Finishing the walls of the kitchen with plastic panels is a good alternative to the use of other materials (wallpaper, tile, plaster). Thanks to a huge variety of textures and colors, affordable price and other advantages of PVC panels, they have become very popular and popular material for the kitchen.
Varieties of wall panels PVC for kitchen
Depending on the width of the panels, they are classified as follows:
- lining with a width of 10 cm, a fairly practical material, the uniformity of which is compensated by a large choice of color palette;
- panels with a width of 25 to 50 cm, are attractive in that after assembling the joints are practically undetectable, moreover, their mounting is faster;
- plastic sheets 80-203 cm wide have a smooth and smooth surface, on which various images can be applied, while PVC panels for the kitchen with a pattern have increased strength, since they are covered with an additional protective layer from above.
Which of these PVC panels is best for your kitchen - it's up to you. All of them have excellent moisture resistance, are easy to install and are affordable, so for kitchen walls are an ideal option.
Kitchen design with PVC panels
In the kitchen you can make plastic only an apron, and you can completely touch all the walls. Or, on the contrary, to trim the walls with plastic panels, and cover the area of the apron with other material - glass or tiles.
The plastic resists moisture and is resistant to the effects of home chemistry. A large selection of textures and colors will help make the right choice for a harmonious combination of walls and the rest of the kitchen environment.
In general, decorative PVC panel for the kitchen allows you to embody any design ideas and decorate the kitchen in a particular stylistic direction.
The advantages and disadvantages of plastic panels in the kitchen
The undeniable advantages of PVC panels are its strength, simplicity and speed of installation without long preparation of walls, good noise and heat insulation.
Plastic wall panels perfectly cope with the tasks - protecting the walls from dirt, grease, condensation. They are well washed, and are not afraid of moisture at all. It is also important that in hardly noticeable joints dust and dirt practically do not get, so you will not encounter the problem of washing and scraping of seams.
If you are afraid that the plastic will melt in the area of the stove, deforms or will lead to a fire, you need to understand that modern plastic can withstand very high temperatures - up to 120 degrees. Therefore, without direct exposure to open fire, it will remain invariably beautiful and even.
The plastic is many-sided and variable. He can imitate a variety of materials - stone, wood, metal. In addition, on its surface you can apply any images, including 3-D pictures. Of course, this directly affects the cost of the material, but in return you get a unique and incredibly decorative interior design of the kitchen.
Among the few shortcomings of PVC panels can be called the probability of accidental mechanical damage when rearranging furniture and other significant and severe loads. In addition, do not wash the panel with abrasive detergents and brushes, as scratches will appear on the surface. They will not only spoil the appearance of the panels, but will also contribute to faster contamination in the future and to the complication of laundering.
Another disadvantage is fire danger. Do not allow the panels to be close to the source of the fire, or you can take action before additional protection of the plastic.
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