3. Furniture facades, PVC films, enamels, semi-finished products

Currently, film facades have become one of the first places in popularity. The facades are based on MDF, covered with a high-quality wear-resistant film. We offer more than 100 types of films. Decors matte and gloss. About 50 basic and 35 new types of milling. The flexibility of MDF material allows you to make facades bent (concave or convex). You can create a unique design for your furniture using showcases, cornices and pilasters.

Advantages:

low price
excellent performance characteristics
large range of colors
increased resistance of PVC coating to abrasion and the effects of chemical components included in cleaning products

Price list for film facades

Main types of milling

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Disadvantages of film facades

Film facades also have disadvantages:

peeling of the film under the influence of high temperatures and humidity;
possibility of damage due to external chemical, mechanical influences, or the use of abrasive cleaning agents;
impossibility of restoration of defects.

Manufacturers of kitchens with film facades strongly recommend purchasing a good hood - it extends the life of the cabinet facades located above the hob.

If the appearance of the film facades suffers greatly, you can always order new ones. Fortunately, their price is low. It is not necessary to change the furniture frames - you can only update the facades. If the facades are made from reliable, consistent manufacturers, you can re-order one or two elements from them at any time to replace the damaged ones.

New milling

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Advantages of film facades

The main advantage of film facades is their price. Furniture with them is relatively inexpensive compared to some other finishing options. Film facades have other advantages:

a huge variety of colors and textures;
durability;
resistance to abrasion and cleaning agents;
the ability to manufacture custom products of any size, shape, for example, curly, bent, etc.;
high light resistance (to UV rays);
environmental Safety;
ease of care.

Whatever furniture you come up with for yourself, your plans can be realized with the help of film facades.

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What are film facades? Production of facades with PVC film

Film facades are manufactured using modern technologies based on MDF boards (medium density fiberboard). In terms of their parameters, these boards are close to natural wood, but much stronger. They are non-toxic, do not emit harmful substances, and are environmentally friendly. An important property of MDF boards is that they practically do not absorb moisture.

Traditionally, shaped milling is applied to the facade of the slab using modern high-precision machines, ensuring the quality and clarity of the design. When making custom-made furniture, the design can be made according to the customer’s sketches.

The next technological stage in the production of film facades is the application of PVC film to the prepared elements. Film is a very durable material. Usually it has a thickness of 0.3-0.5 mm. When heated, it becomes plastic. It is this property of the film that is used when it is applied to facades using thermal vacuum pressing. In this case, the film lies evenly on the surface of the slab, easily filling all the milling recesses, and after cooling it retains its shape, holds firmly and for a long time.

The variety of patterns of PVC film is ensured by the fact that it accepts printing patterns well and is easy to emboss and dye.

Therefore, the film can be glossy, semi-matte, matte, pearlescent, with a metallic sheen, imitating various wood species, marble, leather, textiles and other materials. In addition, the film can be patinated and varnished.

Such a variety of designs allows you to use furniture with film fronts in any room, with any interior: warm solid colors are suitable for the bedroom, marble or enamel film for the kitchen, wood-look for the living room.

Of course, all the positive properties of film facades are preserved only with strict adherence to manufacturing and storage technology. If the product is manufactured using outdated equipment, in violation of the conditions of production, storage and transportation, there can be no question of quality: the film quickly peels off and loses color. Therefore, it is very important to purchase products from more or less well-known manufacturers that have proven themselves well in the local or national market.

Materials from which the kitchen is made

Sets made of MDF coated with PVC film are especially popular among buyers due to their low cost. The base material can be easily processed in the form of milling, so you can use it to create a kitchen of any style and complexity of design. MDF itself is not beautiful, so it is painted or covered with films that have a decorative and protective function.

Design of PVC coating on kitchen units depending on the style of the room

Manufacturers offer a wide variety of furniture models for different interiors. And the PVC coating allows you to match the kitchen to any design in the room, so choosing your option will not be difficult.

It is worth remembering that purchasing a headset should only be done after the renovation is complete, when the floor covering is in place and the walls are decorated. If all stages of work are completed and the style in the room is determined, you can choose the texture and color of the kitchen.

Features of caring for film facades

Caring for film facades is really easy. They should be wiped regularly with a damp soft cloth and any non-aggressive liquid detergent.

In order for furniture facades with PVC film to serve for a long time without losing their performance properties, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules:

do not expose furniture to heat above 70°, do not place it near an electric stove, heaters,
lighting fixtures, etc., to avoid film peeling;
do not expose film facades to cooling below -15°, prolonged exposure to moisture or strong mechanical stress;
Do not use abrasive, aggressive agents, solvents or liquids containing chlorine to clean facades.

If you treat furniture with film fronts with care, it will delight its owners for a long time with its bright colors and smooth surface.

Author: Alla Dobrokhotova

Film, enamel or plastic - which is better?

Along with film finishing, enamel, acrylic or plastic coating is popular. At first glance, it is difficult for an uninformed buyer to determine the material used for the manufacture of furniture facades. How is film different from plastic and enamel? Which is better to choose? To answer these questions, you need to know the main features of these materials.

Plastic MDF facades. Plastic coverings of facades have a bright glossy surface. Such facades are resistant to mechanical damage, do not deform from exposure to moisture or high temperature, and do not fade in the sun. The colors are varied, but the palette is not as wide as that of film . Plastic facades are perfect for kitchens, bathrooms or hallways. The disadvantages include the higher cost compared to film facades, as well as the fact that handprints are clearly visible on the plastic. Restoration, as in the case of film, is impossible.

Acrylic facades. Coating furniture facades with acrylic is a new technology for us. This process is quite complicated, so furniture with acrylic fronts cannot be called cheap. Acrylic has an even smoother and glossier surface than plastic. This can be considered both an advantage and a disadvantage: the excessive shine of furniture, although beautiful, can be very tiring, and fingerprints will also have to be removed. Acrylic is environmentally friendly and does not contain harmful impurities. It is much more resistant to mechanical damage than plastic or film. Bright, rich color does not fade over time and does not fade in the sun. But acrylic facades cannot boast of a variety of shapes : they are only dull and even. If you need furniture of more complex shapes, you will have to make a choice in favor of film or painted facades.

MDF facades covered with enamel. Painted facades (enamel) can cause confusion among uninformed buyers: they are just painted, why are they so expensive? The fact is that coating MDF with enamel is a technologically complex, multi-stage process. First, the surface of the slab is primed, then enamel is applied in several layers, thoroughly drying each of them. After this, the paint layer is sanded, varnished and polished. The result is an environmentally friendly product that is resistant to light and minor mechanical damage. The main advantages of enamel facades are the ability to restore a scratched surface (and this is a big plus compared to film!), a huge variety of color palettes (more than 700 colors!) and special effects (metallic, chameleon, mother-of-pearl, galaxy, pearl, etc.). There are four main textures: high gloss, gloss, matte, abrasive surfaces. Disadvantages include the high price and, again, hand marks.

Film, plastic or painting: which is better? Which furniture to choose depends on the buyer’s priorities. If you need special strength, brightness and durability and there is no need to strictly save money when ordering, plastic or acrylic will do. Enamel facades are chosen by those for whom price is not important, but who require, for example, unusual colors or special resistance to sunlight. If you have a small budget, you should pay attention to high-quality, fairly durable and easy-to-care furniture with film fronts. The difference in price between enamel and film can be quite significant, amounting to tens of thousands of rubles, if, for example, furniture for a large kitchen is ordered.

Modern PVC kitchen units

The style makes it possible to choose a kitchen set in any design. This can be the texture of wood or stone on the surface, as well as a variety of color combinations, the presence of ornaments and patterns. Often modern kitchens have a glossy surface, glass and mirror inserts. Fittings on the facades can either be completely absent, or be made of metal or plastic in the shade of the furniture.

If it is difficult to choose a color, designers recommend combining the kitchen set with laminate or linoleum on the floor or with the main tone of the walls. If furniture is selected with patterns on the surface, then you should pay attention to the apron; it should be either monochrome or have a pattern that matches the facades.