Glass apron for kitchen

Since its inception, glass aprons have become rapidly gaining popularity, replacing traditional ceramic tiles. What are good for such aprons, what are their features and varieties - this is the topic for our article.

Features of glass aprons for the kitchen

For glass kitchen aprons use, as a rule, tempered glass up to 8 mm thick. This material guarantees reliability, durability and durability. As you know, tempered glass is stronger than usual 5 times. And even if it breaks, you can not get hurt about its fragments - they are very small and completely inconsistent.

The use of Plexiglas for the apron is unacceptable because the material does not withstand temperature changes, it is easily scratched, badly laundered from fat, and over time tarnishes, losing its attractiveness.

Glass apron for the kitchen - pros and cons

So, how good is the glass skins (apron) for the kitchen? If compared with traditional ceramic tiles , it has many advantages:

• it is easy to wash using conventional detergents;
• It is more hygienic, because it has no trowels and other irregularities, where dirt usually accumulates;
• such an apron is easy to assemble, this process does not take much time;
• There is always an unlimited choice of design, as you can order the application of any pattern or color at your discretion;
• glossy panels reflect light and thereby visually expand the space, which is especially important in small kitchens;
• You can additionally install a backlight with such an apron, which will make the kitchen stylish and modern.

And the only drawback of the glass apron is that the damp panel can not be cut and drilled, so you can not adjust the dimensions or shape, and also drill additional holes for the sockets. Therefore, you should immediately provide for everything, so that you do not have to order a complete alteration of the apron.

Kitchen design with glass apron

Design options for a glass apron in the kitchen there is just a mass. For convenience, we will divide all available variants into such categories:

1. Colorless glass - that is, without a pattern and color. In this case, the glass can be completely transparent or opaque. The main function of the apron in this case is to protect the walls from stains of grease and other kitchen dirt. At the same time, it does not attract attention at all, being rather a background for other kitchen items.
2. Glass aprons in the kitchen with photo printing (UV-printing) and triplexes. UV-printing allows you to put on the glass absolutely any images and drawings. At the same time, the colors of the drawings do not fade and do not fade with time, they can withstand high temperatures. You can order a glass apron for your kitchen with a picture of flowers (especially popular orchids), urban motifs, nature and even with your own photos.

Triplex technology is another way of drawing a picture, only in this case it is placed between two layers of glass, that is, as it were sealed between them.

3. Painted glass for kitchen apron. More economical in comparison with the previous version. In this case, you can order the painting in any color. The paint is applied to the inner surface of the panel, after which the glass is thermally treated. Such a glass apron is good for classical cuisine - you can order the painting in white or black color, depending on the color scheme of the room.
4. Mirror apron. Excellent cope with visual expansion of space. If you do not like to see your reflection all the time, you can order for the kitchen a glass apron with sandblasting or glass mosaic.
5. The apogee in this direction is the original glass aprons for the kitchen with lights and a 3-D aquarium effect or other image. They look amazing.