Furniture made of MDF is becoming more and more popular. The special technology of coloring makes it not only original, but also practical. Enamel kitchen facades look incredibly beautiful and spectacular. This coating is resistant to moisture and temperature changes, which often happens in the kitchen. It is completely safe for the health of people and pets. The article describes the functional features and advantages of enamel for kitchen furniture.
Functional Features
Facades of enamel kitchen are made of MDF or particleboard. Plate processing technology is similar to the one used to finish car bodies. First, the surface is primed, and then enamel is applied in several layers.
After the paint has completely dried, the surface is ground. This increases the resistance of the coating to adverse conditions, guarantees a uniform color cast. Facades of enamel kitchens are glossy, matte, under the "metallic" and "chameleon".
Benefits
Enamel facades have a spectacular, attractive appearance. The coating is resistant to ultraviolet, so such kitchens can be equipped in suburban homes and sunny rooms, facing the south side. Enamel does not fade and does not lose its brightness and luster.
A wide range of colors that are used in the manufacture of cladding (it is monochrome and with complex patterns or patterns) will facilitate the choice for a specific stylistic design of the kitchen. It is possible to order a set of various shapes: straight, rounded.
Enamel facades are resistant to high temperature and humid environment. They have no edge, so they look like they are completely covered in enamel. Environmental safety of enamel coatings is a significant plus when choosing a lining for decorating a kitchen.
disadvantages
Facing with enamel MDF facades has some disadvantages. First of all, this is a high cost, which is due to the complex manufacturing technology. The remaining disadvantages of this coating are associated with errors in operation and maintenance.
With careless use, chips and cracks may appear on the furniture, which then cannot be restored. Fingerprints, drops of grease and water, and drips may remain on the cladding. On a glossy surface they are especially clearly visible, therefore, an enamel coating requires regular and thorough care.
Facade Care
So that the surface of the enamel enamel facades always looks perfect, it is necessary to regularly clean it of traces of fat, food debris, water stains. This is especially true of the glossy finish, which shows all the problem areas.
When cleaning, use soft sponges and liquid detergents. Do not wash the enameled surface with stiff brushes and abrasive products. Such a surface is easily scratched, resulting in premature wear.
On the matte cladding, scratches are not so noticeable, but it is not recommended to clean them with aggressive chemicals. To maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, it is enough immediately after cooking and washing dishes to wipe the surface with a damp sponge.
The service life and accurate appearance of the enameled coating depends not only on the quality of the source material and the honest work of the manufacturer, but also on gentle care. For neat owners, the kitchen furniture for a long time remains as if it had only been brought from the store.