Facades painted MDF for kitchen

The kitchen should not only be comfortable and functional, but also beautiful. The original appearance can be achieved thanks to kitchen projects with quality fittings and carefully designed filling. A bright facade painted MDF When looking at them Will provide a good mood every morning.

What material consists of

The basis of such elements are plates from wood sawdust with enamel or paint and varnish color coating. When creating plates, lignin and paraffin for bonding are used, as well as the method of hot pressing under high pressure. Due to the lack of epoxy resins and other harmful chemicals, the material is classified as natural and environmentally friendly.

Manufacturing

Facades painted (MDF), the photos of which are presented above, are becoming more common and constitute a serious competition to other materials due to easy processing and ecological compatibility. According to the manufacturers, such boards are more than even natural wood in terms of mechanical and waterproof characteristics.

For the production of painted panels a special scheme has been created, the first stage of which is the preparatory work. Plates are cut in accordance with the established parameters, after which they are subjected to plastering and priming. The service life and appearance are directly dependent on this process.

Staining is carried out in several layers, each of which is dried and ground to achieve a glossy effect. Further on the entire surface is applied a varnish with subsequent polishing.

Polyurethane enamel is the final, final step in finishing the material. It fills the depressions, the existing sides and bulk elements of the structure, creating a protective coating. Its characteristics are especially useful for designers, who with her help create the most bold and unconventional ideas.

Quality

Facades painted (MDF) with milling have their advantages and disadvantages, but the quality of performance deserves special attention. With its increase, the period of operation of such furniture increases. The quality is fairly easy to determine by yourself, it is only worthwhile to consider the samples of the material more carefully. Check for defects and defects in good natural light. This may be the roughness of the paint layer, dents, punctures or bubbles.

Quality material should have a smooth, flat surface. If any defects are found, you must refuse to purchase such an option so that you do not regret buying later.

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 operation.
• Panels are easy to care for, since dyes, vapors and dirt do not absorb into the surface. It is possible to use a variety of cleaning products for washing.
• Excellent resistance to fungus, mold and 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 a rather high price for painted facades (MDF).
• The surface, covered with enamel, is unstable to mechanical influences and requires careful handling. If carelessness or improper operation is used, it is possible to damage the top layer, which can not be repaired or replaced.
• There is a chance of burnout and shade changes under the influence of sunlight.

Versions

Plates can have absolutely any shade, so you can choose the desired kind of furniture, which will be in harmony with other elements of the room. Also it is worth remembering the different coloring compositions that impart original effects. When selecting the facades, you can find your favorite shade and make the kitchen multicolored or monophonic, composing a combination of matching colors of hinged and floor elements.

Separate attention deserves a cover with the name "chameleon". Such an effect will not allow any kitchen façade to be monophonic. It is always opened in different ways, depending on the available lighting and viewing side.

Brilliant coating

Perfectly look options with pearlescent effect. Thanks to them, the kitchen acquires an attractive shine and refinement. Facades painted (MDF) receive this effect after the completion of production. On painted boards an additional special coating is distributed, having optical interesting characteristics. The resulting surface beautifully shimmers both under artificial lighting and natural. Also, buyers note the practicality of such a coating, for example, there are no traces of drops of water on it.

Metal effect is most common in modern kitchens. For its production with a coloring compound, special components are mixed. Such furniture sets attract attention and surprise potential buyers. If such options are not of interest, you can choose the usual matte or glossy coating. Also it is worth remembering that in some companies the service of drawing of stencilled drawings is provided.

Facades dyed (MDF), reviews about which are mostly positive, are amenable to any methods of processing. The properties of the plate allow it to be shaped in a desired form, for example concave or, conversely, convex. Rounding of edges and milling is also often used.

Self-painting MDF

For applying paintwork material on the slabs, a pneumatic spray gun is necessary , to which a compressor is connected to provide the required level of pressure. Polishing of the finished surface is carried out using a grinding machine.

To make the facades dyed (MDF), made with their own hands, as long as possible pleased the look, it is necessary to use high-quality material. Milling work is performed at the maximum speed of the tool, due to which the plane becomes completely smooth. Plates become more fragile after preparation, so they should not be placed on objects with sharp edges or heavy weight to avoid deformation.

How to extend the service life

To increase the resistance to mechanical influences, a final layer is applied to the painted surface in the form of a varnish based on acrylic or polyurethane, due to this the painted facades (MDF) become less susceptible to wear and chemicals.

There are some recommendations that determine the correct operation of furniture from such material:

• Elements of the backlight should be installed taking into account the maximum heating of the lighting fixture, and the distance between the product and the luminaire must be at least 150-200 mm.
• On the surface, the maximum influence temperature should not be more than 110 degrees.
• It is forbidden to use alkaline compounds, acetone, acids, solvents. For washing, only specially formulated formulations should be used.