Coating for the kitchen table: varieties and recommendations for choosing

Kitchen countertops cover the working and dining areas, these surfaces are always in sight, they play a big role in the aesthetic perception of the entire room. In addition, countertops are the most functional pieces of furniture in the kitchen, and the strength, durability and beautiful appearance of the table depend on their coating.

The countertop in the kitchen experiences daily stress and at the same time remains reliable and beautiful for years, looks no worse than the rest of the less popular furniture. Table surfaces have to deal with spilled liquid, accidental knife strikes and other mechanical influences, but they should not lose their original appearance. The right coating will help you cope with different tasks. He needs to meet the following requirements:

• the surface must be water-repellent;
• do not react to aggressive household chemicals;
• guarantee strength, durability and resistance to mechanical stress;
• the presence of heat-resistant indicators will allow you to put hot dishes on the table without fear of damaging it;
• the countertop should not fade, change its color over time;
• it is important for the coating to have an attractive appearance and match the style of the kitchen;
• you should choose a covering material that is easy to maintain, for example, loose surfaces are capable of accumulating pathogenic microbes in the recesses, in such cases it is better to give preference to a smooth base.

As we have already found out, in order for the tabletop to serve for a long time, it must be durable, reliable, have a heat-resistant and water-repellent surface.Industrial models made of metal and artificial stone meet these requirements. It is more difficult to protect wood or products from chipboard, MDF. They are laminated, covered with PVC film, plastic, paints and varnishes, liquid glass.

Such coatings are of two types: based on oil and wax, with the use of paints and varnish. At home, the worn surface is cleaned of the old finish, then sanded and a protective layer is applied again.

The countertop will be reliably protected by industrial oils: citrus, tung, linseed. It should be applied to the surface from two or more layers, each of them should dry well before further application. These are environmentally friendly compounds, they do not have toxic odors and vapors, they are able to repel water, and protect the surface from scratches.

This is the easiest option to renew an aged countertop. Before laying the film, the surface should be sand well with sandpaper, bring to full smoothness. Cover with a sticker carefully, carefully expelling air bubbles from under the film.

Housewives try to cover the tables with all kinds of tablecloths and oilcloths to preserve their appearance, but the bedding quickly wears out and becomes unusable. The best solution for this task would be cover the surface with a special film.

The flexible cover looks like a transparent overlay on the table, instead of a tablecloth - a silicone backing. It is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The lining is resistant to the effects of household chemicals, it is easy to care for, it is not afraid of high temperatures and scratches, it has water-repellent properties.

This beautiful and reliable coating was invented at the beginning of the 19th century by Professor Johann Fuchs. Liquid glass is a transparent polymer (epoxy resin). The material does not change color, does not crack or flake off. It is resistant to mechanical stress, not afraid of hot dishes and spilled coffee. The smooth surface is easy to maintain.

Glass is made on the basis of sodium and potassium silicates. Potassium polymer does not give glare, but soda glass is more suitable for countertops.

You can also use liquid glass at home, it is diluted with plain tap water. To make the coating look truly glassy, before pouring the composition, the tabletop is cleaned of dirt and sanded. Then the resin is applied in a spiral motion and leveled with a spatula - from the center to the sides.

When choosing a cover for a kitchen table, not only personal preferences play an important role, but also the countertop itself, as well as the design of the kitchen. Nobody will cover an expensive stone base with self-adhesive.

Working independently with wood, creating a new tabletop or remodeling an old one, to protect it, you can choose oily-wax compositions. They will protect the wood from moisture, high temperatures and scratches.Today, paint and varnish coatings are inferior in popularity to oil compositions.

Those who wish to create a masterpiece in the kitchen with their own hands can fill the countertop with liquid glass. Such a choice is capable of realizing any flight of imagination. Everything is filled in - wood, shells, sea pebbles, herbarium, branches. Glass can be tinted and multi-structural.

• The cut pattern of any tree is magnificent and unique. Liquid glass helps it to preserve and effectively emphasize the beauty of the countertop.

• Unsightly stumps in polymer-coated sections look magical.

• A combination of wood and stone, combined with liquid glass.

• Thanks to the successful staining, the polymer coating looks fantastic.

• The transparent polymer has acquired an amazing pattern thanks to the inhomogeneous application of the material to the countertop molds.

• Examples of types of structures and colors of liquid glass.

• Soft glass is an inexpensive coating designed for any table surface.

• The soft glass creates absolute transparency and does not affect the quality of the dummy pattern.

• Subject version of the self-adhesive film used to update the table.

• Transparent self-adhesive with an elegant unobtrusive pattern.

• Serving table update.

• The appearance of the countertop is impressive - a herbarium filled with epoxy resin. A small corner of nature is focused.

• An example of covering a surface with plastic.

• The worktop covered with tempered glass is suitable for fusion, modern, minimalist kitchens.

• Chipboard is protected by multi-layer varnish.

• Quartz coating of the kitchen surface.

• Self-adhesive film for decorating your kitchen table in a retro style.

• The coating of liquid glass on the wooden surface enriches the look of the countertop.

• Epoxy resin-coated sea pebbles give the impression of the presence of real sea water.

For an oilcloth on a glass table, see the next video.