The facades of kitchen cabinets are, in fact, the "face" of your kitchen. The basis of the floor and hanging cabinets can be made of any material, only requirements for functionality and durability in operation are required, the facade must also be beautifully decorated, and also fit into the general style of the room. Therefore, now there are many variants of facades from various materials, with different operational characteristics.
Facades of kitchen cabinets from solid wood
The most expensive and most representative are the facades of solid wood. They are durable and durable, have excellent performance characteristics, can be decorated with carvings or inserts from glass surfaces.
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Facades made of wood are usually used for creating interiors in classical and folk styles, but now the designers also offer modern kitchen interiors with wooden decoration of the facades of the working area. If we talk about the shortcomings of this species, the facades of the array are the most expensive. Behind them it is difficult enough to look after, they are subject to deformations in due course. Also, this facade can not be given a curved shape, so if you pick up the facade on a corner kitchen cabinet it becomes problematic.
Facades from MDF
Most often, the choice when buying facades falls on options from wood-fiber boards or MDF. Such facades are durable and cheap enough, unpretentious in care, easy to clean, and thanks to the different types of top cover can look absolutely differently, thereby giving the individuality to the kitchen. In addition, they are easily combined with other materials. Several main types of such facades are distributed. First, it is the facades of MDF with painting. They can be any color, but with prolonged exposure to sunlight, the paint will eventually burn out, requiring renewal of the coating.
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The facades of MDF covered with PVC foil can have a completely unique design. They can be monophonic, with a pattern and even mimic the structure of the tree. The film can eventually become unstuck from the MDF substrate, therefore, its replacement is required periodically, which can be carried out even independently.
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The facades covered with plastic look modern and perfectly fit even in the most futuristic interiors, but do not forget that the plastic is easily scratched.
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Other types of facades
The most common and durable facades of the two above mentioned materials: wood or MDF, but there are other types of facades, both popular and rare. Therefore, if you decide to pick up the doors to the kitchen cabinets without facades, then for sure you will find something suitable.
Facades made of particleboard are the most economical option. However, repair specialists strongly do not recommend the use of chipboards for long-term projects, since such facades easily become unfit for use. But the purchase of facades from this material can be an excellent solution if you are making repairs, for example, in a rented apartment, and do not want to incur too much.
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The facades of glass - a beautiful and weightless solution. Kitchens with these facades look very airy. It should be noted that, despite modern methods of hardening, glass is prone to damage and chips at the corners, so it is not recommended to use such facades for floor cabinets on your own, it is better to combine them with other materials.
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Facades based on aluminum frame - a modern and durable choice. Caracas made of aluminum in combination with glass, MDF board or plastic perfectly fit into modern interiors in the style of high-tech .
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