The kitchen should be not only comfortable and functional, but also beautiful. You can achieve an original appearance thanks to kitchen projects with high-quality fittings and carefully designed filling. A bright facades painted MDF when looking at them provide a good mood every morning.
What does the material consist of
The basis of such elements are sawdust boards with enamel or paintwork. When creating plates, lignin and paraffin are used 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 belongs to the category of natural and environmentally friendly.
Manufacture
Painted facades (MDF), the photo of which is presented above, are becoming increasingly common and are in serious competition with other materials due to their easy processing and environmental friendliness. According to manufacturers, such boards surpass even natural wood in mechanical and waterproof characteristics.
A special scheme has been created for the manufacture of painted panels, the first stage of which is the preparatory work. Plates are cut in accordance with the established parameters, after which they are plastered and primed. The service life and appearance directly depend on this process.
Staining is carried out in several layers, each of which is dried and sanded to achieve a glossy effect. Next, varnish is applied to the entire surface, followed by polishing.
Polyurethane enamel is the final, final step in the finishing of the material. It fills the recesses, existing sides and volumetric structural elements, creating a protective coating. Its characteristics are especially useful for designers who, with the help of it, create the embodiment of the most daring and non-standard ideas.
Quality
Painted facades (MDF) with milling have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the quality of execution deserves special attention. With its increase, the period of operation of such furniture increases. Quality is quite easy to determine on your own, you just need to carefully examine the material samples. Check for defects and defects in good natural light. This can be roughness of the paint layer, dents, punctures or bubbles.
Quality material should have a smooth, even surface. If any defects are found, you must refuse to purchase such an option so as not to regret the purchase later.
Positive and negative sides
Painted MDF facades for the kitchen have many advantages, among which are the following:
- A wide range of decorative elements and a variety of shades.
- Easy elimination of small flaws that appeared during operation.
- The panels are easy to clean, as dyes, fumes and dirt are not absorbed into the surface. You can use various cleaning products for washing.
- Excellent resistance to the occurrence of fungus, mold and the multiplication of microorganisms.
- Environmental Safety. The material does not emit harmful substances even during heating and prolonged use.
Disadvantages:
- For many, the main disadvantage is the rather high price of painted facades (MDF).
- The surface coated with enamel is unstable to mechanical stress and requires careful handling. In case of negligence or improper operation, damage to the top layer may occur, which cannot be repaired or replaced.
- There is a possibility of burnout and discoloration under the influence of sunlight.
Execution options
Plates can have absolutely any shade, thanks to which you can choose the desired type of furniture that will be in harmony with other elements of the room. It is also worth remembering the various coloring compounds that give original effects. When selecting facades, you can find your favorite shade and make the kitchen multi-colored or plain, making up a composition of the combined colors of the wall and floor elements.
Special attention should be paid to the cover with the name “chameleon”. This effect will not allow to be monophonic to any kitchen facade. It is always disclosed differently, depending on the available lighting and the viewing side.
Shiny coating
Look great options with a pearlescent effect. Thanks to them, the kitchen acquires an attractive brilliance and sophistication. Facades painted (MDF) receive this effect after completion of manufacture. An additional special coating having interesting optical characteristics is distributed on the painted plates. The resulting surface is beautifully shimmering both in artificial lighting and in natural. Buyers also note the practicality of such a coating, for example, there are no traces of drops of water on it.
The metallic effect is most common in modern kitchens. To obtain it, special components are mixed with the coloring composition. Such furniture sets attract attention and surprise potential buyers. If such options are not of interest, you can choose the usual matte or glossy finish. It is also worth remembering that some companies provide screen printing services.
Painted facades (MDF), reviews of which are mostly positive, lend themselves to any processing methods. The properties of the plate allow you to give it the desired shape, for example concave or, conversely, convex. Edge rounding and milling are also often used.
Self-painting MDF
To apply paint and varnish material to the plates, a pneumatic spray gun is required , to which a compressor is connected to ensure the required pressure level. Polishing of the finished surface is carried out using a grinder.
To make painted facades (MDF), made with your own hands, please the eye as long as possible, you need to use high-quality material. Milling operations are performed at the maximum tool speed, due to which the plane becomes completely smooth. Plates become more fragile after preparation, so objects with sharp edges or heavy weight cannot be placed on them to avoid deformation.
How to extend the service life
To increase resistance to mechanical stresses, a final layer is applied on the painted surface in the form of varnish based on acrylic or polyurethane, due to this, painted facades (MDF) become less susceptible to wear and chemicals.
There are some recommendations that determine the proper operation of furniture made of such material:
- The backlight elements should be installed taking into account the maximum heating of the lighting device, while the distance between the product and the lamp should be at least 150-200 mm.
- On the surface, the maximum influence temperature should be no more than 110 degrees.
- It is forbidden to use alkaline compounds, acetone, acids, solvents. For washing, only specially prescribed compounds should be used.