Apron for the kitchen with his hands

wall behind the sink and stove - the most exposed to pollution place in the kitchen, which is equipped with desirable by a dense and durable washable materials.For facing food manufacturers produce material of different formats.In most cases, to make a functional and stylish apron can be on their own for the kitchen wall.

Apron kitchen - materials

Apron for the kitchen is specially trimmed wall panel in the work area - the choice of suitable materials for this is large enough.Specificity of the kitchen space requires the following to them: resistance to temperature changes, excessive moisture, dirt and kitchen detergent.For installation you can use ceramic tiles, natural stone and acrylic, sheet steel, lining plastic, MDF, and even laminate and linoleum.

Ceramic tile apron

One of the most popular choices for kitchen apron trim is ceramic tile.It is produced in various versions - smooth, embossed, matte, and glossy.Kitchen tiles are made with low porosity, coated with glaze, 3-4 mm thick.Tile marked "AA" differs resistant to chemicals and can withstand repeated treatment with detergent.High resistance to temperature is marked on the packaging of the letter "T".It is recommended to buy wall tiles for kitchen apron with a margin of 10.5% for the subsequent minor repairs.

On sale represented a special panel for the apron with kitchen theme, finishes the set.Against the background of the furniture with decorative patterns and fittings, ceramic looks good apron for the kitchen from melkouzornogo tiles or tiles with infrequent self-colored inserts with drawings.With a modern kitchen with self-colored smooth surface texture tile looks good with bright ornaments.

One of the fashion trends is to use for finishing the kitchen apron ceramic tiles - in the form of fresh or aged masonry.Make as ceramic apron with photo printing in the kitchen - from the individual elements can lay out the photo, such images look very bright.Also sold already formed the mosaic patterns on the apron for the kitchen - on the basis of the adhesive paper, or you can pick up the original decoration on their own.

Glass apron

Glass kitchen aprons can be:

• color;
• frosted;
• textured;
• mirror.

Glass panels are moisture resistance and durability, mechanical strength (except drums) and resistance to aggressive chemicals.For facing the working kitchen area it is recommended to use tempered glass thickness of 6 mm.Further, an apron for glass dishes easy to install, without requiring perfect alignment of the walls - due to the fact that the glass can be attached to the wall using brackets.Wall panels can be strongly kitchen apron decorated with the help of photo printing patterns, put him textiles, decorative plaster.Various patterns are applied to a special film which is glued to the inner side of the panel.

The disadvantages of glass panels include:

• for cleaning glass panels can not be used by means of abrasive particles, as they scratch the glass;
• on a glass surface (especially gloss) are spots and stains from water;
• such panel (if it is not tempered glass) can not tolerate large temperature differences, their distance from the source of heat (cooker) must be at least 5 cm;
• image applied to glass, may eventually fade under direct sunlight.

Other materials for the kitchen apron

Natural stone as a material for kitchen apron looks very organically for kitchen interiors in country style.Such relief wall surface is difficult to wash and clean, but in some cases the practicality can be sacrificed for the sake of decoration.

Aprons for metal dishes (stainless steel sheet) favorably differ flat and smooth surface.

Protective kitchen panel MDF kitchen resistant to steam and moisture, and mechanical damage.Among the shortcomings should be noted that according to flammable material, so it is not recommended to install the kitchens with gas stoves.Kitchen apron made of MDF combines well with kitchen furniture in the same material.Sawing of the material is recommended to be carried out in the workshop, to avoid the appearance of chips and cracks.

also for the work area in the kitchen equipment house and garden with the success of the plastic used.This material is characterized by ease of installation, under the apron for the kitchen made of plastic do not need to align the walls.In addition, plastic practical enough - tolerates moisture and steam, easy to clean, in compliance with the operating conditions are not deformed, it does not form mold and mildew.The disadvantages of this material in the kitchen is the fact that the plastic does not tolerate exposure to heat (may melt when heated), and it is impossible to wash aggressive detergents.

Kitchen apron with his hands

Make kitchen aprons in the following sizes:

• height from the floor to the apron - 85-90 cm depending on the countertop level.It is necessary that the lower part of the kitchen apron located at 10-15 cm below the level of kitchen worktops;
• usually the height of the kitchen apron is about 60 cm height under the hood of the kitchen apron can reach 80 - 90 cm at the height of the apron calculation must take into account, as far as it will go over the tabletop as well as its visible part and the arrangement under the wall cabinets..;
• width apron is usually equal to the length of the desktop taking into account the kitchen sink and cooker hood.

cope with work on the installation of the kitchen apron in the kitchen may well be your own.It is necessary to choose the material according to the style of the kitchen interior, carefully plan the location of the apron material to draw the layout plan and mark on it the outlet holes, calculate the surface area and the required amount of material.

Before installing the apron for the kitchen with his hands must be leveled and primed wall surface.Facing perform the work area after finishing the kitchen and pre-placement of kitchen cabinets.

tiling

For facing kitchen apron tiles may need the following materials and tools:

• spatula - rubber and normal;
• notched trowel (trowel);
• building level;
• priming liquid;
• water-resistant grout for joints with antifungal additives;
• crosses for tiles;
• tile adhesive;
• metal profile or a flat piece of wood;
• sponge;
• Bulgarian and discs for tiles;
• drill.

following procedure is recommended for the installation of ceramic tile apron:

1. Apply tile layout arrangement on the wall.You can do it in two ways:

• attaching tiles at the bottom of the hinged cabinet, holding, respectively, the bottom edge of a line on the wall.We put the tiles below the line and mark up the next row of tiles - and so from top to bottom mark up all future apron.To equalize the level you need to use;
• simulate layout tile apron - spread out tile on the floor with crosses for joints and make measurements of the size, and then transfer the layout to the desired location on the wall.

1. aligned horizontally and fixed on the bottom line marking metal profile for drywall or wooden bar - to support the tiles.
2. Apply to tile a uniform layer of glue, hold on it with a little touch of toothed trowel - to obtain uniform solution bands.To form welds plastic crosses are used.We begin to lay the tiles with a viewing angle, and the main wall stones row by row, and then, if necessary, go to the corner portion.
3. cutting tiles is recommended to place in the corner.Cut the tiles, you can use a special machine (Tile) or grinder.
4. Mark up on the tile space for socket (the markup is applied to the back side).If rosette hole from two adjacent tiles, then repaint it most, and then dorisovyvat smaller on the second tile with the help of applying to Enclosures.
5. Holes outlet cut on the tile grinder with a diamond disc - or drilled using an electric drill with a drill on the tile any special circular nozzle with a diamond coating.
6. The top row apron stacking solution must be applied on the tiles before reaching the edge of the top 1-2 cm, so as not to stain the wall.
7. At the end of a minimum of 12 hours of laying remove the crosses and the retaining bar.Stitches handle with a rubber spatula special grout.At the end of the liner is recommended further processed seams sanitary silicone sealant.

Apron Kitchen - photo