them get rid of.
A distinctive feature of the acrylic kitchen, which distinguishes it from the others, is a beautiful shine resembling a glass or a mirror. The whole surface is perfectly smooth and smooth. Do not confuse acrylic with decorative plastic, as the second option is much cheaper, and has a less pronounced glossy luster.
It should be noted such advantages of acrylic kitchens:
1. The material in the form of acrylic used in the manufacture of kitchens, is characterized by safety for human health, since it does not contain volatile components that can get into the air during evaporation. Also in such a kitchen there are no carcinogens, tar, impurities and other harmful substances. Acrylic is the only material to be recycled.
2. Acrylic is quite resistant to mechanical damage. If you compare the acrylic kitchen with its other varieties, then the most stable and solid is the kitchen, based on acrylic.
3. Saturation and color diversity is another advantage of the acrylic kitchen facade. There are more than twenty shades of the same color, made in acrylic. At the same time, the color is very rich, if you go to the kitchen design correctly, you will get an amazingly attractive and modern interior.
4. Duration in operation - acrylic kitchens can delight their owners for a very long period of time, while they do not lose attractiveness and do not burn out. If you properly care for acrylic kitchen, then it will last several decades. In this case, it is forbidden to use aggressive cleaning agents containing acids. It is better to give preference to special products for acrylic or soapy water.
5. Moisture resistance - acrylic kitchen is able to withstand periodic humidity, so it does not rot, mold, and will last much longer than wood.
6. The presence of a perfectly flat and smooth surface makes it easier to clean in the kitchen, as it is very convenient to wipe this surface. The presence of antistatic properties makes the kitchen dust repellent.
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If you look for defects in the acrylic facades for the kitchen, then it should be noted:
- is a strong shine that not everyone likes, especially it is not suitable for people who have a highly excitable nervous system;
- presence of fingerprints, which must be constantly wiped, otherwise the kitchen will become unattractive;
- acrylic does not lend itself to bending; therefore, for fans of smooth forms, acrylic kitchens do not fit, the form of the acrylic facade is only acute;
- the cost of acrylic kitchen is much higher than standard sets of headsets.
To buy acrylic kitchen, you should contact the furniture store or directly to the furniture manufacturer.
Acrylic facades for the kitchen in the interior
Acrylic kitchen will fit into almost any interior, but the best solution is to install it in a room created in a modern style or in high-tech style.
As the facade of the kitchen has a rather shiny surface and rich colors, in these style directions it will look the most profitable.
The combination of a beautiful table and chairs of unusual shape, made in gloss, will complement the picture of the kitchen interior. For decoration of walls it is better to choose light and non-selective colors: beige, gray, white, light yellow, cream, light brown, champagne. Then the kitchen will become a bright accent, which will attract attention. In the case of installing an acrylic kitchen in a room in which the walls have saturated colors, such an interior will quickly get bored and will irritate the residents of the house.
Good looking acrylic kitchen in an industrial style. But, in that case, choose the darker colors of acrylic. The gray hood, refrigerator and other appliances will complement the design, and in the kitchen decoration it is desirable to use metal elements.
It is possible to install an acrylic kitchen of saturated color in a white room, in which the walls, floor and ceiling create the illusion of floating. But, remember, if the kitchen is often cooked, then washing it will be quite difficult.
If you choose the right design, decoration of walls, floor and ceiling, accessories, then acrylic kitchen will be a highlight of the style of Borokko, Provence or Art Nouveau, it all depends on the imagination of designers or owners of the room.
The main colors of the design of the acrylic kitchen are:
- white;
- vanilla;
- champagne;
- coffee;
- is metallic;
- gold;
- terracotta;
- red;
- burgundy;
- blue;
- green;
- orange;
- chocolate;
- purple;
- black.
The main types of acrylic facades for the kitchen
As acrylic is a special plastic, which has a special manufacturing technology that makes it perfectly shiny. In the manufacture of acrylic facade, the main element on which the acrylic coating is applied is a chipboard or MDF board. The average thickness of plates is about 1.6-1.8 cm, acrylic coating is no more than 3 mm.
Special glue-and-press coating, which is used in the manufacture of acrylic facades, ensures durable adhesion and completely prevents the formation of cracks or delamination.
There is a possibility of an individual order of an acrylic kitchen, in which the color, texture, number of sides to which acrylic is applied, shape, features are chosen by the customer. When choosing a double-sided acrylic coating, acrylic is applied to the outer and inner sides. One-sided covering assumes facing of a plate with acrylic from the outside, thus its internal part remains white. The double-sided facades of acrylic kitchens are much higher prices than unilateral ones.
Another type of facade acrylic kitchens is an acrylic panel, the thickness of which is four millimeters, and on the end areas there is an aluminum edge coating. Despite the fineness of such a plate, it differs quite high strength and resistance to mechanical damage, so for a long time, they keep their appearance well. Such kitchens are the most expensive of acrylic. This version of the kitchen is combined with metallic, glossy, deeply saturated shades, and also has a restrained shape and bright colors.
Acrylic kitchens are not exposed to high temperatures, they do not burn, they are environmentally safe - that's why they are becoming more popular among connoisseurs of environmental protection. If the kitchen of acrylic loses appeal or just bothers its owner, it will not go to garbage, but will be recycled, in the process of which it will be possible to make a new kitchen from this material.
Features of care for acrylic surfaces
One of the drawbacks of acrylic cuisine is its need for thorough care. A bright, beautiful glossy surface, even with weak touches, quickly escapes. Therefore, it requires daily polishing.
If cooking is very common in the kitchen, then you should not choose an acrylic kitchen. It is more suitable for people who are very rarely in the kitchen because of their employment, and are more appreciated as an element of modern interior than a practical set of furniture for cooking.
To avoid surface tarnishing when using acrylic kitchens, do not use strongly aggressive detergents, hard sponges or brushes to clean it. The best option is warm soapy water and a soft rag.
Wipe the front of the kitchen is recommended daily, every time after cooking. If the food is not cooked, then this is not necessary, since the dust on the acrylic facade does not practically accumulate because of its flat surface, which simply does not hold it.
Once every six months, it is recommended to wipe the surface with a special tool that will remove small scratches from the surface that have formed during its operation. When the acrylic kitchen is installed indoors, it is covered with a protective film. It is recommended to remove the protective layer of the coating, after all the repair work in the room is completed.
When the protective film is removed, the acrylic surface becomes very susceptible to external environmental factors, especially to humidity. Moisture gradually makes acrylic harder, without the human influence this process takes about 70 hours. To accelerate it, you should take a damp cloth, previously soaked with a mild soap solution, and rub the surface of the facade.
It is possible to use special tools that will not only help acrylic harden, but also prevent small scratches, grease stains and marks on its surface. To remove the static load from the acrylic kitchen, the use of antistatic agents is recommended.
If the cleaner contains alcohol or abrasive substances, they are prohibited from treating the surface of the acrylic kitchen. Do not use wax and polishing agents, which only exacerbate the appearance of cracks on the surface.
