The top of the kitchen set is a visually dominant element in the professional language of interior designers. That is, this detail is one of the first falls into the field of view in the kitchen. Therefore, on how well the table top is installed, in many respects will depend not only on the overall impression of the kitchen, but also on its performance properties. That's it to create a complete appearance of the kitchen, as well as to protect its parietal edge from contamination and moisture penetration are installed so-called wall plinths for the countertop .
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Types of wall kitchen skirting - selection criteria
As mentioned above, the skirting board for the kitchen countertop performs not only a decorative function. It closes the gap between the table top and the wall, thereby preventing dirt and small household debris from getting into the headset, and also protects the wall edge of the kitchen surface against moisture ingress. In this case, the plinth can still perform the functions of a masking element, for example, for electrical wiring in the kitchen.
The main indicator influencing the choice of the wall-mounted kitchen plinth is the material from which it is made. Moreover, it is desirable that the material of the plinth coincides with the material of the countertop. That is, if the countertop of your kitchen set is made of plastic (or rather, made of chipboard or MDF and covered with plastic), then you should choose a plastic skirting board or aluminum. If the table top is made of natural or artificial stone , then the plinth is chosen accordingly.
Consider some types of skirting boards. On pristenovyh kitchen skirting boards from artificial, and the more so natural, a stone to concentrate attention we shall not become. This is quite expensive material and is used to decorate expensive kitchen sets, made to order.
The most popular and most affordable are plastic skirting boards for countertops. What is important, the production technology allows them to produce a variety of colors. Therefore, this skirting board can be easily selected for any kitchen set.
Sometimes, in order to decorate the kitchen in a special style, metal skirting boards for table tops (for example, made of thin stainless steel) can be used. But this is, rather, a fad and a desire for eccentricity.
The most practical are the aluminum skirting boards for kitchen countertops. This is due to the fact that, unlike plastic, aluminum is much more resistant to high temperatures. Therefore, even near the plate it does not melt. The effect of moisture and household chemicals also does not affect the performance of such skirting boards.
The most common are triangular and oval skirting boards for kitchen countertops. In addition, modern technology allows the aluminum skirting even to impart color. So, for example, in the kitchen of white color, you can install not just an aluminum skirting board for the countertop, but to emphasize the refinement and purity of the color with the same white skirting. But in a dark kitchen or decorated in a stylish black and white performance, black skirting boards for the countertop will look great. The only thing worth taking care of is to pick up additional elements in the form of stubs, corners, etc., of the same color.
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How to fix the plinth to the table top?
The design of skirting boards for kitchen countertops is such that it allows them to be mounted without difficulty. The only thing you need is a set of tools and, of course, a clear marking of the place of fixing the skirting board for the countertop in the kitchen. In the wall holes are drilled, dowels are inserted, the base of the plinth is fixed, and the profile itself is fixed on top. The joint between the table top and the baseboard is recommended to be treated with a sealant. The final stage is the installation of edge caps and, if necessary, corners.