Finishing kitchens: plastic panels or tiles

When we think about the repair in the kitchen, immediately imagine a cozy room with beautiful tiles on the walls and floor. This is the cherished dream of every mistress. In fact, a huge selection of colors, easy to clean, waterproof, not afraid of temperature changes - what more can you ask for? The only thing that is alarming is the high price of tiles and works on its installation.

We have to think about other materials that can be needed when kitchens are planned to be finished. But what to choose? Wallpaper? But in this room there is a high humidity, and the fat will not decorate such a coating. It turns out there is an exit. These are plastic panels. But how safe are they for human health?

This long and well-known finishing material, contrary to popular belief, is fireproof, is made of environmentally friendly solid PVC, does not contain cadmium, asbestos and other harmful substances.

Finishing the kitchen with plastic panels does not require the preparation of walls - removal of old, wallpaper, paint, plaster and cracks. This is the least labor-intensive method of finishing from the existing ones. Installation of panels does not require special professional skills, you can handle it yourself.

Finishing the kitchen with panels begins with the manufacture of the crate. If the walls in the room are smooth and dry, you can install them on the wall with a silicone or acrylic adhesive. But, unfortunately, this method can be used quite rarely.

For the manufacture of the crate, you will need plastic or wooden bars (25 x 40 mm). They are attached to the walls with screws at a distance of about 40-50 cm. It is very important that the bars are leveled. Otherwise, in the corners they will "collapse". Finishing kitchens starts at the corner of the room towards the door. In this place, it is necessary to install the finishing element using metal staples or nails. Then a panel is inserted into it, which is attached to the wooden bars with screws. The last panel closes into the groove of the finish element.

Finishing kitchens can be carried out by two of the most common methods now - using ceramic tiles and using plastic or wall panels. The second method is becoming more popular.

Decorating kitchens with plastic panels is the least expensive way. Nowadays this material is presented in the construction market with a huge assortment. A lot of colors and shades, high quality, easy installation, quite affordable price make it very popular.

Wall panels can be mirror, laminated, decorative, "brick", etc. They are used to create an interior in any style. When buying panels, pay attention to their quality. The front side of a good, high-quality material does not have black spots. All bars are equal in width, without waves and swings. The material should not have holes, dents, chips. Purchase make in large construction shops and supermarkets - in the market there is a probability of purchase of the poor-quality goods.