The kitchens most often use facades based on MDF and chipboard, lined with polyvinyl chloride film. Due to the variety of colors, textures and embossed, PVC films make it possible to implement almost any decorative solution. Attracts the price - compared to other coatings of the facades, shrouded with film, are noticeably cheaper.
PVC film as a material for facing the kitchen facades really has a lot of advantages. But how practical is it in daily exploitation and durable? To answer these questions, get acquainted with the products, we will estimate their dignity and disadvantages, we learn about new envelop technologies, as well as define the most vulnerable places of kitchen furniture.
Photo: "Stylish kitchens"
Photo: "Stylish kitchens"
In the manufacture of frame facades, the base of MDF is lined with a polymer film by vacuum pressing (3D ecoplastic)
Manufacturing process
First, we will stop at the technological nuances. What is the basis? A chipboard or MDF is most often used as the basis of the facades. Usually furniture with facades from chipboard belongs to the category of budget and not always qualitative. In addition, the structure of the chipboard is a large-fiber, the material is not amenable to "artistic" processing, it is impossible for him to make a convex form, to apply a milling drawing on it. However, the properties of the plate depend on the manufacturer. MDF as the basis for the decor costs much more expensive, but it is advantageous from the chipboard: this solid slab material is stronger, cleaner, facades can be given a complex rounded shape, to apply a volumetric milling pattern on them. There were placle materials of a new generation, such as ecoplates (modified LDSP), eco-dispensary, - high-quality, durable and environmentally friendly. And on the surfaces from Ekomassiva, you can create relief.
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On the surface of the front kitchen facades, imitating the stone, caused a unique milled drawing. Simple in shape, laconic facades are divided into separate elements using direct strict lines, of which the original geometric relief is created in the spirit of minimalism.
PVC film is leaving embedded, staining, lamination, patination and engraving, it is suitable for complex in shape, bent and milling facades
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The company "Stylish kitchens" uses only MDF as the basis, including the PVC film, which distinguishes the rich selection of decors. Today, leading manufacturers of kitchens that apply new technology enveloped facades with PVC film, offer a lot of new interesting decisions. So, for example, we advise lovers of wood decorations to look at the facades, decorated with EcoSpone (Alkorcell). The material developed by Alkor will reliably imitate the texture and texture of the natural tree - this is an alternative to significantly more expensive kitchens that are finished with natural veneer. Interesting facades from 3D ecoplasty: they are made by cladding MDF by polymer film by vacuum pressing. For 3D ecoplasty is characterized by a large selection of colors and textures, the material is durable and resistant to mechanical damage. There are options and for lovers of monophonic facades with a gloss effect or the effect of Soft-Touch, as well as the fully repeating structure of various tree species.
Alexander Kuricanov
Director of the company "Stylish kitchens"
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Kitchen Method / Sedal - Wide frames of white glossy facades give the headset Stylish modern appearance (85 247 rubles)
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Frame facades with an array decor
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The milling surfaces of the Kitchen "Irma" (Ecomembrane technology), imitating wood, are combined with smooth (33,519 rubles / m)
Precautions
Here are some councils for care for kitchens with film facades. Soft detergents should be used, do not apply cleaning powders containing abrasive substances. Do not allow strong temperature differences, its range must be from 10 to 35 ºC. In order not to be distressed, the film from the facades, located next to the oven, when installing the kitchen, it is necessary to install a thermal insulation bar, which will protect the ends of the cabinet from heating. The spout of the electric kettle, standing under the hinged locker, you need to send outward, because the temperature of the jet temperature reaches 90 ºС. Couples from the saucepan and fat from the pan will also not be the best way to play on the facades: it will be necessary to set an extract over the cooking panel.
Photo: Mr.Doors.
Facades from MDF, finished walnut "American Walnut", are harmonized with glossy surfaces
Technologies
The operational properties of the facades depend on the quality of the film, its thickness and clad technology. The most advanced method is the membrane-vacuum pressing, during which the part is placed in the vacuum press chamber, where it is tight, repeating the surface relief, it is degraded up to 160 ° C high pressure (optional from PVC). The main advantage of the method is the ability to separate the details of complex form, milled, bent. For this purpose, films are used with a thickness of 0.3-0.5 mm, which, due to its structure, imitate any surface. For caching (lamination) of facades that do not have textures and patterns, sometimes used the finest film - up to 0.3 mm. Than the coating is thicker, the more durable facade.
The leading manufacturers of the kitchen sector are expanding the assortment offer and use new technologies. Thus, the Kitchen Dvor company, in addition to the main trademark presented mainly in the average price segment, began the development of the Küchen Hof brand, which is focused on a democratic pricing policy. The collection shows the facades with an innovative coating: an edembrane with natural fibers. Like a cell membrane, a new coating reliably protects the facade, providing its integrity and thermoregulation with an external environment. Ecomembranes are applied to facades from MDF using 3D enveloping technology using membrane-vacuum pressing. Face parts of new models of facades have a flawless seamless coating. Ecomembrane does not age with time, resistant to UV rays (thanks to the UV stabilizer), has antibacterial and antifungicidal treatment, has high strength, abrasion resistance, eco-friendly (without plasticizers, is assigned a European quality mark RAL Certified 2D). The material allows you to imitate an array of valuable rocks, stone, metal and many other types of coatings in matte and glossy design. And at the expense of the diversity of decorative drawings and color solutions, the buyer has the ability to choose a headset with an optimal combination of color and texture. On the facade with an edembrane, we are a special way to make a patina, which is then erased by hand, but remains in wood texture and along the contour of the milled parts of the facade. Due to this unique technology, the facade becomes almost indistinguishable from the surface of a natural tree. The final stage of work is a finishing lacquer.
Lyudmila Aksenova
Head of the Technical Department of the Kitchen Dvor company
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The facades of the classic Catarina model are made of MDF and shrouded edembrane (from 33,519 rubles / m)
Kitchens with facades, lined with film, are well-deserved due to the decorative manifold
and affordable price
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Anastasia model - PVC film on the outside of the facade hermetically covers the base of the kitchen headset from MDF
Decorative manifold
One of the factors of the popularity of facades, lined with film, is a decorative manifold. Thanks to the large selection of textures, colors and embosses, the PVC film allows you to imitate natural wood, stone, concrete and other textures, and not only visually, but even feel. The color scheme includes, perhaps, all existing shades. This coating is painted, exposed to embelling, 3D lamination, varnishing, apply a printed pattern, engraving. In the manufacture of furniture facades from MDF with a PVC-film decor, the factory is introduced by patination technology (artificial surface aging). The effect of aging is achieved due to the application of the patina and the fixing layer of the varnish on the facade lined with a film, which, in turn, gives the surface not only expressiveness, relief and volume, but also additional thermo- and moisture resistance. Patchy facades coated, imitating natural wood texture, noble. The original facades from MDF with milling 3D, lined with PVC film, is a new trend in the kitchen furniture market. 3D surfaces can reproduce a natural tree bark, resemble waves and sand dunes, symmetrical ornaments and even flame languages.
Photo: "Maria"
Updated Mix 22 model. Current wood decors visually practically do not differ from the facades with natural veneer
Facades with PVC film do not require complex care, they are enough to handle a sponge, moistened with a soft detergent,
and then wipe with a dry napkin
Photo: Nolte Küchen
Montreal kitchen is an elegant frame facade with a gloss and glass, as well as the deaf in combination with bright "wood"
In response to market requests, the Nolte Küchen factory introduced a number of models lined with film in 2016. The color and decor of the facades of the headset in most cases intersect with similar models from other price categories. Thus, the buyer expands the choice, an alternative appears, and it will be able to choose products according to its financial capabilities. Despite the fact that these facades belong to the category of budget, buyers can be calm for the quality and aesthetics of the purchased goods. The warranty period for film facades is the same as on all products of Nolte Küchen, 5 years.
Alexey Dergalin
General Director of the Nolte Küchen Representative Office in Russia
Operational properties: pros and cons
PVC film is distinguished by an extensive color scheme, a large variety of decors. It reproduces almost any milled surface. Resistant to abrasion and mechanical impacts (we are talking about high-quality films, the thickness of which is not less than 0.3 mm). In compliance with the rules of operation, the durable material is not afraid of the drops of moisture and temperature. Attracts low cost - for a small amount you can get a very high-quality imitation of expensive materials. Nevertheless, the polyvinyl chloride film loses performance properties at temperatures above 60-80 ° C. It can be flawed from the base and twist, which is particularly often happening with the facades near the brass cabinet and above the stove, where hot humid air falls on the surface. The reason usually consists in violation of pressing technology in the manufacture of facades. To avoid problems, it is worth ordering the kitchens from manufacturers who will value by their name.About fashion for gloss
Since the gloss seized the interior market of Russia, almost all factories introduced in their kitchen programs with lacquered facades. On glossy surfaces beautifully reflects the interior lighting in the evening and the natural light - day. But painted kitchens are expensive. Alternative - MDF covered with glossy film. Thanks to the laser processing, the edge is absolutely invisible, externally such facades are difficult to distinguish from painted.
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The new facades "Dijon" (Kitchen "Valencia"), painted PVC film, first manually patted, and then covered with varnish, as a result of which the surface acquires the effect of aging. Patinated facades successfully replace the trimmed veneer
Photo: "Kitchen Dvor"
In the Headset "Dita" organically combine the classics and urbanity, compactness and functionalism
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Feature of the VERSAL model - facades with complex milling: decorative elements, architectural forms, noble patina
Patinating technology and varnishing of facades, finished PVC film, allows you to give the kitchen noble antiquity
Available and quality
In recent years, the furniture market has noted the displacement of consumer demand in the direction of more affordable and at the same time quality product. Facades lined with PVC film - convincing evidence that the kitchens of the economy-class can be not only functional and practical, but also satisfy the aesthetic customer requests. The film is capable of imitating natural materials, to be monophonic, with different patterns, smooth or relief. The choice offers presentable matte and glossy decors, including under wood, skin, concrete, stone, etc.
Photo: "Kitchen Dvor"
Molded facades shrouded in PVC film, convincingly imitating wood texture, suitable for kitchens in neoclassic and country styles: Ecomembrane with patination
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Elegant headset "Method"
Photo: Mr.Doors.
The facades of PAESE in the decor "Antique White" covered with patina
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Facades in the Decor "Antik" and "Lancelot", with patination and milling for mounting the handles