Apron for glass dishes - how to do it yourself ?

What is the difference from the other options?

Kitchen apron made of glass is the most common after the aprons made of ceramic tile.It can be made as one whole panel or several panels, which means that on the surface of a joint will not, or will be a small number of them.

Thus, problems with the joints between the stubborn dirt, as is the case with ceramic aprons can be avoided.The smooth surface is easy to clean.This element of the decor make unique, and also practical, any kitchen interior.The disadvantage of this type of coating is that for its production need to use tempered or laminated glass, since it must endure temperature variations.

Ordinary glass may be used provided that its thickness is at least 6 mm.Apron mainly made to order.Hardened kind is not subject to machining, this point must be taken into account immediately.

Apron Kitchen glass - design options

Kitchen apron made of tempered glass can be made:

• transparent, in which case it can be placed over any image;
• matte, then it can be placed behind the backlight;
• obratnokrashennym with all sorts of colors and shades;
• from engraved, sandblasted, stained glass, a mirror, tinted glass, ie solutions for options such coverage set.

Apron glass with photo printing is also quite common.After special treatment is applied to printing on glass and then covered with a protective film.

Create an apron with his hands

Before you make an apron made of glass with your hands, you need to measure the wall on which it is located.To work took place without any problems, walls and corners must be perfectly smooth and all the measurements and installation of an apron should be performed only after the kitchen furniture installed.

If the wall is very long, it is advisable to divide the future apron on several panels.The measurements have to be very precise, because their results will have to be ordered or cut panel.Next you need to mark the holes in glass, sockets and switches.Center holes for fasteners should be placed 5 cm away from the edges.After all the measurements can be ordered glass.

Drawing on plain paper is not necessary to insert for the apron of tempered glass because when it accumulates heat for condensate, paper boxes, and the figure appear divorce.You can order prints on self-adhesive film with an adhesive backing.

for bonding the film to the apron must be put on a level surface, wash thoroughly with a degreasing agent and wipe.Next, using a spray applied to the surface of water and soap solution.Then figure comes unstuck from the substrate and is located on the glass, and with the squeegee out from under him driven out water.After drying in a film you need to cut holes for fasteners.

Next section of the apron are applied to the wall and through the holes in the wall made by the label holders.After installation, the fasteners should be put on these sections and tighten the cap, and the lower edge of the work surface bolted to the countertop kitchen baseboard.Apron made of tempered glass is ready.