What is a false panel for a kitchen and what does it happen?

When choosing the design and style of the kitchen, it is important to consider absolutely everything, every detail. After all, the kitchen is a room with a special atmosphere, staying in it should be comfortable and cause only pleasant associations, and most importantly - appetite.

Recently, for decorating the kitchen often use a special finish - false panel. There are a lot of types of such overlays: wall and for vertical surfaces, so you can choose a model suitable for any interior. The modern market for building products is full of all kinds of offers from different manufacturers. In this article, we will talk in more detail about what the false panel is and from what materials it is made.

The false panel is a decorative overlay for the manufacture of which various materials are used. The structure and shade of this design in appearance is very similar to the usual wall decoration. Thanks to the functions that it performs, the false panel has become quite popular.

It is installed in order to:

• hide the gaps that can most often form between the wall and the kitchen, electric stove and other pieces of furniture;
• hide the stationary kitchen water filter;
• visually align the surface of the wall;
• mask defects, voids on the walls;
• mask the piping and electrical wiring;
• beautifully decorated kitchen apron.

In general, we can conclude that mainly the false panel is used for masking.But in addition to its main purpose, it also performs a saving function: thanks to its presence, corners and surfaces of kitchen items are preserved and not chipped. This know-how can also be used to decorate the refrigerator.

The false panel has advantages and disadvantages and it is worth talking about them in more detail. The overlay is characterized by the following positive aspects.

• Low cost. Compared to acrylic and ceramic coatings, it costs significantly less. Almost every consumer can afford a false panel.
• Long term of operation.
• Large and wide range.
• A variety of design solutions and combinations.
• Easy installation. The panel can be installed independently in the presence of the simplest available tools and materials.
• Ease of care. To clean the pad from dirt, dust and scale, just wipe it with a wet, soft washcloth or rag, and do not even need detergents.

There are very few drawbacks, or rather, only one, and it is associated with materials for the manufacture of false panels. The thing is that among them there are those that emit toxic substances when heated. To avoid this, you need to position the panel as far as possible from the stove.

The abundance of materials for production is quite large, let us consider in detail the possible options.

Such an overlay is extremely beautiful and attracts attention. In the production process, a solid array is used, so the panel is quite heavy. However, it has a long service life, environmentally friendly and it is possible to restore. At the same time, experts do not recommend installing a wooden false panel in the kitchen, since under the influence of moisture and temperature extremes it can be deformed and even collapse.

Very often it is this material that is used to make the panel. This design has several advantages: excellent appearance, low cost, quick and easy to install. The disadvantages include low moisture resistance, due to which the material is stratified and deformed. The life of the chipboard pad is quite short.

It is resistant to temperature extremes, moisture, easy to clean. This is a great option, the price of which is fully consistent with the quality. There are many different types of false panels made of MDF, but preference should be given to a model whose surface is protected by an acrylic or varnished layer - it is more durable.

Polyvinyl chloride is a very popular and recently used material. It is not at all surprising that he found his application in this case. As for the disadvantages, it is worth noting the low mechanical strength of the structure. However, the PVC false panel is characterized by excellent technical characteristics, among which the following can be distinguished:

• cost;
• moisture resistance;
• throughout the entire life of such a design retains its original form and design;
• on a smooth surface, dust and dirt do not accumulate;
• ease in leaving.

If we talk about strength and reliability, then the glass structure significantly exceeds the above structures according to these characteristics. Triplex is used during glass production. - laminated glass, which is made by special technology. For the design of the outer surface, they use a special technique of drawing on glass (skinned) or simply print.

This is the most economical version of the panel. This design has many advantages: a variety of options and models, cost, ease of installation. But when buying plastic false panels, you need to carefully read the information that the manufacturer indicates. The thing is that there is plastic models that are hardly safe, they can release toxic substances when heatedtherefore they should be installed as far as possible from the stove and oven.

This design is made of stainless steel. It is characterized by strength, durability, resistance to corrosion. But the assortment is rather meager, so in most cases this plate is installed near the stove. The surface of the stainless steel structure is matte or glossy.

The product from this type of material is luxurious and creates an atmosphere of comfort. Well suited for large rooms. The design of the panel resembles imitation of basalt, marble and other types of cameo. Among the positive properties, one can note the cost, unpretentiousness in care, excellent appearance and long service life.

This is a rather expensive view. A product made of such a material will become a real decoration for every kitchen.

There are several ways to install false panels, the choice of which depends on the type of structure itself and the state of the wall surface. Installation can be carried out on:

• wooden crate;
• metallic profile;
• building braces;
• liquid Nails.

When choosing and mounting design you need to adhere to the recommendations of specialists:

• You need to buy high-quality and environmentally friendly goods, but if you want to save money, make the construction yourself, from drywall;
• the product should ideally fit the general interior and style of the kitchen;
• if the kitchen is small, select a panel with a glossy surface;
• the structure should be fixed on a perfectly flat, dry surface, so you need to prepare the walls for installation in advance.

On how to choose a false panel for the kitchen, see the next video.