The use of glass for finishing the working area of the kitchen is only gaining popularity. Modern methods of hardening allow creating materials for a glass apron, resistant to chips and scratches, in addition, such aprons are very hygienic, since glass does not accumulate dirt.
Glass tiles on apron
Traditional finishing of the kitchen apron with MDF tiles or panels does not always turn out to be quite beautiful and durable: the tile is often broken off, and the panels deteriorate and deform from the constant exposure of hot steam and high temperatures from the plate. A modern alternative to tile can be the use of glass tiles made of special, tempered glass. Such a tile does not spoil from exposure to moisture, high temperatures, grease, steam, it is easy to clean with usual liquid cleaning agents and for a long time retains its presentable appearance. A similar glass kitchen apron can be transparent or be made of colored tiles.
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A type of glass tile is a glass mosaic for the apron. It is a small segment, usually square, of a different color that the master can attach to the wall in a chaotic manner, creating panels with interspersed shades of different colors, and ordered, then after the repair is complete you can see the complete picture that has turned out on your a kitchen apron.
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Kitchens with a glass apron can be made in one color, then the apron will be in harmony with the interior and only slightly stand out with its unusual texture. This can happen, for example, with a white glass apron. But you can find design projects, where the apron in the work area plays a leading role in the entire premises, then contrasting, bright colors are used for its design.
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The glass apron was skinned for the kitchen
Another version of the design of the apron with glass - the purchase of fragments was discarded . These are ready-made large glass elements of the future apron, monochrome or with a pattern applied on them, which must be attached to the wall in the working area.
The advantage of such an apron is that it can be applied to any image. Glass aprons with photo printing look modern and creative. The special technology of tempering glass makes it durable and resistant to chips, and besides, it allows to reveal the beauty of the applied image, making the colors brighter, and the contours - clear. A glass apron with orchid flowers, for example, looks as if a bud has just bloomed in a damp tropical forest. Depending on the desire of the customer and the interior solution of the kitchen, it is possible to apply any pattern to the glass: a night city, animals, nature. You can use a repeating ornament or even put a reproduction of the world-famous painting printed on the glass into the working area.
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Apron Skin has many advantages. It is durable and resistant to mechanical damage. The glass of such an apron is very hard to scratch or chop. Even the portion of such an apron, located near the hob or plate, does not deform from the constant action of high temperature and does not throw harmful substances into the air. The glass apron of the skins consists of only a few segments, which makes it easy to mount and dismantle it even on your own. The cost of such a glass apron does not exceed the cost of the master's work, which will have to be hired specially for laying the tiles in the working area of the kitchen. In addition, such an apron can be taken with you when moving. Well, a wide variety of design features allows you to realize on the glass even the most daring design ideas and create a truly dream kitchen.