Fasten the plinth to the tabletop by yourself.

Many women spend most of their time in the kitchen, so they strive to make it as cozy and comfortable as possible.

A decent look to the kitchen set will be given by baseboards attached to the worktop and closing the gap between it and the wall.

Availability baseboards necessary on any the kitchenbought in a store, ordered in a workshop or made personally, as it has practical functionality.

The appearance and cleanliness of the kitchen will depend on the correctness of its installation.

Types and purpose of the plinth

In the space arising after installation kitchen headset between wall and furniture, moisture, product residues and other particles that are difficult to remove may accumulate.

They can cause an unpleasant smell and even begin the process of rotting, which can lead to the destruction of furniture and the appearance of unpleasant insects.

To avoid such consequences, there is kitchen plinthwhich ensures cleanliness on the kitchen.

The plinth consists of a strip and a guide that attaches to the table top, and on which the plinth is subsequently put on.

It also helps to conceal small defects in built-in utensils that result from irregularities. walls or other reasons.

The plinth perfectly closes all the gaps and gaps, firmly connects the joints that occur at the edges of the tabletop and apron, fasten all surfaces located at different angles.

The set purchased under the order is completed kitchen plinthnecessary accessories, caps, butt elements.

Furniture and related accessories in such cases are made of the same or suitable in composition material, the same color and texture.

If it is purchased ready furniture in retail chains, plinth will have to buy yourself.

In this embodiment, it is worth remembering that the baseboard should be combined in all respects with the headset.

• If the composition of the purchased countertops made "under the stone", the related equipment is similar.
  
  

  For countertops made of natural or artificial stone, it is best to buy a marble or metal-plastic plinth.

• Wood coverings fit texture for the type of trees from which made countertop.
  

  For the countertop of chipboard or natural wood is ideal wooden plinth.

• You can choose "metal" or other plinthsuitable under material handles and other accessories on retractable and mounted headset modules.
  
  

  For a stainless steel table, the best solution would be to install an aluminum or stainless steel baseboard.

  On sale are available aluminum constructions or their plastic imitations, which will bring to the desired size.
  

  

  Finished skirting for countertops have a variety of colors.

Most popular among kitchen plinths are plastic and aluminum products. They are used in cases where the selection of accessories from a texture similar to the whole headset is impossible.

Aluminum and plastic are considered universal.

1. Plastic plinth - polyvinyl chloride, manufactured by extrusion method.Plastic melts, for the desired color it adds the necessary pigment.
   
   

   You can laminate the top layer with different films that mimic the texture under the baseboard plinth.

   The most common textures are stone, metal or wood. The surface of the coating can be smooth, shagreen, matte or glossy.
   

   

   The advantage of plastic in a rich color range and size range, easy installation and flexibility.

   Plastic is resistant to moisture, environmental safety and affordable price range. Material very handy in cases of bumps walls and complex forms.

2. Aluminum Baseboard it is durable, so special oxide film is applied to it. It helps to endure various loads and easily tolerates various cleaning products, including aggressive ones.
   
   

   The material is durable and heat resistant.

   Fittings of this type are preferred to protect the space delimiting countertop with stove or oven.

   

   Aluminum is slightly higher in price, but still acceptable for all segments of the population.

How the device is attached

Accessories kit for countertops equipped with shaped and shaped profiles in three, three and a half and four meters. Silicone seal is located along the length of the structure.

When fixing the plinth, the silicone is firmly attached to the surface, sealing the joints and not allowing moisture to penetrate the ends of the table top.

Parietal plinth has the shape of an equilateral triangle or boot, extended upwards.

The base is fastened with screws; a decorative insert is fastened at the top of the base until it clicks.

The number of fasteners includes right- and left-side plugs, corners, attached to the outside.

All fittings have the same color as the plinth.

Installation easy to implement.

• First, measure from the corner countertop and “cut off” the necessary part of the profile with a hacksaw.
• Abrasive material clean up the end parts. Clearance from countertops until the apron is treated airtight material for better grip.
• Base baseboards applied to the joint and screwed to counter top.
  
  

  If you fasten metal or wooden plinth with screws, then necessarily clean the edges with silicone.

• The side parts are fixed in the same way: the width is measured, then the base is fixed from the sides.
• For installation of kitchen plinthimitating ceramics or stone, you need to use a special glue to match the color of the profiles.
• When the structure is installed, fixing the docking corners is necessary. They simply snap the device installed in the grooves of the parts.
  
  

  Finally, we fix the corners and the front part by snapping it into the base, according to the instructions.

For the exact entry of the decorative insert to properly cut barby subtracting three to five millimeters from the long sides countertops when measuring. The insert is fixed in the corners by pressing. A click will notify you that strap successfully and tightly fixed. Also installed and side elements of the decorative part.

The installation of the plugs will complete the work of fixing the skirting board.

Using silicone sealant, treat all the elements before fixing, wait for it to “grab”. This procedure is necessary for proper fixation and snug fit to the surface. Then insert and press the plugs.

The baseboard will provide the kitchen sterility, cleanliness and freshness, which should be in this room.

Practically installation also takes place. baseboards with glue. This method is less time consuming, but does not allow to hide kitchen adaptations, as firmly attached to the wall. And remove the glue layer after dismantling kitchen plinth will be almost impossible.

In addition, the kitchen plinth will help you to hide the defects of the built-in kitchen and make its position visually smoother.

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