The worktop is not only a bright design element of the kitchen, but also a surface of great practical importance. After all, it is on it that the products are cut, household appliances are placed on it, a sink and a hob or a stove are mounted in the special holes in the table top. Let's consider in detail a variant of a countertop for kitchen from MDF.
Table top made from MDF
Since the table top is subjected to a large functional load, it is advisable to choose the materials for it the most durable and durable, which are not afraid of chips, scratches and do not deform under the influence of high temperatures and moisture. Therefore, if there is no question of price, many masters recommend to stop their choice on the table tops made of natural or artificial stone. But when the cost of the kitchen is not an empty empty sound, but the facades of cabinet furniture are made from MDF, then the table top can be made of it, especially since it is completely environmentally friendly material.
MDF is a type of particle board that is produced by pressing wood dust particles dusted into dust under high pressure and high temperature. In this case, a special substance is released from the fibers of the tree - lignin, which serves as a binder in the plates. From MDF, various types of furniture are manufactured, as well as finishing for soft furniture. Panels from MDF can be wall or ceiling. As a material for kitchen countertop MDF has several undeniable advantages. So, unlike a very similar chipboard, it does not throw into the air a pair of formaldehyde, harmful to humans, which is especially true in homes where there are young children. The cost of such a countertop is acceptable, and the period of its operation is long (although some experts limit it to 5 years, but with careful handling such a table top can last much longer). Care for the top of the wood-fiber board does not require special skills and special chemicals. It does not absorb fat and unpleasant odors. Pollution on the surface of the countertop is easily removed with a damp cloth and liquid detergent.
The disadvantage of such a table top is usually called swelling over time from exposure to moisture. However, this problem is solved if we order a table top made of moisture-resistant MDF, which has an absorption coefficient that is significantly lower compared to a conventional plate. Also it is worth considering that to give a beautiful appearance any MDF countertop is covered with a thin polymer film, which can be scratched, and eventually leave at the joints.
Design of MDF worktops
Thanks to the application of the upper film, the MDF table top can, by its appearance, imitate any structure, and also acquire any color. Therefore, if you dreamed of a tabletop made of stone or wood, but you want to save a little on repairs, then simply order a version made of MDF plate with the desired coating.
If we talk about the form of such tabletops, they are usually made individually, after the masters of the parameters of your kitchen are measured, as well as the arrangement of the sink, the plate, if special holes are to be made for them. MDF board is easily cut and milled, so you can make a table top of any shape and configuration: straight, angled, rounded and even a window-sill for MDF. If you order a table top not for the work area, but for decorating a bar counter or a table on a stacked of stone or brick feet, this will also be taken into account by specialists in the design development. A large number of options for the top coating film allows you to fit such countertops into any interior: from the classic (the options are suitable with imitation wood or stone), up-to-date (you can choose one of the glossy film options or a bright and unusual print).
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