What can be a glass apron for the kitchen? What is the price of 1 sq. m. finishing material? Is such a finish worth the cost and time incurred, or is it better to use traditional options decorating a work wall? How to install a glass backsplash for the kitchen? Let's answer all these questions in detail.
- Kitchen apron - part of the wall between the countertop, stove, sink and hanging kitchen cabinets. The apron is finished with a material that is resistant to dirt and temperature extremes.
- A glass apron is made from ordinary, quartz, silicate glass, in rare cases from plexiglass, but this is an impractical option: plexiglass is easily scratched, darkens over time, and is difficult to clean from grease stains.
- Basically, a glass backsplash is made with photo printing or mirrored, smoked glass, so that the wall does not shine through the kitchen panel. Photo printing is done with inside glass, the front surface is smooth and durable.
Glass apron in the kitchen
The thickness of the glass apron is at least 6 mm, because thin glass is very fragile, breaks easily and shatters into fragments. The maximum thickness of glass that can be used is 10 mm. A glass apron with a thickness of 10 mm is used in cases where a sufficiently large area of \u200b\u200bthe wall is finished with a single piece. Such an apron is attached to through fasteners, not to liquid nails.
- Glass tinting hides the wall and fasteners. You can place an opaque smooth screen behind the glass and the issue will be removed.
- The apron uses mirror glass with amalgam and polarized glass, which reflects most of the incoming UV rays. The use of an opaque screen behind glass in such a situation is also relevant, because a sufficiently bright lamp next to the apron will show the working wall through the glass.
- Painted glass. The paint of the selected shade is evenly distributed on the back surface of the glass panel, the front surface retains its glossy appearance.
- Glass apron with photo printing. On the back surface, at the individual choice of the customer, a pattern, an abstract picture, an image from the catalog offered by the manufacturer, a personal or any other photograph is applied. Flowers, a glowing city at night, a sky with beautiful clouds, mountain peaks - everything that will please your eye.
- Triplex. These are 2 sheets of glass, between which a film with a picture or a photograph is pasted. In this design, even the temperature difference near the hob does not threaten the pattern. The image will not peel off due to the fact that it and glass have different coefficients of thermal expansion. From exposure to sunlight and the environment, the film is protected much more effectively.
- Glass apron with backlight. Lamps are installed at the ends, provoking the entire volume of the image to glow. The effect is very unexpected for the kitchen.
Triplex with an image between the panes
tempered glass kitchen apron
Tempered glass increases impact strength by 5-7 times compared to ordinary glass. The apron is almost impossible to break. If this situation does happen, there are no small fragments, the risk of injury will be reduced several times.
Installing a glass apron for the kitchen
Usually, the installation of a glass apron is not included in the cost of the panel, and its delivery requires careful and careful handling and is also paid separately. But in the construction services market there are manufacturers who provide comprehensive services for the manufacture, delivery and installation.
The modular system is the most fast way install a glass apron in the kitchen.
Methods for attaching the apron to the wall
- On a leveled surface with glue (liquid nails). Slight bending of the working surface is allowed. The thickest glass does not lose its flexibility, of course, within acceptable limits.
- It is edged with a decorative profile. A decorative frame is attached to the wall with dowels. At the top, the profile is not fixed, it is held due to its own weight. If you are doing the installation yourself, do not use wooden chopsticks under the dowels, only plastic. In the kitchen, the humidity of the air is constantly changing, which can provoke the destruction of the tree (it will dry out), the mount will lose its reliability. Hardware stores sell ready-made kits for fastening kitchen aprons.
- Fastening glass aprons with screws with wide caps. The screw is screwed through the holes in the panel. An elementary and popular method, no preliminary alignment of the wall is required. It is not necessary to strongly attract the panel to the working wall; use plastic or rubber insert washers.
Installation of a glass apron using fasteners (through drilling)
How much is a glass apron for the kitchen
The price for the same version of a glass kitchen backsplash may vary depending on the territory of the Russian Federation where the glass panel is made. Below are the average prices for manufacturing and installation in our country as a whole.
- The minimum cost of a glass kitchen apron, which is presented on the websites of manufacturing companies, is 2000 rubles per 1 sq.m. The apron will be made of thick glass, the edges will be processed, the size of the panel is on order.
- The use of tempered glass increases the cost by 1.5-2 times. A glass panel of 2.5 x 0.6 meters will cost the buyer from 4,000 to 9,000 rubles. The cost is determined by the thickness of the glass and the color shade.
- The cost of a glass apron with photo printing varies in a fairly wide range. A panel with an image chosen by the buyer will cost from 6,000 to 15,000 rubles per 1 sq. m.
Price list
Advantages and disadvantages of glass panels
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of glass aprons.
Advantages of a glass apron
- Glass is a non-hygroscopic material, completely devoid of large pores. Dirt and dust cannot accumulate in the thickness of the panel, only on the surface itself. Stubborn greasy spots on the surface are completely excluded.
- It is acceptable to wash the surface with any cleaning or detergent, including abrasive powder, acid solution, steel wool. Glass belongs to a chemically resistant material, it is almost impossible to leave scratches on the glass, especially if the panel is made of tempered glass.
- The one-piece glass panel relieves the housewife of the need to care for joints in which dirt, dust, and grease accumulate. The surface is completely flat. If the apron was made on its own, then side seams cannot be avoided, as a rule, the panel consists of two or three pieces.
- Appearance of the apron highest level. The space visually increases due to the glossy surface, the illusion of depth appears. The kitchen looks bigger than it really is.
- Long service life. The only situation that puts the panel out of service is a powerful blow with a heavy object on the surface of the apron.
- Fast installation. If through fasteners are used, installation takes no more than an hour.
- Spacers for fixing are not needed, they are only needed if the panel is mounted on an adhesive that needs time to set.
- Competitive prices, even if we consider a glass apron with photo printing. If the apron is made by hand, the cost in the end is minimal. It cannot be compared with the cost of laying even the simplest tile.
Cons of glass aprons
The disadvantages are so insignificant that the buyer will most likely refuse to look for an alternative solution to the issue with the design of the working surface of the wall. But they still exist, let's deal with them:
- Bringing in a finished glass panel 2.5 x 0.6 m is a rather difficult task, almost unsolvable for small apartments, such as Khrushchev, which have small flights of stairs. But in houses with large flights of stairs, the size of the kitchens is correspondingly larger, which also causes problems. If the apron is assembled from fragments, side seams cannot be avoided, the aesthetics are violated, additional work is added to care for the seams.
- The risk of hitting the surface of the panel is still present. If the wall is tiled, then it will be enough to replace 1-2 tiles, in the case of a glass apron, the entire panel is replaced.
Conclusion
A glass backsplash is an optimal and worthy solution in the design of a working wall in the kitchen. Maintaining a glass apron in a presentable form is not difficult. Glass panels will create a visual effect of increased space in your kitchen.
Today, there are many different finishing materials for the kitchen, but recently glass has become widespread. With it, you can create a very colorful kitchen apron, which is one of the most important components of the kitchen interior.
Glass apron for the kitchen is made from the most environmentally friendly materials. In addition, it is resistant to temperature extremes, high humidity and easy to care for.
Which glass should be chosen for a glass apron
First of all, you need to know that the thickness of the apron should be in the range of 6 to 8 millimeters. If it is located in working area kitchens, only tempered glass should be used.
Important ! You should not choose ordinary glass or plexiglass for a glass apron, as they are not as reliable as tempered ones. Plexiglas does not withstand temperature extremes, quickly fades and is difficult to clean from various kinds of contaminants.
Types of glass apron
One of the main features of a transparent apron is that it harmonizes well with the interior, while not being too conspicuous. It is designed to protect the painted or wallpapered surface from contamination.
To date, this type of apron is the most popular. Its main characteristic feature is its increased service life and excellent appearance.
Photo printing is applied to the back of the apron. Characteristic features UV photo printing is that it is resistant to high levels of moisture, can withstand temperatures up to 120 degrees Celsius and does not fade.
The glass is painted in a single color, which makes such an apron a stylish accent in the kitchen interior. You can choose absolutely any color for glass, the range of colors is extensive and able to satisfy any taste.
This version of the glass apron is the most budgetary. Vinyl film is applied to the back side of the glass surface, and it, in turn, protects the film from dirt, high humidity and temperature.
But this type has its own negative side. During use, the vinyl film may fade or wrinkle. In most cases, this is due to the fault of poor-quality material during the production process.
This type of apron is the most expensive model of all presented. Triplex is a laminated glass with different thicknesses, which is the most durable and reliable option. It reliably protects the applied pattern from temperature changes, high humidity and pollution.
A stylish solution that will become an unusual accent in the interior of the kitchen. A mirrored glass apron will look great in a relatively small kitchen, visually expanding its space.
The white kitchen has become a kind of classic that remains relevant today. A glass apron, which can become its brightest detail, will help to complement the interior of a white kitchen.
Which apron is suitable for a white kitchen
- The color can be any, as white goes well with any color scheme;
- If the kitchen has a cold shade of white, then it is best to choose an apron in blue or green;
- For a kitchen that has a warm shade of white, an apron in bright colors, pink or purple is ideal;
- If the apron is decorated with a pattern, then you need to choose a pattern that will be in harmony with the interior of the kitchen.
A backlit glass apron is an excellent detail in the interior of the kitchen. For him, you can choose any pattern or paint it in any color scheme, as well as complement it with a highlight.
The purpose of the backlit glass apron
- A backlit glass kitchen apron will help make the interior of the kitchen more interesting and stylish;
- It can become not only an element of decor, but also an additional source of lighting, which is a definite plus.
The advantage of backlit glass apron
- Firstly, the advantage of such an apron is the increased performance of glass;
- Secondly, it is safety. If it falls, there will be no sharp fragments when it falls;
- Thirdly, it is easily cleaned from various kinds of pollution;
The cost of a backlit kitchen apron
The cost of a backlit kitchen apron will directly depend on the following points:
- Glass processing technology (clear or frosted glass, colored glass, ultraviolet photo printing, drawing, etc.);
- Illumination type (LED-illumination or LED Strip Light);
- The complexity of installation;
- Type and method of attachment.
From the above points, the final cost of the illuminated apron will be formed.
Advantages of a glass apron
- Today you can buy a glass apron at a low price;
- Relative ease of installation. The glass apron can be fixed with liquid nails or special fasteners;
- The design can satisfy every taste. You can choose absolutely any pattern or color scheme;
- Glass apron can be a great addition to the interior of the kitchen. Its appearance can be made in the color of the headset or in the color of the walls;
- It is also durable and reliable. Able to protect the surface of the wall from the effects of external factors, whether it be high humidity or temperature changes;
- The apron is easy to clean.
Cons of a glass apron
- Measurements must be taken very carefully. If there are inaccuracies in the measurement process and the data are erroneous, it is very difficult to remake the glass after processing to the specified size. This threatens with unnecessary spending on remaking glass to the desired size;
- It is quite difficult to cut out suitable sockets for sockets, if any. This can significantly increase the final cost of the apron;
- If the installation process was performed with obvious violations, then condensation may form on the back of the glass. Ultimately, this can ruin his appearance;
- If the surface on which the apron will subsequently be attached is uneven, then the glass may crack (this point must be taken into account in advance).
Rules and methods for mounting a glass apron
Installation of the apron does not take much time, representing a fairly easy process. On average, this can take 1-2 hours.
The glass apron is attached with:
- liquid nails;
- Clay;
- fasteners.
Mounting with fasteners
This method is the most popular. The advantage of this mount is that it is reliable and durable. At the same time, the apron is easy to dismantle if it is necessary to change or remove it.
Fasteners for a glass apron has several types: hinged and through passage.
Hinged fasteners
Hinged fasteners are small metal strips one centimeter in size, into which a glass surface is mounted. The advantage of hinged fasteners is that it can be used to accurately dock glass panels, for example, if the apron is large and consists of several parts. Another plus is that the fasteners are almost invisible.
Through fastener
This fastener is located directly in the panels themselves. Small holes are made in the glass surface, where the fastener itself is inserted. The disadvantage of the through fastener is its visibility on the panel. But at the same time, through-hole fasteners have their own significant plus. The apron can be mounted on a relatively uneven wall, since there is a small gap of 4 millimeters between the wall and it.
Installation with liquid nails or glue
When mounted with liquid nails or glue, the apron is glued directly to the wall. Here the main difficulty is that the wall must be prepared in advance and properly prepared for gluing. The surface on which the apron is subsequently to be attached must be perfectly plastered and leveled.
Installation with liquid nails or glue is not a difficult and fast process, but less reliable than with fasteners. If the apron consists of several panels, it is necessary to fit all its parts joint to joint so as not to leave gaps.
Prices for glass apron
The final cost of a glass apron will depend on the following factors:
- What kind of glass is used in the manufacture;
- Technology for drawing or painting;
- Mounting technology;
- Type and cost of fasteners;
- The number of panels it consists of.
These are the main factors on which the price of the product will subsequently depend.
- First of all, the glass apron must be made of tempered glass. Tempered glass is able to withstand temperature changes and excessive moisture. If the apron is broken, then when broken, small fragments are formed without sharp edges;
- It is necessary to order only in reliable companies. If it is made from low-quality materials, then this will result in even greater spending;
- It is best to purchase a kitchen apron from a solid glass panel, it will look the most aesthetically pleasing, since there are no joints;
- It is necessary to order a glass apron with a ready-made pattern. This is due to the fact that the paint used in production is applied using a special technology and is more resistant to external factors.
Glass backsplash for the kitchen can be a great way to give the interior a special zest and sophistication. At the same time, the price for it is quite acceptable, thanks to which anyone can afford to install it.
A creative design solution would be an apron for a glass kitchen, photos of which can be seen below. It will reflect your individuality and originality and will help you show yourself as a designer.
The glass panel will enliven the atmosphere, give the atmosphere of the holiday. It is not susceptible to moisture and steam, it is easy to clean, so it is ideal for the kitchen.
is a necessary element. It is part of the work surface that protects the walls from the dirt that is inevitable during cooking.
It can be different in color scheme, from pastel tones to bright shades. Everything depends on you. Don't be afraid to experiment. You can upgrade without major repairs. It will be enough to pick up a bright apron. And the room will immediately change.
Designers offer a palette of solutions and advise trying different combinations and experimenting with shades and materials. This will enliven the space, create an atmosphere of comfort.
The functional role of the apron is important. Therefore, the material from which it is made must meet several requirements:
- To endure high temperatures (above 150 C).
- Easy to clean (removing dirt and grime should not be a problem).
- Have a decent appearance for a long time (do not deform during surface cleaning procedures, retain color brightness and pattern quality).
A prerequisite for maintaining hygiene will be absolute sealing between the countertop and the apron. For example, using silicone. You can mask this procedure with a plinth.
Consider the main textures from which the panels are made:
- glass;
- tile;
- metal;
- mosaic;
- fake diamond;
- unusual materials.
A panel made of tempered glass is a great option. Very practical on the one hand, and very fashionable, allowing to embody bold design ideas on the other. The glass kitchen apron is easy to clean and will not lose its beautiful appearance for a long time.
There are many decorative designs. Glass can be matte or glossy, its surface textured or smooth. You can use various design finds: decoration with an ornament, using photo printing or sandblasting.
You can diversify the decor by placing photos, wallpapers, paper, textiles under glass.
The most common material for a kitchen worktop is. The imitations made of tiles for different textures are diverse - leather, wood, stone, metal.
Such an apron will successfully fit into any interior. This look is very practical. Ceramics are very easy to care for. It is practically not subject to deformation, it will retain a beautiful appearance for a long time.
- relatively cheap material, but not very practical. When removing contaminants, you must be careful.
metal apron To - it is simply a sheet of steel that can be decoratively decorated with a pattern or pattern, or a metal tile. Due to constant contact with water, in order to last a long time, it must necessarily be made of stainless metal.
Mosaic is best for uneven surfaces. This is a very bright, cheerful version of ceramic, glass and metal. It will add sophistication and elegance to the kitchen.
MDF and chipboard. If your kitchen is made of these materials, then the apron of the same texture will be a logical continuation. A practical solution, although inferior in strength to ceramics, metal and stone.
An apron made of artificial stone is a very beautiful decoration for your kitchen. Will last a long time.
In addition to the above, you can make a surface from any texture. For example, from decorated plaster or wallpaper, etc. At the same time, it is important to remember about the practical function and think about protection against moisture, pollution and high temperatures.
Glass kitchen apron in kitchen design
Glass is an excellent replacement for tiles and other materials commonly used to decorate a wall section of a kitchen worktop or backsplash.
Consider the main options:
1. Colorless glass without pattern. There are two types: matte and transparent. Transparent glass is mainly used to protect a painted or pasted or paper wall from moisture, grease, and soot. From the point of view of decor, it is convenient because it does not give glare, is transparent, and does not catch the eye.
More interesting will be the matte version, which gives less glare. The surface can be smooth and textured textured. Sandblasting or silk-screen printing is used to apply a picture, inscription, pattern on glass.
2.Another variation would be photo printing on glass. Most popular view panels for today. They are called skinali. The advantage of this technique is beauty and durability.
The pattern is applied with UV ink on the reverse side of the glass. It does not fade, is not afraid of moisture. A volumetric drawing with a 3D effect looks very impressive. However, this method will cost more than colorless or tinted glass.
3. A monochromatically colored colored glass apron will look beautiful and at the same time unobtrusively. The inner surface of the glass is painted with a special paint, then the panel undergoes heat treatment. This type is durable, the palette of colors is diverse.
4. Panel design with pattern on decorative vinyl. This method is not as expensive as photo printing. The film is glued to the inside of the glass, which protects the image from dirt, high temperatures and moisture. But later the film may be deformed.
5. Triplex or laminated glass of different thicknesses. An image is printed between two layers of glass. The advantage of this method is the reliability of the protection of the pattern: if you act on the glass, it will not break, but will crack. The disadvantages include greater thickness than other aprons and high cost.
6. It will be a very stylish option. An even greater expansion of space is created, a non-standard visual effect. Mirror tiles with sandblasted finish and partial matting will look great.
Designers advise a glass panel for decoration or. The reflective effect leads to a visual expansion of space. If the glass is glossy, then in addition to this, light reflection occurs and the room becomes brighter.
A picture of a city or an image of nature placed under glass will give perspective to the space. This will visually push the boundaries, give depth. Which is very important for a small kitchen.
Pros and cons of a glass apron
Consider the main pros and cons of an apron for a glass kitchen.
So the pros:
- Relatively low cost.
- Easy panel installation. The surface is attached quickly enough, easily and without dirt.
- A wide range of options, the embodiment of any design ideas and fantasies. Color, image you can choose yourself.
- The originality and individuality of the working wall and, accordingly, the entire kitchen.
- Fast execution of your order. This drawing technology will not take much time.
- An additional bonus will be a combination with other interior items. You can order the panel in the same color as textiles.
- Durability.
- Updating the interior of the kitchen by changing the apron.
- Easy washing, removal of fat and dirt.
- Visual expansion of space due to the reflective effect, which is very important for a small kitchen.
- Environmental friendliness of the material.
Cons of glass panel:
- You need to carefully approach the order. Each of them is unique, so it is extremely important not to make a mistake with the size. Subsequently, if there was an error in the measurements, it will be impossible to correct the order. You will need to make a new one. And you have to pay twice.
- It is quite difficult to cut holes for sockets in a glass panel. The price of the panel will also depend on this factor.
- Retrieve an item dropped between kitchen panel and the wall is difficult. To do this, you will need to remove it. Therefore, holes should be as small as possible.
- Please pay attention to the installation. If installed incorrectly, condensation will accumulate on the inside.
- If very long, the apron will consist of several parts. There will be seams.
- The wall on which the panel is installed must be as flat as possible, otherwise the glass may crack.
- The disadvantages are often attributed to the fact that fingerprints, grease, dirt are clearly visible on the glass. Hygiene in the kitchen is very important. And if pollution is not visible, it does not mean that it is not there. In any case, it is necessary to wash the surface. The only ban is on cleaning powders, they will scratch the panel. Use a cloth and any product for glass surfaces, then the apron will last you a very long time.
Photo of glass kitchen aprons
Glass is a great alternative ceramic tiles and other materials that are traditionally used to finish the apron, that is, the section of the wall above the working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen. This is one of the most environmentally friendly and hygienic finishing materials. The glass apron is not afraid of moisture and steam, does not absorb dirt and grease, is easy to clean and looks incredibly impressive.
How to choose the right apron for a kitchen made of glass, 6 most common mistakes when ordering and the nuances of installing glass panels, price overview, designer tips, photos of kitchens from skinali and reviews of glass aprons - here.
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The most popular myth about glass aprons is that drops of water and grease, dust, and fingerprints will be too noticeable on the shiny surface of the glass. However, according to the reviews of those who have already decided to make such an apron in the kitchen, there are no more marks on it than on other surfaces, for example, on ceramic tiles. And it is much easier to take care of it - the glass does not have tile joints, where pollution accumulates over time.
What kind of glass is suitable for an apron?
As a rule, the thickness of glass for a kitchen apron is 6 or 8 millimeters.
Tempered glass is 5 times stronger than ordinary glass. But even if somehow it manages to break, its fragments will be small and not sharp.
Such an apron is perfectly adjacent to the stove or hob and is not afraid of exposure to heat.
Ordinary glass is less reliable. Plexiglas apron is generally difficult to consider as an option for wall decoration in the kitchen. It cannot be used in the gas stove area due to temperature changes, plexiglass is easily scratched, tarnishes, and is poorly cleaned of grease and other kitchen contaminants.
When choosing glass for an apron, keep in mind: you may need the so-called discolored glass - Optiwhite. Ordinary glass, although it seems absolutely transparent, actually has a pronounced greenish “bottle” tint. On colored aprons (with a landscape, a city panorama or a multi-colored still life), it will be invisible. But if your apron has a lot of white or another very light background, a greenish tint will ruin everything.
Experts note that due to the greater transparency, Optiwhite makes the pattern on the apron clearer and brighter. Clarified glass costs about 30% more than regular glass.
What can be a glass apron?
1. Clear glass without color pattern
It is transparent or frosted. The advantage of a transparent apron is that it is “invisible”, does not catch the eye at all and seems to dissolve in space. Its main function is to protect a wall painted with paint or pasted over with wallpaper (photo wallpaper) from splashes.
The frosted glass apron gives less glare and looks more interesting.
Glass does not have to be smooth. Panels with a textured textured surface, for example, satin, look very nice.
Another option - with the help of sandblasting or silk-screen printing, a pattern, ornament or inscriptions can be applied to the surface of the glass.
2. Photo printing (full color UV printing) on glass
Panels with a beautiful image printed on them were called skinali. Today it is the most popular and sought-after version of the glass apron.
The glass apron with photo printing is very beautiful and durable. The image is applied to the "wrong" side of the glass using a special technology. UV ink does not fade, withstand heat up to 120 degrees, are not afraid of moisture.
Panels with 3D effect look especially impressive. However, such an apron will cost much more than colorless or painted glass.
3. Painted glass
A plain colored glass apron looks very stylish, bright and at the same time unobtrusive. The palette of available shades without exaggeration is huge.
In the manufacture of such aprons, the so-called stemalite can be used. A special paint is applied to the inner surface of the glass panel, then the glass undergoes heat treatment. This is a very reliable and durable method of staining.
4. Patterned on decorative vinyl
A kitchen apron with a vinyl film on which a drawing is applied is a more budgetary and affordable option than photo printing. The film is rolled onto the inner surface of the glass, which protects it from moisture and temperature changes. However, over time, it can wrinkle, flake and burn out if the material and work were of poor quality.
5. Triplex tempered glass apron
Triplex is called laminated glass of different thicknesses. Its advantage is that the pattern is reliably protected from any external influences. A triplex apron is a "sandwich" of two layers of glass, between which the image is "baked". If suddenly the triplex can be broken, it will not break, but will simply be covered with cracks. However, this option in the kitchen is used quite rarely. The reason is the relative high cost, its thickness is greater than that of a conventional glass apron, and there are some inconveniences with cutouts for sockets and roof rails.
6. Mirror apron
It looks very stylish and unusual, visually expands the space and creates an unusual visual effect. But many people are very uncomfortable with constantly seeing themselves in the mirror while cooking or washing dishes. Therefore, instead of a mirror panel, it is better to use a mirror tile with a sandblasted finish and partial matting.
From the designer
A glass apron is very good for a cramped and small kitchen. Unobtrusively reflecting the surrounding objects, it visually expands the space. The glossy surface of such an apron reflects light and makes it lighter.
A landscape or a picture with a view of the city adds perspective, depth to space, pushes the boundaries - exactly what you need for a small-sized kitchen.
High-quality glass panels made by technology are very durable. Such an apron will definitely serve you at least until the next overhaul kitchens.
Installation of a glass apron - important nuances
Installing the finished apron takes very little time. On average, experienced craftsmen need 1-2 hours for a standard apron.
The speed and cleanliness of installation favorably distinguishes skinali from or mosaics.
The glass apron is attached to the wall in two ways.
1. With fastener
This method of installation is considered optimal. The apron is fixed very securely, even if the glass is thick and heavy. Another plus - with this method of fastening, you do not need to carefully prepare and level the wall. In addition, if necessary, the apron can be easily dismantled and put back.
Please note: two types of fasteners can be used - hinged or through.
Hinged fasteners- these are metal plates - "hooks" the size of a centimeter, into which a glass panel is inserted. There are no holes in the apron. The plates press the glass and are very subtle. This mounting method allows you to most accurately join the edges of the panels if the apron is not solid.
Using through fastener before tempering the glass, special holes are made in the corners of the apron for screws. After installation, they are closed with special decorative caps with a diameter of 2 cm.
The advantage of this method is that there is a gap of about 4 mm between the glass and the wall. Therefore, such aprons can be mounted even on a very uneven wall or, for example, on an old tile. But fasteners will always be in sight, and they will not fit every design.
2. On glue or liquid nails
With this method, the glass panel of the apron is glued to the wall. It is very important that the wall is properly prepared. The surface must be leveled, plastered and dry. Installation was skinned with glue on one side easier - no need to drill walls and fiddle with fasteners. On the other hand, the use of fasteners is considered more reliable.
After mounting the glass panel, the joint between the apron and the countertop is closed with a wall ledge. If the apron is not solid, but composite and there are joints, it is very important that the master carefully aligns the panels without leaving gaps. Joints are treated with silicone sealant, which protects the wall from fungus. The thinnest layer of sealant on the outside will be invisible with the careful work of the master.
The standard installation offered by Moscow companies does not include preliminary preparation of the wall and the installation of fittings and accessories (skirting boards, roof rails, sockets, lights, etc.). These services will have to be paid extra.
If desired, the installation of a glass apron can be done independently. But this work requires experience and skill in handling glass.
Dimensions
The standard height of the kitchen apron, as a rule, is from 40 to 90 centimeters. According to experts, it is desirable that the length of the glass panel is no more than 2-2.5 meters. If you have a large kitchen and need a long apron, make it a composite one. At the same time, the joints with high-quality work are almost invisible.
How much does a glass apron cost?
Prices for a glass apron, even in Moscow, not to mention the regions, can differ very much. How much the finished product will cost depends on many factors: the type of glass, the method of coloring and applying the image, the method of installation and the cost of fasteners, is it a composite or one-piece apron, are there beveled corners in the working area, is additional design refinement of the image needed, etc.
The site editor studied the price lists on the sites of a couple of dozen Moscow companies that manufacture custom-made glass aprons, which made it possible to get some idea of the services and the general price level.
The departure of a measurer in Moscow costs about 1000 rubles, in the region - about one and a half times more expensive.
On some sites, you can use a calculator that allows you to get a preliminary calculation of the cost of a future apron. The price, of course, will turn out to be very approximate and can easily change with a real order.
We tried to calculate the cost of an apron made of tempered glass with photo printing 250 cm long and 60 cm high with cutouts for two blocks of sockets and roof rails. Three calculators promised that such an apron would cost about 14 thousand rubles. This price includes measurement, the cost of manufacturing an apron, delivery within the Moscow Ring Road and installation.
If clarified Optiwhite glass is used, then the price of exactly the same apron rises to 17.5-18 thousand rubles.
On average, prices for a 6 mm tempered glass apron with UV photo printing start at 4.5-5 thousand per square meter including the cost of fasteners.
An apron with photo printing with a 3D effect will cost from 9.5 thousand rubles per meter.
The minimum price for a transparent tempered glass apron 6mm without photo printing starts from 3.5 thousand rubles. The same apron, but made of transparent Optiwhite glass, will cost about 30% more.
Tempered glass is 40-50% more expensive than ordinary silicate "raw" glass.
If you choose a triplex with photo printing, then prices start at 10.5 thousand per square meter.
The average production time for a glass apron is 10-15 business days.
Keep in mind that there are a number of services that you may have to pay extra.
These include trying on an apron, a color proof, a color proof, additional design processing of a drawing and the creation of an individual layout. Some companies charge a fee to purchase an image from a photo bank. Many manufacturers offer to additionally protect the surface of the apron with a transparent or colored protective film. For some, this service is free, for others - from 500 rubles per linear meter.
A virtual fitting of three variants of aprons in the photo of your kitchen within the Moscow Ring Road costs 900-1000 rubles. Some companies when placing an order are taken to do it for free.
For examples of how a glass apron can look in a real kitchen, see our photo gallery:
Photos of aprons from manufacturers
