What is a false panel for the kitchen and what is it like?

When choosing a design and style of kitchen decoration, it is important to take into account absolutely everything, every detail. After all, the kitchen is a room with a special atmosphere, staying in it should be comfortable and evoke only pleasant associations, and most importantly - appetite.

Recently, a special finish is often used to decorate the kitchen - a false panel. There are a lot of types of such overlays: wall and for vertical surfaces, so you can choose a model suitable for any interior. The modern market for building products is full of all kinds of offers from different manufacturers. In this article, we will talk in more detail about what a false panel is and what materials it is made of.

A false panel is a decorative overlay, for the manufacture of which various materials are used. The structure and shade of this structure in appearance is very similar to the usual wall decoration. Due to the functions that it performs, the false panel has become quite popular.

It is installed in order to:

• hide the gaps that can most often form between the wall and the kitchen unit, electric stove and other pieces of furniture;
• hide the stationary kitchen water filter;
• visually level the surface of the wall;
• mask defects, voids on the walls;
• disguise the pipeline and electrical wiring;
• decorate a kitchen apron beautifully.

In general, we can conclude that mainly the false panel is used for camouflage.But in addition to its main purpose, it also performs a saving function: thanks to its presence, the corners and surfaces of kitchen items are preserved and not knocked off. Also, this know-how can be used to design a refrigerator.

The false panel has advantages and disadvantages and it is worth talking about them in more detail. The overlay is characterized by the following positive aspects.

• Low cost. Compared to acrylic and ceramic coatings, it costs significantly less. Almost every consumer can afford a false panel.
• Long service life.
• Large and wide assortment.
• Variety of design solutions and combinations.
• Ease of installation. The panel can be installed independently with the simplest available tools and materials.
• Ease of care. To clean the pad from dirt, dust and scale, it is enough to wipe it with a wet soft washcloth or cloth, you don't even need any detergents.

There are very few shortcomings, or rather, only one, and it is associated with the materials for the manufacture of the false panel. The thing is that among them there are those that emit toxic substances when heated. To avoid this, you need to position the panel as far away from the plate as possible.

The abundance of materials for production is quite large, let's take a closer look at the possible options.

Such an overlay is extremely beautiful and eye-catching. In the production process, a solid array is used, so the panel is quite heavy. However, it has a long service life, is environmentally friendly and can be restored. At the same time, experts do not recommend installing a wooden false panel in the kitchen, since it can deform and even collapse under the influence of moisture and temperature changes.

Very often this material is used for the manufacture of panels. This design has a number of advantages: excellent appearance, low cost, quick and easy assembly. The disadvantages include low moisture resistance, due to which the material delaminates and deforms. The service life of the chipboard lining is rather short.

It is resistant to temperature extremes, moisture, easy to clean. This is an excellent option, the price of which is fully consistent with the quality. There are many different types of MDF false panels, but preference should be given to a model whose surface is protected with an acrylic or varnished layer - it is more durable.

Polyvinyl chloride is a very popular and frequently used material in recent years. It is not at all surprising that it has found its application in this case. As for the disadvantages, it is worth noting the low mechanical strength of the structure. However, the PVC false panel is characterized by excellent technical characteristics, among which the following can be distinguished:

• price;
• moisture resistance;
• throughout the entire service life, such a structure retains its original form and design;
• dust and dirt do not accumulate on a smooth surface;
• ease of care.

If we talk about strength and reliability, then the glass structure significantly exceeds the above structures in terms of these characteristics. During the production of glass products, triplex is used - laminated glass, which is manufactured using a special technology. For the design of the outer surface, a special technique of drawing on glass is used (skinned) or simply a print is applied.

This is the most economical panel option. This design has many advantages: a variety of options and models, cost, ease of installation. But when buying a false plastic panel, you need to carefully read the information that the manufacturer indicates. It's all about what is plastic models, which can hardly be called safe, when heated, they can emit toxic substancestherefore they should be installed as far away from the stove and oven as possible.

This construction is made of stainless steel. It is characterized by strength, durability, corrosion resistance. But the assortment is rather scarce, so this overlay in most cases is installed near the stove. The surface of the stainless steel structure is matte or glossy.

A product made of this type of material is luxurious and creates a cozy atmosphere. Well suited for large spaces. The design of the panel resembles an imitation of basalt, marble and other types of cameos. Among the positive properties are cost, ease of maintenance, excellent appearance and long service life.

This is a pretty expensive look. A product made of this material will become a real decoration for every kitchen.

There are several ways to install a false panel, the choice of which depends on the type of the structure itself and the condition of the wall surface. Installation can be carried out on:

• wooden crate;
• metallic profile;
• construction brackets;
• liquid Nails.

When choosing and installing a structure you need to adhere to the recommendations of experts:

• you need to buy a high-quality and environmentally friendly product, but if you want to save money, make the structure yourself, from drywall;
• the product should ideally match the overall interior and style of the kitchen;
• if the size of the kitchen is small, choose a panel with a glossy surface;
• the structure should be mounted on a perfectly flat, dry surface, so you need to prepare the walls for installation in advance.

For information on how to choose a false panel for the kitchen, see the next video.