The days of free-standing kitchen tables, drawers, stoves and sinks with large gaps between the elements of the headset ended, where crumbs constantly fell and where all kinds of dirt gathered. Because of this, the room was difficult to keep in perfect cleanliness. And in a modern kitchen, all these elements of the headset are connected together thanks to the countertop. Thus, the problem of gaps between the kitchen modules was solved, and the final stage in the arrangement of the kitchen was the installation of a skirting board for countertops. Thanks to this small detail, a smooth transition from the table to the wall panel is achieved and the gap between them is reliably closed. After all, no matter how you slide the table close to the wall, the gap will still remain and will certainly become a place of accumulation of dirt and debris.
With the advantages of this element of the kitchen set, everything is clear, now you need to determine the type and color of the skirting board for countertops. Everything is quite simple here: you need to focus on the size of the gap and on the material from which the countertop is made. So, here are some tips for choosing the color and skirting material:
- if the countertop is wooden, then it is better to take the baseboard wooden;
- marble or metal-plastic baseboard is suitable for natural and artificial stone
- aluminum skirting board for the countertop will look good in combination with stainless steel;
- plastic skirting boards are universal, they have a wide variety of colors and blend perfectly with all types of countertops.
To make the skirting board perfectly match the color of the countertops, it is best to order them at the same time from the same manufacturer. You should also pay attention to the fact that the edge holders of universal skirting boards are transparent and do not stand out from the overall picture. Indeed, aesthetic appearance is as important as practicality.
Of course, in terms of practicality and durability, wooden and plastic skirting boards are inferior to aluminum and metal-plastic. The latter are much more resistant to high temperatures, which is especially important in the hob area.
Usually skirting boards for countertops are sold in sets, each of which includes:
- skirting board with a length of 1 or 2 meters;
- baseboard hardware;
- decorative profile;
- corners and stubs.
Installing the skirting board on the countertop is similar to installing the floor. It is measured and cut, fasteners are installed strictly horizontally, then fixed on special latches. Depending on the type of skirting board, it is mounted on self-tapping screws or liquid nails. To prevent moisture and dirt from getting under it, the edges must be carefully treated with sealant. The final stage of installation is the fastening of the plugs. If the kitchen is angular, then in the corner of the baseboard they join with special corner elements.
The process of installing a skirting board for countertops is very simple and does not take much time, so you can do it yourself, without the help of professionals. All products have good sealing gum and perfectly adhere to the wall, which will keep the kitchen in perfect condition for a long time.