DIY kitchen apron

The kitchen is a place where all family members and sometimes large companies gather daily. Often the boring atmosphere bothers, I want to diversify it. Experts recommend making an apron for the kitchen with your own hands - this is very original, and an unusual solution for decorating the room. In addition to creating a unique design and decorating the room, the apron plays the role of not only a decorating element, but also performs protective functions. It protects the wall sections above the sink, between the cabinets and the countertop, from greasy stains and other contaminants. In order to understand the technique of creating such a kitchen element, you first need to familiarize yourself with the materials and their features.

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Why do I need a kitchen apron?

Since the kitchen is one of the most visited rooms in the house, it requires special care and protection from adverse influences. This element of decor is the most “loaded” among the kitchen attributes. Let's take a closer look:

1. When you turn on the oven or gas stove, part of the apron is subjected to strong heating. Other household appliances, such as a dishwasher, a blender, have a less severe temperature effect on the surface of the design. In simple terms, the entire surface of the apron is unevenly exposed to temperature conditions.
2. Almost all work processes in the kitchen are accompanied by water. An increase in moisture can be caused by direct contact with water (from the tap), steam during cooking, or spray from the sink.
3. In the process of cooking food in the air accumulates a mass of various substances that pollute it. Such substances include soot particles, gas combustion products, small specks and drops of fat. Most of them can be eliminated using the hood. However, if you do not clean it in a timely manner, then particles of dirt will settle on the kitchen apron.

In addition to the above factors tested by such a kitchen design, it is subjected to mechanical stress. That is, contact with heavy dishes and sharp objects is implied.

Important! The procedure for cleaning the structure should be carried out very carefully, since abrasive products can leave small scratches on its surface.

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Ceramic Tiles

Ceramics is a very ancient finishing material, which is popular to this day. Now it is used for decoration of public, industrial and residential premises. This material has gained popularity due to many advantages and minor disadvantages.

Consider the advantages of ceramic tiles:

• It features a high level of strength and resistance to mechanical stress.
• Resistant to moisture and hot steam.
• If you correctly lay the tile, using high-quality grouts and glue, then as a result it will be resistant to temperature extremes.
• The material does not enter into chemical reactions with substances released during cooking.
• Pottery is very easy to clean. It can be washed with an ordinary dishwashing detergent and a sponge.
• A wide range of colors, textures and shapes.

Consider several disadvantages of this material:

• The installation process takes a lot of time.In addition, before installing such tiles, you need to free the room from furniture and household appliances.
• It is best to lay the tiles with the help of a specially trained person, since the work is equated with jewelry.
• The price of high-quality ceramic tiles is quite high. Especially if it is made with a complex pattern.
• The installation result will please only if the surface has been prepared efficiently and in advance.

From all of the above, it became clear that there are more pluses than minuses, which means that an apron can be made from such material. In addition, you can choose tiles of different colors, then the interior of the kitchen will look much livelier and brighter.

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Natural stone structures

Particularly popular are kitchen aprons made of natural stone. Owners of such details openly declare their impeccable taste and material condition.

Important! If you decide to make a kitchen apron stone, it is recommended to purchase a good set of valuable wood species, as well as make a stone countertop. If all this is missed, then it makes no sense to make such an expensive kitchen apron.

Which stone to choose?

• Often, granite is used to create such instances. It is very durable and fairly dense, so it practically does not absorb moisture.
• In addition to granite, many are used to create such a kitchen element - onyx, coil, quartz. These rocks are very dense, but it is quite difficult to remove dirt from their surface.

You can make an apron for the kitchen from anything, but do not forget that the main thing is not beauty, but functionality.

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Artificial Stone Constructions

For lovers of exquisite design elements with a small sum of money, it is recommended to pay attention to the artificial stone. In appearance, it very much resembles natural material, but at a cost much cheaper.

Products made of artificial material have a number of advantages, due to which they are extremely popular:

1. Artificial stone products are easily washed, since there are no small pores, as in natural material.
2. Designs made of artificial material are much lighter in weight. In addition, monolithic tiles can be made from it.
3. From this material, countertops and sinks are created individually and in tandem.
4. Aprons made of artificial stone are very durable, can last for decades with proper care.
5. Kitchen products made from artificial raw materials are much cheaper than natural ones, although they are difficult to distinguish from each other in appearance.

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Mosaic aprons

Using kitchen products made in mosaic technique, you can create a very original and amazing interior in the kitchen. Today, mosaic technique is classified as an art form, since not everyone can do it.

There are several ways to lay mosaic kitchen aprons:

• Solid - created from a mosaic of the same hue. When laying, you can apply a brighter and contrasting grout of a different color. This type of apron goes well with the classic kitchen design.
• Mixed - it means creating an apron from different shades of mosaics of the same color in a chaotic manner.
• Gradient - is created as a mixed method. However, in this case, different colors are used that can be combined with each other. Transitions can be done as you like - vertically, diagonally or horizontally, depending on your preference.

Important: It is not necessary to use expensive materials to create an apron. For example, a few years ago it was very popular to use self-adhesive. And now, for the manufacture of a kitchen apron with your own hands, you can use polyvinyl chloride panels.

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Apron material selection requirements

In order to purchase high-quality raw materials for creating a kitchen apron, experts recommend taking into account the following requirements:

1. Resistance to temperature effects, that is, the material must withstand sudden changes in temperature.
2. Resistant to water and steam. The moisture that appears on the surface of the kitchen apron should not wash away the pattern and the material from which it is made.
3. The apron must be wear-resistant and resistant to mechanical stress (shock and scratch).
4. The material from which the apron is made must be environmentally friendly and not emit harmful substances.
5. It is advisable to be able to dismantle the apron in case of any serious damage.
6. The cost of the material should be adequate and not overpriced.
7. The finished apron for the kitchen should have a pretty attractive appearance and go well with other design details in the kitchen.

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Based on all the above requirements, we can conclude that the purchase of material and the manufacture of an apron is a very serious task. Therefore, the creation process must be approached responsibly and wisely.