Painted facades for the kitchen: features and rules of care

Every hostess dreams of having a kitchen with a special design, where you can not only cook dishes, but also meet guests, spend evenings with your family. In order for this room to give a positive mood, it is important to choose the right style not only for decorating walls, ceilings and floors, but also for kitchen furniture. In the modern design of kitchens, the basic composition is a kitchen set, the aesthetic appearance and increased functionality of which are given by painted MDF facades.

Kitchen furniture made of painted MDF boards appeared on the market quite recently, but managed to gain popularity due to its strength, reliability in operation, practicality and aesthetics.

Painted facades for the kitchen are produced using modern technologies made of environmentally friendly material, without the addition of chemical compounds. The structure of the slabs consists of small particles of wood, which, under the influence of high temperatures, release a component such as lignin (a natural substance). After being combined with paraffin, it is pressed, which contributes to the formation of a monolithic dense material, which can bend during the manufacture of the headset and allows the manufacture of exquisite furniture of various shapes.

Usually the thickness of the painted facade is 16 or 19 mm, some manufacturers can make slabs of other thicknesses. In addition, the material can have both a smooth surface and a deep milled pattern.

Today, many designers choose painted facades made of MDF boards for interior decoration, which are especially well suited for the kitchen. Like any other material, MDF boards have both their pros and cons. Their main advantages include a number of characteristics.

• Environmental friendliness. The material is absolutely safe for human health, since it does not contain harmful substances.
• Diverse design. Manufacturers are constantly replenishing the market with new models, where kitchen sets are presented in different colors and different textures. Facades made of MDF, covered with enamel, are in special demand among housewives.
• Resistance to high humidity and temperature extremes, which is typical for kitchens... If vapors settle, it is enough to wipe the painted surface with a dry cloth.
• Eliminates the multiplication of microorganisms and the appearance of fungi. This significantly extends the life of the furniture.
• Easy care. A set with a painted facade can be washed with any detergent, but not containing abrasive particles.

As for the shortcomings, they also exist.

• The paint layer can undergo mechanical damage, as a result of which chips and scratches appear on the surface of the furniture. Such defects are difficult to hide and eliminate, so the facade in such cases is replaced with a new one.
• When the kitchen unit is located opposite a window, where there are no blinds and curtains, painted surfaces can fade over time due to regular exposure to sunlight. As a result, the furniture loses its original attractive appearance and becomes dull.
• Compared to furniture made of chipboard, such sets are more expensive.

Painted kitchen facades can be made from different materials, but products from MDF boards are especially popular. To give them a decorative look, manufacturers use three main types of enamel.

• Acrylic. It is characterized by high quality and adheres well to the surface. Acrylic paints are used to cover both kitchen facades and the surfaces of living rooms or bedroom sets.

• Polyurethane... According to its characteristics, this paint is identical to that used for painting cars. The surface covered with it is not afraid of high humidity and high temperatures, which makes it versatile for use in the kitchen.

• Polyester enamel. Similar in properties to polyurethane paints. Enamel dyes are presented in a huge palette of shades. In addition, enamelled surfaces look great in a modern interior.

Painting 1 m2 of furniture facade usually takes up to 150 grams of paint and varnish material. In this case, the final cost of painted plates depends on the presence or absence of additional effects, which are usually done to obtain an interesting texture.

Kitchen sets with painted facades can be either monochromatic or with an unusual decor, presented in the form of a play of palette shades. Color special effects are very popular among designers. Let's consider the most common ones.

• Metallic. Gives kitchen furniture a characteristic metallic sheen.

• Crackle, patina. With the help of this technique, the headset acquires the effect of aging. As a rule, a similar decor option is chosen for kitchens decorated in a classic style. He makes furniture more respectable and solid.

• Chameleon... Thanks to this effect, the shade of the facades can change from light to dark and vice versa, depending on the angle of illumination.

• Mother of pearl, pearls. A similar design is achieved by applying a special coating to the facades, which, after drying, gives the surface the ability to shimmer in several shades and shimmer.

• Matte or glossy finish... The first option looks more muted and calm, and the second is characterized by shimmering and shine. Each of these coatings has its own advantages and disadvantages, therefore it is chosen for the personal taste of the kitchen owners.

Deserves special attention a stencil drawing that is applied to the front side of the furniture. He can make the main accent in the overall design of the kitchen. Drawings can be both volumetric and flat. The patterns, smoothly passing from one piece of furniture to another, also look interesting.

Its useful to note enameled coatings, which are distinguished by bright colors and unusual texture. They are often decorated with photographs. Enamel fronts fit perfectly into any kitchen style, but scratches quickly appear on them.

Many people prefer to paint the kitchen set with their own hands, since this allows you to embody any design ideas into reality. Before starting the creative process, it is necessary to choose not only the color, but also the type of paint material. Experts recommend using car paint for this, as it adheres better to the surface and provides a beautiful tint effect. It is advisable to buy it in aerosols. In order for the coloring agent to provide the facade with a beautiful appearance and protection from moisture and temperature, you should adhere to certain rules during painting.

• It is necessary to start painting by removing the facade from the hinges. In order not to get confused later and to quickly complete the installation, it is recommended to number each detail. Then all parts are cleaned: for this they are washed in warm water and the layer of settled fat is removed with a solvent. Then, carefully, using a sandpaper with a fine abrasive, the surface is cleaned, after which the entire surface is again wiped with a solvent.

• The next step will be painting, which must be started with indentations.... As a rule, this applies to a headset that has a facade with embossed patterns, recesses and milling. As soon as the first layer of paint has dried, the second is immediately applied, then the third. Thanks to multi-layer painting, furniture will become more protected from the negative effects of temperature and humidity.

• After all layers of paint have completely dried, you can safely start decorating the coating. For this, a stencil drawing is often applied, which will significantly transform the interior of the kitchen. Tinting is performed on request.

• The procedure ends assembly of furniture.

The painted facades of the kitchen set look interesting both in the classic design of the room and in modern interiors. In order for such a "beauty" to last a long time and not lose its attractiveness, you need to know how to properly care for furniture. This is especially true for metallic headsets with a pearlescent and glossy surface, since fingerprints and traces of grease stains are most noticeable on them.

Care for such a surface should be carefully, without the use of detergents containing abrasive substances... As a rule, the surface of painted facades is wiped at first with a damp and then with a dry cloth.

Kitchen sets with painted facades have recently become very popular in the design of kitchens. Similar surface has excellent performance and durability, therefore received a lot of positive feedback.All housewives are satisfied that furniture with painted facades is easy to clean, and it does not lose its visual appeal for a long time, filling the kitchen interior with special notes of chic.

At the same time, there are also dissatisfied hostesses. Such a coating is afraid of mechanical stress, and chips and cracks can quickly appear on it, which cannot be removed in a conspicuous place. In such situations, you have to completely change the facade, and this is a certain financial expense.

For information on how painted facades are made, see the next video.