When making repairs in the kitchen, today many people are thinking about how to protect the wall in the working area from getting grease, moisture, splashes from food. In solving this problem, it is very important that this area of the surface is not only well protected from the effects of these factors, but also looks stylish. A wall panel for the kitchen is a great way to finish with a combination of all requirements.
Material matters
Today, the choice of panels is colossal and varied. However, a kitchen wall panel is a special choice, since each of them has certain qualities: excellent resistance to moisture, mechanical damage, and a long service life.
Tile
Not so long ago, this material was especially in demand, it was always among the first, was considered the most reliable. Of course, he has many positive qualities. But there are plenty of downsides as well. The material has a high resistance totemperature, humidity, easy to clean. The wall panel for the kitchen of tiles is installed from any size of tile. A variety of colors is also considered a very big plus.
However, tile is a very expensive material, it is difficult and takes a very long time to install. Moreover, when installing a panel from it, you may need additional building materials. The seams on the backsplash are inevitable, they get dirty very quickly, and washing them is always a problem faced by many.
Tile for these purposes was used earlier. Now he has lost some of his popularity. And yes, the price is also important. Not many housewives are willing to pay full price for it. Fortunately, now there is a huge amount of alternative materials at a more affordable cost and better in terms of characteristics.
Film
The most affordable type of coverage today. Easy to install, easy to care for and wash, has a variety of colors. But the wall panel for the kitchen made of film does not perceive high temperatures well, it is short-lived in terms of service life. Film aprons in kitchens are rarely made. The main reason is the danger during operation - it can simply catch fire. As for environmental friendliness, when heated, the film releases harmful substances.
Metal
The cost of this material today is very high. Therefore, not everyone can afford to install them in the kitchen. If we considerfrom an aesthetic point of view, such panels do not look very attractive. Polished surfaces made of stainless metal begin to fade over time, and it is difficult to wash them. Therefore, it is not advisable to install them at home.
Glass
Glass kitchen wall panel is the perfect solution. The main advantages of this material are resistance to temperature extremes, humidity, ease of maintenance. Now it has become fashionable to apply various patterns to its surface, this gives a special flavor to the kitchen apron. How to fix wall panels in a glass kitchen? Very simple and easy!
This will require a perfectly flat surface, ordinary tiles are inexpensive on sale, so every average buyer can buy this material. Glass during installation allows you to make the illumination in the working area - it is convenient, and visually, thanks to the lamps, the space increases.
MDF panels
Slabs of this material are also well suited for a kitchen apron. MDF has a lot of advantages and almost no minus. But their most important advantage is their density and strength. Does not require special care, environmentally friendly material, does not emit harmful substances, resistant to moisture. The MDF panel can be laminated, various patterns can be applied, fungal deposits or mold do not form on its surface. The cost of the material is quite affordable.
How to fix the wall panel in the MDF kitchen? Forinstallation, a perfectly flat surface is not required, but before installation it is still advisable to further process it, for example, laminate it, apply drawings, since the plate itself is not very attractive in appearance.
PVC panels
Chipboard, fiberboard and the above material are very often used in kitchens to install an apron. These materials are characterized by special properties, and therefore are widely used for these purposes. Environmentally friendly, practical, durable in operation - all these qualities are considered the undeniable advantages of these panels compared to all of the above.
Sizes
Do-it-yourself wall panel installation in the kitchen can be both budgetary and expensive. Produced in two types:
- Tiled.
- Rack.
The material is characterized by high quality and technical properties, it goes well with any interior.
- Tile panels are 98÷98 cm squares. They can be laid as desired: in a checkerboard pattern or create mosaics by combining colors.
- Sheet panel tiles resemble plywood with patterns. The size of this material is about 3 square meters with a thickness of 3÷6 mm. In addition to textured surfaces, smooth surfaces are very popular. Large dimensions allow them to be installed extremely quickly, while the number of joints will be minimal.
- Rack panels are strips up to 3 meters long with a thickness of about 1.2 cm and a width of 30see
Wall panels & design
The range of material today is very diverse:
- Neutral panels are minimalist, from the floor to the ceiling.
- In the form of a mosaic, located in the working area above the surface of the stove and countertops.
- Natural plate on the wall with elements of nature applied to its surface.
All these materials will delight the hostess or guests not only with their attractive appearance, but also with their environmental friendliness.
- If the kitchen space does not stand out with special whiteness, then wavy graphite panels will look very harmonious in it.
- Modernity and comfort in this room will bring bamboo trim or artificial solid wood.
- The material imitating marble looks very stylish and attractive.
With the help of such panels, you can not only create a unique stylish interior, but also constructively implement almost any solution of design projects.
Material Handling
Do not forget that before installing wall panels in the kitchen, you need to think about how they will subsequently look. In order for their appearance to really amaze with its beauty, it is necessary to use some processing methods before installation.
- Offset printing. Unfortunately, all video instructions teach how to properly install a wall panel in the kitchen already fromapplied drawings. They are applied using offset printing, and almost any image you choose is easily and simply applied by this method. The quality remains very high, as does the sustainability.
- Lamination. This is an excellent protection of the panel surface from the external environment. How does this happen? A thin layer of film is applied to the surface of the material, glued by heating. With self-lamination, you must first apply the image, then cover it on top with this shell. This, firstly, will protect the image, and secondly, will give the panel durability and attractiveness.
Installation
Installing a wall panel in the kitchen with your own hands is simple and not difficult. Step-by-step installation instructions look something like this:
- You will need an adhesive for work. You can use both silicone mixtures and acrylics. Before use, carefully read the annotation for use.
- Glue should be applied in even strips at a distance of 20 cm from each other. The indents on the edges should be about 3 cm.
- Mounting is better to start from one of the inner corners.
- Press the panel smeared with the mixture firmly, but not too hard (so as not to damage it), to press it against the wall, lightly tap with a hammer or mallet on the surface so that the glue can adhere well to it.
- It is necessary to leave a gap of several millimeters between the tiles, after finishing work they must be puttied.
Attention! Installation of wallpanels in the kitchen is carried out in two stages: marking with the preparation of the material and the installation process itself.
Conclusion
Installing a wall panel in the kitchen will create for you not only a pleasant appearance of the surface, but also a feeling of comfort and warmth. It will be pleasant to be in it, and the pleasure of cooking will become more vivid.
