In the process of choosing a facade for the kitchen, acrylic is an increasingly popular material for its decoration. Acrylic kitchens are distinguished by a high level of shine, durability and practicality. We will talk about the features, advantages, varieties and recommendations for the installation of acrylic kitchens.
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Acrylic kitchens: features and advantages
The coating of MDF acrylic is a fairly new technology that gradually spreads among kitchens owners. The shine of the acrylic facade is the brightest, it exceeds even glossy films.
As the material from which this kind of kitchen is made by acrylic, which is also called acrylic or acrylic plastic of the kitchen. During the manufacture of such a kitchen, MDF plates are used, on which acrylic leaf material is applied. The complexity of this process is that when it is carried out, the presence of a high temperature and pressure is required, which provide a strong adhesion of the film with the stove. When the material is applied to the plates, they are cut in accordance with the size of the facade.
The following is the process of processing the end parts. There are several options for their decoration: it is possible to apply an acrylic color film or PVC film. The first option involves a complete color that of the edge and stove, and the second is divided into two parts, which differ in shades.
When the end areas are trimmed, the process of finishing grinding occurs. The most important point is the connection of the front part with the ends. Thanks to this, a homogeneous and attractive surface is obtained. The installation of PVC film is less complicated, but the appearance is slightly different from acrylic. Although, based on practical considerations, the PVC film wins: it better tolerates light mechanical damage and over time does not lose its appearance. When small scratches appear, special polo products are used that will help to get rid of them.
A distinctive feature of the acrylic cuisine, which distinguishes it against the background of the rest, is a beautiful shine that resembles glass or mirror. The entire surface is perfectly flat and smooth. No need to confuse acrylic with decorative plastic, as the second option costs much cheaper, and has a less pronounced glossy shine.
Such advantages of acrylic kitchens should be noted:
1. The material in the form of acrylic, used in the production of kitchens, is characterized by safety for human health, since it does not contain volatile components that can fall into the air during evaporation. Also in such a kitchen there are no carcinogens, resins, impurities and other harmful substances. Acryl is the only material subjected to secondary processing.
2. Acryl is quite stable before mechanical damage. If we compare the acrylic cuisine with its other varieties, then the most stable and strong is the kitchen, based on acrylic.
3. Saturation and variety of colors are another advantages of the acrylic facade of the kitchen. There are more than twenty shades of the same color made in acrylic. At the same time, the color is very saturated, if you right to the design of the kitchen, you will get an amazingly attractive and modern interior.
4. Duration in operation - acrylic cuisines are able to delight their owners for a very long period of time, while they do not lose attractiveness and do not burn out. If you properly care for acrylic cuisine, then it will last several decades. At the same time, it is forbidden to use aggressive cleaning agents containing acids. It is better to give preference to special tools for acrylic or soap water.
5. Moisture resistance - acrylic cuisine is able to withstand periodic humidity, therefore it is not subjected to rot, mold and last much longer than wooden.
6. The presence of a perfectly even and smooth surface facilitates cleaning in the kitchen, since it is very convenient to wipe such a surface. The presence of antistatic properties makes the kitchen dusting.
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If you look for disadvantages in the acrylic facades for the kitchen, then you should highlight:
- strong shine, which not everyone likes, especially it is not suitable for people who have a very excitable nervous system;
- the presence of fingerprints that need to be constantly wiped, otherwise the kitchen will become unattractive;
- acryl does not succumb to bending, so acrylic kitchens are not suitable for fans of smooth forms, the form of performing the acrylic facade is only acute;
- the cost of acrylic cuisine is much higher than standard sets of headset.
To buy an acrylic kitchen, you should contact a furniture store or directly to the furniture manufacturer.
Acrylic facades for the kitchen in the interior
Acrylic cuisine will fit into almost any interior, but the best solution would be to install it in a room created in a modern style or in high-tech style.
Since the facade of the kitchen has a fairly shiny surface and saturated tones, in these style directions it will look most profitable.
The combination of a beautiful table and chairs of an unusual shape made in gloss will complement the picture of the kitchen interior. For wall decoration, it is better to choose light and unimportant tones: beige, gray, white, light yellow, cream, light brown, champagne. Then the kitchen will become a bright accent that will attract attention. In the case of installing the acrylic kitchen in a room in which the walls have saturated tones, such an interior will quickly get tired and will irritate the inhabitants of the house.
Acrylic cuisine in an industrial style looks good. But, in this case, choose the dark tones of acrylic. The gray hood, refrigerator and other equipment will complement the design, and in the finish of the kitchen it is advisable to use metal elements.
It is possible to install an acrylic kitchen of a saturated color in a white room, in which the walls, floor and ceiling will create the illusion of soaring. But, keep in mind that if it is often prepared in the kitchen, it will be quite difficult to wash it.
If you choose the right design, wall decoration, floor and ceiling, accessories, then the acrylic cuisine will become the highlight of the Borocco style, Provence or Art Nouveau, it all depends on the imagination of designers or owners of the room.
The main colors of the design of acrylic cuisine are:
- white;
- vanilla;
- champagne;
- coffee;
- metallic;
- gold;
- terracott;
- red;
- burgundy;
- blue;
- green;
- orange;
- chocolate;
- violet;
- black.
The main types of acrylic facades for the kitchen
A special plastic acts as acrylic, which has a special manufacturing technology that makes it perfectly brilliant. In the manufacture of the acrylic facade, the main element on which the acrylic coating is applied is a plate of chipboard or MDF. The average thickness of the plates is about 1.6-1.8 cm, the acrylic coating is not more than 3 mm.
A special adhesive-pressing coating, which is used in the manufacture of acrylic facades, provides the durability of adhesion and completely prevents the formation of cracks or stratification.
There is the possibility of an individual order of acrylic cuisine, in which the color, texture, the amount of the parties to which are applied to acrylic, the form, the features selects the customer. When choosing a double -sided acrylic coating, acrylic is applied to the external and inside. One -way coating involves the cladding of the plate by acrylic from the outside, while its inner part remains white. For double -sided facades of acrylic kitchens, prices are much higher than one -sided.
Another type of facade acrylic kitchens is an acrylic panel, the thickness of which is four millimeters, and in the end areas there is a coating of aluminum edge. Despite the subtlety of such a slab, it is characterized by quite high strength and stability before mechanical damage, so for a long time, they retain their appearance well. Such kitchens are the most expensive of the acrylics. This option of the kitchen is combined with metal, glossy, deeply saturated shades, and also has a restrained shape and bright colors.
Acrylic cuisines are not exposed to high temperatures, do not burn, environmentally friendly - therefore they become more and more popular among connoisseurs of environmental protection. If the kitchen from acrylic loses its attractiveness or just gets tired of its owner, she will not go to the garbage, but a secondary processing will pass, during which it will be possible to make a new kitchen from this material.
Features of acrylic surfaces care
One of the disadvantages of acrylic cuisine is its need for careful care. A bright, beautiful glossy surface, even with slight touches, quickly flashes. Therefore, it requires daily polishing.
If the kitchen very often occurs in the kitchen, then you should not choose an acrylic kitchen. It is more suitable for people who are very rare in the kitchen because of their employment, and it is more appreciated as an element of a modern interior than a practical set of furniture for cooking.
In order to avoid surface fading when using an acrylic kitchen, you do not need to use very aggressive detergents, hard lips or brushes to cleanse it. The best option is warm soapy water and a soft rag.
It is recommended to wipe the facade of the kitchen daily, every time after cooking. If the food is not cooked, then this is not necessary, since the dust on the acrylic facade practically does not accumulate due to its flat surface, which simply does not hold it.
Once every six months, it is recommended to wipe the surface with a special tool that will remove small scratches from the surface, which were formed during its operation. When the acrylic kitchen is installed in the room, it is covered with a protective film. It is recommended to remove the protective layer of coating after all repair work in the room is completed.
When the protective film is removed, the acrylic surface becomes very susceptible to external environmental factors, especially to humidity. Moisture gradually makes acrylic firm, without the influence of a person, this process takes about 70 hours. To accelerate it, you should take a wet cloth, previously moistened with a weak soap solution, and grate the surface of the facade.
It is possible to use special tools that will not only help acrylic harden, but also prevent the appearance of small scratches, fat spots and traces on its surface. To remove the static load from the acrylic cuisine, it is recommended to use antistatic agents.
If the cleaning product contains alcohol or abrasive substances, they are prohibited from processing the surface of the acrylic kitchen. Do not use wax and polished products that will only aggravate the appearance of cracks on the surface.
