Furniture is one of the components of modern man’s life. It serves not only as an object of coziness and comfort, but also emphasizes the social status and income of its owner. The kitchen also plays a special role: the hostess of her home spends most of her time in it, and here both family members and guests often gather.
It often happens that, like everything in this world, furniture, in particular, the kitchen, may lose its original appearance, or the person himself needs to change the interior of his house, for which, alas, not everyone has money. But do not forget that there are many ways and approaches to restore or update the interior of your hearth without the extra cost of buying furniture, the main thing is to have a desire and imagination. In the case of the kitchen, this is the replacement of kitchen facades. This is what will be discussed.
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Methods for replacing kitchen facades
Replacing kitchen facades also involves choosing a method of work, the availability of free time and money, as well as the possibility of restoration of the kitchen. We consider three main options for updating the kitchen, each of which requires its own set of materials and tools.
The simplest is sticking a film onto a restored surface. To do this, you will need direct film, measuring instruments for taking measurements, cutting tools, as well as a construction roller (or an ordinary sponge, which will always be at home with the hostess). If desired, you can also purchase new hinges and handles for a more complete transformation of the kitchen. Any woman can try this method. The main thing is that the facades must be sanded, degreased and allowed to dry before work.
There is also a painting option: for this you need paint and a tool for applying it. This option is simple, but in terms of money it will be slightly more expensive than the previous option, and it will also require more time and attention: the paint must be applied in several layers, waiting for the previous layer to dry. As in the case of painting, it also requires sanding and degreasing.
Another option for updating the kitchen is replacing facade slabs. They can be purchased in furniture stores or ordered there, if the furniture has custom sizes. To install them you will need a screwdriver, drills, screws and measuring instruments. This method is also not particularly difficult, in addition, you can hire specially trained people to install them.
None of these methods reveals the whole creative potential of a person and does not allow him to give his kitchen a unique look. But you can make facade plates with your own hands or order something new and unusual to give your home a unique look. Below are presented options for choosing materials to create your own unique kitchen and information on how long this creation can serve.
Facades from fiberboard or particleboard
Creating facades from these materials is the most budgetary option for the restoration of the kitchen. Such furniture can serve ten years, as it will have good resistance to wear, moisture and temperature changes. It can also be covered with paint or film. The main thing is to carefully choose the basis of the future facade in order to avoid quick damage to the updated kitchen set.
Wood facades
Such a facade will serve for more than one decade, giving any kitchen a noble and chic.Creating an updated kitchen set from this material opens up great scope for creativity: any pattern and various decorative elements can be created on a tree. Such furniture will be reliable and, if scratches remain on it, this will give the furniture even more beauty. In addition, this material is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe for humans.
But not everyone is able to afford such a luxury. Zaborzamena kitchen facades will lead to large costs, which may exceed the cost of buying a new kitchen from less expensive materials. Also, such a kitchen requires special care, which every housewife cannot provide.
Veneer facades
For those who want a kitchen made of wood, but cannot afford it, there is an option to create veneer facades. This design is relatively inexpensive, while possessing the "naturalness" of the tree, namely beauty, reliability and durability. The disadvantage of this furniture is that you should carefully approach the purchase of this material, otherwise the kitchen will lose all its presentation.
Facades from MDF
Facades of this material are currently widespread, primarily due to the fact that they are light in weight and offer low cost. In terms of operation, a kitchen set made of MDF will last a very long time, since it is resistant to humidity, temperature extremes and bacteria. Also facades from this material are easy to restore and install. Installation is simple in that in such panels you can easily drill the required holes and cut off the excess, and the restoration-damaged area can be repaired with a simple patch of the same shape and thickness.
Kitchens made of MDF as well as veneers can be made “wood-like”, only with the difference that in such a kitchen damage will be manifested in the form of scratches to a lesser extent. It is possible to stick a film on such panels, giving the headset a richness, or to make photo printing, giving your furniture an individuality. Such kitchens are easy to clean using any chemical agents.
Plastic facades
Plastic facades, like MDF, are very popular, primarily because good quality is comparable to low price. When choosing this material, you should pay attention that such a kitchen for a long time will be resistant to abrasion, temperature changes, moisture, and will not fade under the influence of sunlight. The only drawback of the plastic facades is the rather difficult maintenance of the matte and very noticeable traces of touching glossy ones.
Glass facades
It is worth paying attention also to glass facades. This design of the kitchen will add its zest primarily to the fact that it looks very beautiful. Glass can be decorated with patterns, tinted and painted. Such furniture is resistant to temperature extremes and exposure to chemicals. The only drawback of this choice is the fragility of the glass, which at present is not a particular problem when you can get stronger analogues.
Metal facades
The metal facades of the kitchen are suitable only for those who prefer the design of their home in modern styles such as high-tech and modern. Nevertheless, a kitchen set made of such material will be very reliable in operation and resistant to changes in temperature and moisture.
Conclusion
Replacing kitchen facades is a creative activity. It requires experience and imagination. But do not rush to run and buy new furniture if there is a need for its replacement. Think about the contents of this article, and perhaps you will find something for yourself and create your own unique kitchen at the lowest possible cost.