How to fix wall panels in the kitchen

The market is replete with offers of a variety of material options. How to fix wall panels in the kitchen? This process is carried out in several ways. Practice shows the difference.

Kitchen decoration, until recently, was a wall decoration in the form of tiles, paper wallpaper. To date, the most convenient method has emerged, and the quality of the materials keeps the bar on par with the classic and proven options.

Wall panels are good due to the peculiarities of working with them. The main advantages of the finishing material are:

Ease of installation. Wall decoration does not require alignment, cleaning of paint materials or old wallpaper. You don't need any special tools either. Due to the simplicity of the work, you can hire a master with an average qualification.
Multifunctionality. A high level of sound insulation, heat absorption and good hygiene are the properties of wall panels. They are suitable for both office and residential installations. The wall and panel are loosely attached to each other, which allows room for inconspicuous embedding of wiring and cables.
Simplified care. A damp cloth or clean paper towel is all you need for cleaning. For this process, you can use your favorite cleaner, but not containing abrasive particles. If the wall panel in the kitchen is damaged, then any element is replaced with ease.
Saving funds. Standard paint and wallpaper cost much more than installation panels. On an area of 100 sq. m. savings is almost 21%.

Material selection

A beautiful and well-chosen apron is the dream of any housewife. The choice of material depends on the intended purpose. Factors that are important in the kitchen consist of attitudes including: installed material and external influences. To help in the choice of material is capable of resistance to loads, namely:

humidity and temperature;
a sharp temperature drop (ventilation);
effects on the wall covering of fat;
the influence of chemicals.

Interior design is not complete without aesthetic design and overall appearance. A modern sample of paneling allows mounting in a tiled area. Any personal preferences will come true, because the variety of colors and design is quite wide. Imitation of wood covering, stone, tile, metal is inherent in plates and panels. Based on this, an apron can be chosen for every taste.

Panels are made using:

natural wood;
plywood;
polyvinyl chloride plastic;
Fiberboard, chipboard and MDF.

Training

The variability in the size of the wall panels for the kitchen is selected in accordance with the design and features of the installation work. This procedure can be compared with the choice of size and shape. The apron can be made from rack, tile or sheet plates.

The quality of the work performed and the saving of time are accompanied by the implementation of proper preparation of the kitchen.

Material marking is the starting point in the preparatory stage. The kitchen apron is laid out of panels marked with a pencil. It is desirable to have a jigsaw to easily obtain a panel with the required shape.

It requires the necessary tools for work, namely: tape measure, marker, pencil, level, electric jigsaw, drill with nozzles, screwdriver, aluminum guides. The panel mount depends on the latter. Good fastening is determined by the presence of dowels, screws, glue, trowel and spatula (with curly teeth).

Mounting

The panel apron is installed in stages. They can be fixed directly to the wall or in the form of a lattice on a wooden cladding. Each of the installation methods has its own characteristics, pros and cons.

Sheathing allows you to leave the walls unprepared, and immediately install and fix the panels. The disadvantage of this method is to reduce the area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, because the gratings that are attached to the walls “steal” the free space.

For direct wall mounting, the surface must be absolutely flat. When such evenness is absent, then plaster will be needed to finish the walls. Personal selection of methods depends on the advantages and disadvantages suitable for the job.

The work consists of the main stages:

Evenness. Its check is carried out before work and gets off if necessary. An aluminum profile will serve as an excellent replacement.
Measurements. The measurements are followed by sawing off the plate of the required dimension. The desired area is measured with a tape measure or ruler.
Glue is applied to the leveled wall part. Next, the wall panel is coated with a spatula.
Attach the panel with the further use of the level.
Take a cue or rubber mallet for tamping.

The best option for quick and efficient repairs is to contact a professional in their field. The construction company will perform its work qualitatively and save time.