100 ideas for the interior: a glass apron for the kitchen, a catalog of photos of beautiful solutions

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In the traditional version, ceramic tiles were used to decorate the apron. Its durability, ease of maintenance and resistance to external influences allowed it to occupy a leading position for many decades. But the designers came up with a new solution: a glass apron for the kitchen. The catalog of photos of exquisite solutions will allow you to choose an interesting option for any style kitchen design.

Skinali in the interior

What is skinned

It is important for any housewife that the new kitchen is not only as functional as possible, but also beautiful. A new trend in interior solutions - skinned, will help to change the finished interior in a short time. In addition, this is a fairly convenient and quick modification of the kitchen.

Tempered glass with increased strength is used for the manufacture of skinal. Sheet thickness 6-8 mm. A graphic image or any drawing chosen by the hostess is applied to the back of the glass panel for the kitchen. The main task of the panel is to protect the working areas from steam, splashes from hob... In addition, the panel must be resistant to the high temperatures that occur during cooking.

Unlike tiles, the structure of the panel has no seams and is made from a single sheet. This allows you to apply sufficiently voluminous drawings that will look like a single whole. After the bright colors were removed, the tiled coating will seem rather dull and faded.

A glass apron for the kitchen must meet safety requirements. When broken, it does not shatter into pieces, but simply crumbles. The fragments do not have sharp corners.The primary surface of the glass should not have any shades, only a pure, maximally white color, so that the picture on it sparkles with all colors.

Before choosing, it is necessary to study all the positive and negative sides of glass panels.

Urbanism in the interior

Advantages and benefits of skinny

The main advantage of skinali is its beautiful appearance and practicality. In addition, some other positive aspects of the panels should be highlighted:

tempered glass has increased resistance to external influences, including chemical;
a variety of patterns and the possibility of simple replacement after some time;
easy care with conventional kitchen products;
the glass has passed the tempering processes, which provides additional strength;
glass panels are durable. The image is applied in such a way that the sun's rays do not affect it. The pattern remains unchanged throughout the service;
unlimited graphics or drawing capabilities. Any fantasy can be realized;
the installation was skinned much cheaper than finishing with ceramic tiles.

In addition, glass allows you to fully present and reveal all the beauty of the image.

disadvantages

Like any product, skinali has some features, which are best known before deciding on the installation of a glass panel:

this is far from a budget option for finishing. High-quality glass, individual drawing costs enough;
stains from poor cleaning, hand prints remain on the glass surface. Cleaning needs to be done more thoroughly;
bright photo on kitchen apron can get bored over time. Therefore, when choosing, you should think about the use of non-standard landscapes or images. You can refer to the opinion of the designer, who will help you arrange skins in accordance with the chosen direction. In addition, he will help visualize the future interior with the help of programs before making a final decision;
the finished panel cannot be cut. There is no possibility of installing additional sockets after installation. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for all holes at the design stage.

Glass panels can also be selected for people on a small budget. The final version of the finished product will delight you with its magnificence, and cash costs will quickly fade into the background.

Plain backlit glass

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Selection of a glass apron for the kitchen, the price of complex images

You can pick up a variety of options for kitchen aprons made of glass. The most budgetary one is ordinary glass. Its role in the kitchen is functional, such a product cannot bear a decorative load. Simple protection for a painted or wallpapered wall.

Photo	Recommendations
	The apron can be slightly decorated, for example, by installing a matte surface. Alternatively, simple drawings. Coffee beans or calligraphic lettering will fit effectively into any design.
	The back of the apron can be painted with an interesting color. This cannot be done independently, because the surface must undergo heat treatment after applying the paint. This will increase the cost of the skin by 20%. The advantage of such a coating is a large selection of shades and the durability of the pattern. This is suitable for interiors with complex designs and a variety of colors in the interior.
	The applied drawing on the panel is an independent accent in the room. It is he who gives the kitchen individuality and uniqueness. A well-chosen image can expand the space. For example, a drawing with perspective. The price increase was cut off with a picture by 50%.
	Image in 3D projection. The effect of depth, the expansion of the boundaries of the kitchen will not leave anyone indifferent.Increase in price by 2.5 times.
	Mirror apron. For small spaces, this is just a godsend. Visual change in the boundaries of the kitchen. The designers offer an interesting processing of the mirror cloth: aged, tinted, with a printed pattern, made up of parts of different sizes. You can see the options for placing mirror aprons for the kitchen in the photo gallery.

Important! When choosing a glass apron, it is important to pay attention to the color of the primary glass. The slightest tint will distort the finished image.

Models for kitchen, catalog of images of beautiful designs

For different style direction of the kitchen and the interior as a whole, it is fashionable to choose your own individual format for decorating glass aprons for the kitchen. A selection of beautiful photo formats will help you make the right choice.

Photo	Model
	Panels depicting urban areas and quiet streets will look harmonious in the classic interior.
	For Art Nouveau, a panorama with a metropolis or a photo of bridges is suitable. The city at night is a fairly popular image for a modern trend.
	Provence style cannot be overloaded with modern drawings. Small flowers, sky, water surface in soft shades will visually expand the space and give additional comfort to the room.
	The design was skinned with a pattern with large flowers. Roses, orchids or water lilies are so loved by many housewives.
	For a calm design and pleasant relaxation, you can use the panels with applied drops or coffee beans

The main task of a color image is harmony with the general direction and correspondence with the general color gamut.

Choice of colors

When choosing a shade for the design of an apron for a kitchen set, you need to follow the general color combination rules.

The green color is harmonious with the light green interior. In addition, the overall design can be done in beige, brown or gray shades. It is important that the elements do not merge with each other.

For an apron in lilac color, a harmonious combination will be the design of the kitchen in light pink or cream tones. Such an interior is typical for calm owners. For energetic people, this direction may not work.

The classic combination of white and black contrasts can be diluted with a red panel.

Lighting

In addition to choosing a pattern and color scheme, it is important to think about the lighting of the apron. Correctly selected backlight can decorate even the simplest glass panel on the kitchen apron. Spotlights or a diode strip will favorably emphasize any skin pattern.

In order to decide on the decoration option, you can study the catalog of images of glass kitchen aprons or watch a video of interesting designs.

Apron lighting

Varieties of glass kitchen aprons

The main requirements for an apron are that it should not be afraid of water and withstand a temperature regime of about 150 °. And, of course, the hostess should like him. Currently, there are several options for the panel.

Stalinite

Stalinite is a panel made of ordinary glass, which is heat treated at a high temperature and then quenched. Its shock resistance is 10 times higher than that of plain glass. If damaged, it crumbles into safe fragments. Stalinite is not afraid of high temperatures, it can be installed near the hob.Stalinite is resistant to chemical attack from household chemicals. It can be treated with abrasive substances. Service life over 10 years.

Of the shortcomings of stalinite, it can be noted that it is impossible to make additional holes in the finished product, for example, for a socket. This can only be done prior to hardening.

Stalinite lineup:

Photo	Model
	Stemalite - the surface is painted before hardening.
	Satin - matt surface. Caring for such glass is a little more difficult than for ordinary glass.
	Skinali - glass aprons with decorative design.
	Optivayt - the hardened surface is additionally bleached. This is necessary for harmonious color reproduction, especially in light-colored designs.
	Glass panels with additional LED illumination, which is built into the primary structure from above or below.

It is important! A glass panel with a thickness of 4 mm is inexpensive, but it also has less resistance to mechanical and physical stress. The tougher glass is 6 mm thick.

When choosing tempered glass for an apron for the kitchen, the price is indicated per unit of product or per meter, excluding auxiliary work. The cost of the final version is influenced by mounting options, additional holes, installation of lighting. You need to be prepared for additional costs.

Laminated glass

An apron made of laminated glass or triplex is a multi-layer structure made of glass glued together with a special polymer compound. Due to this, in the event of an impact, the glass will not crumble, but will remain on the film. The panels are usually 8 mm thick.The polymer film has more than just a protective function. With its help, an apron can be given a beautiful decor.

Advantages:

safety;
strength;
heat resistance;
variety of designs;
ease of care.

The disadvantages include high cost and high weight. In addition, the transparency of the triplex is reduced due to the film interlayer. Production time - up to 1 month.

There is an unlimited number of options for decorating laminated glass. It can be photo printing, matte or painted surface, mirror or foil canvas. It is fashionable to decorate the apron with leather or fabric base.

Triplex with decor

Plexiglass

A glass surface made of acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is called plexiglass.The advantages of plexiglass include absolute resistance to shock loads. In addition, the structures are lightweight and have good flexibility. For its installation, small errors on the wall are allowed. You can work with it after installation, for example, cut out additional holes, install fasteners.It does not take much time to make plexiglass.

In addition, the positive aspects of the panel should be noted:

variety of designs;
waterproofness;
environmental friendliness.

When leaving, Plexiglas cannot be treated with abrasive substances, it can be easily scratched. It negatively perceives both household chemicals and alcohol-containing compounds. Plexiglas does not accept temperatures from 80 °, the surface may deform. In this connection, such an apron cannot be installed above the hob.Plexiglass panels are inferior to glass aprons in terms of color rendering and perception.

Plexiglass apron

Ceramic tile

The ceramic tile apron is the classic design of the protective panel. Modern manufacturers offer a sufficient variety of textures, geometry, colors, which allows you to bring to life the most unexpected design techniques. Products can be imitation wood, metal, leather or stone. It is difficult to determine by the appearance of such a coating that it is a ceramic tile.

The tiles are easy to maintain, they are resistant to high temperatures, which makes it possible to install them near the stove. Ceramics have high impact resistance. With timely care and proper installation, the tiles will last more than a dozen years.

When choosing a tile, it is important that its texture is in harmony with the general direction of the space. In addition, it must be borne in mind that it will be much more difficult to care for the relief surface.

The advantages include easy maintenance and moisture resistance. The main disadvantage of the products is the complex care of the seams. For persistent dirt, you may need to refresh the grout. You can pre-coat it with a protective compound.

Ceramic apron

Photo printing on a glass apron

Photo printing on an apron allows you to realize the most daring decisions. When choosing, you should consider how such an image will fit into the overall interior. A win-win option is a culinary photo. Bright fruits, beautifully presented culinary dishes, champagne in a misted bottle with water droplets will suit both wooden surfaces and modern interiors. Beautiful design of photo printing on glass for the kitchen in the catalog of photo selections.

Stylish photo printing of urban style will emphasize high-tech or modern design. Aprons with multiple images can overwhelm the interior. It is better to choose one plot that will emphasize all the advantages of the room.

Photo printing is applied to the panel in several stages. First, the glass is prepared, all the holes are cut. Then, on special equipment, an image is applied to the surface of the apron. At the end of the process, the photo printing is covered with a protective layer, which will preserve the drawing during operation.

You can buy a finished product or customize it. The cost of a printed apron will be slightly higher than ordinary glass. But on the other hand, it will delight the eye for many years, giving the kitchen individuality and comfort. Installing additional lighting will make the kitchen space quite stylish. You can see interesting options for glass aprons for the kitchen with photo printing in catalogs of design solutions.

Photo printing on an apron

Glass panel design options

The decision to install an apron in a glass kitchen is the best option for a protective coating with which you can add an unusual accent to the interior. There were a lot of options. You can choose an individual sketch or use ready-made solutions of designers. For the best choice, we have prepared a catalog of photos of glass panels for the kitchen apron.

Self-calculation of the size of the apron

To calculate the dimensions of a glass panel, you can contact specialized companies or resort to the convenient online calculator below. However, consider some surface features:

the apron should go 20 cm under the kitchen cabinets, so the overall dimensions should be indicated with this in mind. This will hide all attachments;
if the apron is supposed to be in a curved design as planned by the designer, it is better not to do such a calculation yourself;
if skinned in the kitchen goes to different surfaces, the total length of the panel should be measured;
the geometry of the panel can have a trapezoidal shape, it is important with this arrangement to measure out all horizontal and vertical lines;
the arrangement of the panel can be in the form of steps or a diagonal layout;
if skinny continues under kitchen cabinets, invisible areas can be made from cheaper material.

Measurements should be made after finishing the surfaces and installing the kitchen unit. It is important to consider that the apron is usually made from a single sheet. You need to make sure in advance whether he will walk up the flight of stairs and enter doorway... The finished product cannot be cut by yourself, in addition, this can distort the pattern.It is best to develop a layout on which you will need to mark all sizes. To measure, you must take a high-precision measuring device.

We measure correctly

Kitchen apron area calculator

Specify the requested parameters and click "CALCULATE the area of a kitchen apron"

Kitchen apron length - L, mm

The kitchen apron can be located on one wall or on several. The calculation must take into account the total length.

Enter the total length of the kitchen apron, mm

Kitchen apron height - H, mm

The height of the backsplash is the distance from the work surface to the bottom edge of the wall cabinets.

Enter the height of the kitchen apron, mm

Approach of the apron under the work surface and the lower level of the wall cabinets - ΔН, mm

It is recommended to put the kitchen apron under the lower work surface and under the lower edge of the wall cabinets of the kitchen set at a distance of at least. than 20 mm

Select the backsplash to fit under the work surface and under the bottom edge of the wall cabinets

Distance between wall cabinets of a kitchen set at the location of the hood - A, mm

The hood is usually located above the stove in the space between the wall units of the kitchen unit.

Enter the distance between wall cabinets at the location of the hood, mm

Height of the section of the kitchen apron at the location of the hood - B, mm

This height is measured from the bottom edge of the wall cabinets to the top edge of the apron. It is recommended to wind the apron at least 50 mm under the hood. The best solution is to extend the apron in this area to the top of the cabinets.

Enter the height of the apron section at the location of the hood, mm

The approach of the kitchen apron section at the location of the hood under the side surfaces of the wall cabinets - ΔA, mm

It is recommended to lead the section of the apron at the location of the hood under the side surfaces of the wall cabinets by at least 50 mm.

Enter the size of the apron entry under the side surfaces of the cabinets, mm

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Kitchen apron area

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Installation methods

The apron can be installed in three ways. When ordering a product, you must decide in advance on one of the mounting options.

Photo	Mounting method
	Fastening with screws, which are closed with decorative plugs at the end of the work. This method allows the panel to be installed on a surface with minor defects. In addition, you can not dismantle the old wall covering. The screws allow you to leave a small gap between the apron and the wall surface. Of the advantages of the method, it is possible to note the possibility of dismantling for cleaning or replacing decor. The disadvantage is that you cannot completely hide the stubs.
	Installation with hinged fasteners. The apron is inserted into special plates, which additionally press it to the surface. This method is perfect for prefabricated structures, allowing you to align the elements as much as possible.
	Installation on liquid nails or adhesive. This method is only suitable for perfectly aligned wall surfaces. The advantage of this installation is the absence of visible fasteners.

After installation, the gap between the panel and the work surface should be closed with a corner. The seams of the combined panels must be treated with a transparent sealant.

Self-installation of the apron step by step instructions

You can install skins yourself, but you will need an assistant to complete a complex process. Help will be step-by-step instructions describing the entire technological process. We have selected the easiest and most affordable way of mounting - with screws. It will not be difficult for a beginner.

Photo	Description of work
	Previously, the wall surface must be leveled and putty
	The outlet is dismantled, first it must be de-energized
	To install the attachment points, it is necessary to attach the glass to the wall, transfer the holes to the wall surface. Then the apron is removed.
	The attachment points are drilled according to the marks.
	Silicone seals are installed in the skin.
	Embedded elements are installed in the wall surface.
	The glass is installed on the surface of the wall, then the apron is attached to the wall using a dowel-nail
	Similar steps are performed for all aprons.
	All mounts are closed with decorative caps.
	The decorative cover of the socket is mounted
	Two-piece finished panel

To help you, you can watch this video of installing a glass panel.

Video: DIY panel installation

Conclusion

More and more owners give their preference to a glass apron. Simple design, luxurious decoration will make all dreams of an ideal apartment come true, filling the room with coziness, warmth and unique decor. To bring it to life, it remains to make only a choice, and soon the kitchen will be filled with new colors.