White kitchen table: countertop materials

White like many of her purity and elegance, but to use it in the design of the kitchen, few dare. Still, there is always something to cut, fried and boiled, and bright surfaces inevitably appear unwanted color spots. This is especially true of the working and dining table. In fact, even those subjects kitchen environment may well have a white "color."

When prefer white

White tables fit perfectly in many popular styles of interior, but here, of course, it all depends on the shade and the "temperature":

• Cool colors of furniture (honeydew, smoke, ghost, snow) look best in modern kitchens in the spirit high-tech, futurism, urban, loft - that is, where initially a lot of really cold surfaces of concrete, glass and metal.
• For a more cozy areas like classic, Provence, country needed tables and warm colors - antique, biscuit, cream, ivory, etc.

Cool shades of white always give blue or subtle transitions to gray. Warm tend to be yellowish and beige tones.

Very bright or dark palette of colors in the kitchen must be diluted not only light, but also neutral tones. And best of all copes with this task is achromatic white table. He just takes on the mood of the proposed scheme and make it less concentrated, but he had virtually no effect on the overall perception of the kitchen interior.

There are other advantages in addition of the white furniture:

• Bright tables and chairs are not visually take up extra space. That's the paradox: the furniture is worth it, we see it, and even forced to get, but the eye perceives the rest of the space in the same way as if it was not.
• A sense of order and well-maintained - perhaps the only white or completely transparent glass tables can create a similar effect, but only if they are rubbed to a shine.
• Elegance and sophistication - the white owner kitchen table can not be suspected of lack of taste.
• Ease of selection companions colors. White without reason called achromatic - he seems to be missing in the palette, which means that it is easy to fit even in very complex coloristic interior picture.
• No need to buy or sew a large tablecloth for everyday use - it will be enough neat tracks or wide textile napkins for serving. A kitchen will provide elegant look white worktop itself, especially if it is also pleasing to the eye gloss.
• Scratches on a white surface remains practically invisible. But only until such time as they do not get food particles.

However, well-groomed furniture stained deprived of many of these advantages, and at the same time spoil the appearance of the kitchen. So watch out for it really have more often than any other. But how successful it will be depends on the selected material countertops. Therefore, we continue to consider, from what makes white tables, and how to handle them.

materials

The ability of the surface of the section to absorb various liquids, and possible difficulty in cleaning contaminants depends on its porosity. The smaller it is, the easier it will be to wipe or wash any stains without a trace.

Glass

The best in this regard, is the glass, but not normal, and tempered. Although transparent countertops that have not undergone heat treatment in the production, is also quite smooth, over time they may appear minor scratches and abrasions. Here's the dirt will clog, which will not wash off just a damp sponge - will have to be brushed. However, it will still be the case it is not difficult. In any case, the main thing - to wipe the white countertop on a regular basis, because it is very well visible fingerprints and soap stains.

tempered glass sheet for a dining furniture must have a thickness of not less than 10 mm to table a really strong and durable. In this case, design options, even in white tops quite a lot, so that will not be bored. In addition to a clear and almost weightless surface, do not clutter the space, and manufacturers offer more interesting options:

• Matt effects;
• Grooved surface;
• "Frost patterns";
• Obratnostoronnee staining;
• Application fotoprint with white flowers, or, say, a newspaper picture.

Unusually will look table, which "represented" a white lace or cloth. This furniture always looks elegantly served and gives the interior a bit solemn. But the fear that the glass top is broken by impact or crack from contact with the hot bottom cookware is not necessary. Of course, with special diligence, you can break anything, but, firstly, the tempered glass has good strength characteristics, and secondly, even when a strong blow it shatters into fragments with smooth edges of which can not be injury.

High resistance to shock has a glass triplex interstratified thin films of polymer resin. With the destruction of it is covered by a mesh of cracks, not crumbles into fragments.

A rock

Very good in terms of cleaning behaves artificial stone. White composite tables are also completely smooth surface and is easily washed from coffee, tea, red wine. Today, manufacturers offer two versions of the artificial stone countertops to choose from.

acrylic

Used herein mineral grit very fine fraction associated white acrylic resin. Due to the peculiarities of production technology such worktops easily be given any desired shape. But in terms of mechanical strength, they are far from perfect, and besides, can be painted in an acidic environment. Their greatest problem - are constantly arising scratches that are removed only by grinding. Since heat resistance is also not everything went smoothly - the hot dishes on white acrylic tables can not be set. But this furniture is quite repairable, though its recovery will require professional intervention.

Agglomerate

This is a rather large group of composite countertops, 90-95% consisting of a solid aggregate of mineral (quartz, granite). Binder resins are more durable - epoxy, which ensures the preservation of the appearance of furniture and resistance to any influence even when the most severe operation. But they are very expensive and heavy, so it is best to use an agglomerate in the work area - dining in its stunning performance remain largely untapped.

A natural stone

But with natural stone the situation is much worse. The white, tend to go countertop marble which has high absorbency - even if you immediately erase the table spill, stain may be left on the surface, soak in pores. Remove it will be possible only by grinding. Does not like white marble and sudden changes in temperature, and even more heat - in the first case is a risk of cracking in the second inevitably appear yellow spots. its mechanical strength is also low, and to repair a table is very difficult and expensive. But all this overlaps luxurious appearance.

To extend the "life" of a white tabletop, it is worth to buy a special part-mold, creating a protective layer on the surface of the marble. But renovate the coating will have quite often - every 2-3 weeks.

Wood

The most difficult-to-clean tables are painted in white color solid wood. In most cases, they are used for so-called "breathing" formulations, forming a finely porous elastic coating. That it is able to change color under the influence of external factors or from spills. If this happens, any efforts white surface of the table is no longer wash. But there is always the possibility sanded and repainted it again.

Nevertheless, many people choose it white wooden tables - this requires some popular styles of cuisine:

• Country (Scandinavian or Provence);
• Classic;
• Baroque;
• Any direction ethno;
• Shabby-chic;
• Ecostyle.

When choosing a white table should pay attention to the wood species from which they are made. Best behaved in the kitchen oak: it is durable and has a high density of fibers, so moisture is not able to get inside the array, and to destroy it from within. Such tables are often used even without staining, but almost white oak worktop darkens with time. But it is well tolerated short-term contact with hot objects, so that in the kitchen under a massive table will last a really long time.

The most budget option is pine - its wood is also very bright, but soft, but from excessive moisture and mold is protected natural resins. Such furniture is afraid of precision strikes, but you can search for tables model of brushed boards. The technology of artificial aging is that most are removed from the surface soft and loose fibers. Thanks to this treatment, wood becomes more resistant to mechanical stress, and it is particularly expressively manifested the natural texture and pattern of annual rings. Brushed kitchen tables look great after staining with white paint with a partial deletion.

MDF and particleboard

Plastic countertops made of laminated chipboard in the early stages do not cause any trouble as absolutely smooth white film on the surface has no pores, and hence does not absorb fluid and not colored pigments. But with time and appear on it scrapes, scratches, pinholes and microcracks, which no longer allow to clean the soiled table-hot. In this case it is necessary either to change the countertop or plate pereoblitsovyvat if she did not have time to be fed with moisture and began to bubble.

Budget option most often it is made in white color. This is because such furniture looks cheap initially, but the dazzling white gives it the appearance of a noble and aristocratic. These tables are quite varied in form and structure, but exclusive gizmos, even in the broadest range of well-known manufacturers you will not find.

However, the white models look quite nice and it can decorate a kitchen. But the budget is so necessary to provide adequate care:

• Do not bet on the exposed surface of the hot dishes;
• Do not use abrasives to clean;
• Quickly clean up spills, especially pigmenting;
• Protect the table from the blows.

The fact that the furniture from chipboard and pressed fibrous boards are very sensitive to water. Even the moisture-proof pad when wet start to swell, and to return them to the original appearance is almost impossible. From the harmful effects of water white tables protects the sturdy but thin laminating film of melamine, PVC, acrylic or ABS-plastic. And if it will damage the moisture to penetrate into the plate seamlessly.

New table of particle board, made to order, you must leave for weathering somewhere under a canopy of about 5 days - only then it can be put in the apartment and put on the kitchen. It is necessary to remove the maximum amount of volatiles that produce polymer resins.

If you stop your choice on the white furniture made of particleboard or MDF countertop study carefully. Firstly, it should be as thick (38 mm), since the buckling plate pressed perform worse than transverse. That is why the DSP is more often used for the production of vertical buildings. Second, for use in the kitchen, it is desirable that the table top was extra water repellent coating - it will increase its service life and will give you less hassle in the care of white furniture.

Also pay attention to the class of emission of chipboard - the ideal is considered an indicator E0, E1 valid. Moisture resistant chipboard additionally labeled with an index P2, and the characteristics of the coating should be HPL designation - high pressure plastic. Best for the kitchen countertops behave German production such as Egger - its properties are a cut above the local boards and deprived of most of their shortcomings.

Eyes on the form

White color makes it very interesting to beat even the simplest form of the kitchen table, and if it is in itself unusual, the effect can happen even stunning. But keep in mind that these things catch your eye, so keep in mind the general idea of ​​the interior and the unusual layout, deciding what form will the white table:

• Round - ideal for small spaces, if he can find a place by the wall, or for the kitchen, the shape of which is close to a perfect square. Size table top should be at least 90 cm, but for a large family may need the white model with a diameter of 110-180 cm.
• Oval - will look great in a medium-size room if you have a large family and you need to place all at the table. In addition, the absence of corners makes this furniture less traumatic. This is an ideal form that combines all the advantages of round and rectangular white models.
• Rectangle - easy to install along the wall or in a corner of the kitchen, but it is able to accommodate at least 6 people, if the need arises. Popular sizes of table tops 60x120 and 80x120 cm, but professionals recommend choosing the white model width of 80-100 cm - they are easier to serve.
• Square - is also quite compact. Although because of its too regularly shaped white table and can not be large, otherwise sitting just did not reach the foods placed in the center. So this is an option - for small and cramped kitchens. It is considered to be the optimum size 90x90 cm.

In unnecessarily restrained bright kitchen designers recommend to use white tables unusual round or oval in shape, to give the room a more dynamic appearance. Welcomed and custom countertops (teardrop, triangular, etc.).

design

Here there are the same options as in the manufacture of tables of other colors, so choose the right white model will be easy:

1. With whole worktop - the most simple and reliable design, which is generally selected in accordance with the kitchen or dining area. It can be made from any of the materials described above.
2. Folding - usually a white classic "book" or one of the variations on its theme. In such tables folded, take up little space, but can easily become quite roomy furniture if you raided guests. Folding white models often look like pedestals or consoles, fixed loops on the wall.
3. Sliding - a table-transformers, which can be unfolded, as a designer heart's content. Most models have a plain white tabletop assembled from two parts - they can push to the side, and the vacated space to insert an additional board (included). The most complex transformers and completely decomposed at the touch of a button - a built-in electric redistribute itself visible and hidden white segments, increasing the countertop area. Typically, this exclusive table round or oval, where the individual parts are not only move apart, but also turn to create a uniform surface.

It's time to forget about the fact that the white table - impractical and unnecessarily pretentious furniture. This is actually a versatile option that is suitable for any kitchen interior and way of life owners. And to dazzling and elegant white worktop permanently preserve attractive appearance, you only need to choose the right material for it and observe some simple care requirements.