The kitchen should not only be comfortable andfunctional, but also beautiful. To achieve the original appearance is possible thanks to kitchen projects with high-quality fittings and carefully designed filling. And bright facades painted MDF when looking at them ensure a good mood every morning.
What is the material
The basis of these elements are plates ofwood sawdust with enamel or paint and varnish color coating. When creating plates used lignin and paraffin for bonding, as well as the method of hot pressing under high pressure. Due to the absence of epoxy resins and other harmful chemicals, the material is classified as natural and environmentally friendly.
Manufacturing
Colored facades (MDF), photos of which are presentedabove, are becoming increasingly common and are seriously competing with other materials due to their easy processing and environmental friendliness. According to the manufacturers, such plates surpass even natural wood in their mechanical and waterproof characteristics.
For the manufacture of painted panels createda special scheme, the first stage of which is the preparatory work. The plates are cut in accordance with the established parameters, and then subjected to plastering and priming. The term of operation and appearance directly depend on this process.
Coloring is carried out in several layers, each of which is dried and ground to achieve a glossy effect. Next, the entire surface is applied lacquer, followed by polishing.
Polyurethane enamel is the final,the last stage of finishing the material. It fills the recesses, the available sides and three-dimensional structural elements, creating a protective coating. Its characteristics are especially useful for designers, who with the help of it create embodiments of the most daring and non-standard ideas.
Quality
Facades colored (MDF) with milling possessits strengths and weaknesses, but the quality of performance deserves special attention. With its increase, the period of operation of such furniture increases. Quality is fairly easy to determine on your own, as soon as you take a closer look at the material samples. Check for defects and omissions produced in good natural light. These may include paint coat roughness, dents, punctures, or blisters.
Quality material should have a smooth, even surface. If any defects are found, it is necessary to refuse to purchase such an option so that later you will not regret the purchase.
Positive and negative sides
Painted facades of MDF for the kitchen have many advantages, among which it is worth noting the following:
- A wide range of decorative elements and a variety of shades.
- Easy elimination of small defects that appeared during the operation.
- The panels are easy to maintain, as dyes, vapors and dirt are not absorbed into the surface. Use of various cleaners for washing is possible.
- Excellent resistance to fungus, mold and microbial growth.
- Environmental Safety. The material does not emit harmful substances even during heating and long-term operation.
Disadvantages:
- For many, the main disadvantage is the relatively high price of painted facades (MDF).
- The enamelled surface is not resistant tomechanical stress and requires careful handling. In case of carelessness or improper operation, damage to the upper layer, which can neither be repaired nor replaced, is possible.
- There is a possibility of burnout and shade changes under the influence of sunlight.
Versions
Plates can have absolutely any shade,so you can choose the desired type of furniture that will be in harmony with other elements of the room. Also it is worth remembering the various coloring compositions that give the original effects. When selecting facades, you can find your favorite shade and make the kitchen multi-colored or monophonic, making the composition of the combined colors of hanging and floor elements.
Special attention deserves coverage withcalled “chameleon”. Such an effect will not allow any kitchen facade to be monotonous. It is always revealed in different ways, depending on the available lighting and the viewing side.
Brilliant coating
Look great options with mother of pearleffect. Thanks to them, the kitchen acquires an attractive shine and finesse. Colored facades (MDF) get this effect after completion of production. An additional special coating having interesting optical characteristics is distributed on the painted plates. The resulting surface is beautifully poured both in artificial light and in natural. Also, buyers note the practicality of such a coating, for example, it does not leave traces of water droplets.
Metallic effect is most common inmodern kitchens. To obtain it, special components are mixed with the coloring composition. Such furniture sets attract attention and surprise potential buyers. If these options are not of interest, you can choose the usual matte or glossy finish. It is also worth remembering that in some companies the service of applying stencil patterns is provided.
Facades colored (MDF), reviews of whichmostly positive, amenable to any processing methods. The properties of the plate allow you to give it the desired shape, for example concave or, conversely, convex. Also often used is chamfering and milling.
Self painted MDF
For applying paintwork material on the platesA pneumatic spray gun is required, to which the compressor is connected to provide the required pressure level. Polishing the finished surface is carried out using a grinder.
To painted facades (MDF), with their own handsmade, as long as possible pleased the eye, you need to use quality material. Milling works are performed at maximum tool speed, due to which the plane becomes completely smooth. Plates acquire greater brittleness after preparation, so objects with sharp edges or more weight should not be placed on them to avoid deformation.
How to extend the life
To increase mechanical resistancethe final layer is applied to the painted surface in the form of a varnish based on acrylic or polyurethane; as a result, painted facades (MDF) become less susceptible to wear and chemical agents.
There are some recommendations that determine the proper operation of furniture made from such material:
- Lighting elements should be installed taking into account the maximum heating of the lighting device, and the distance between the product and the luminaire should be at least 150-200 mm.
- On the surface, the maximum influence temperature should be no more than 110 degrees.
- The use of alkaline compounds, acetone, acids, and solvent-based products is prohibited. For washing, only specially specified formulations should be used.
