Why do you need aluminum skirting for the countertop?

Cozy and functional kitchen - the “face” of the whole house

The kitchen is, figuratively speaking, the “face” of the hostess. By how clean it is, cozy, placed in places, you can judge it. Freshly washed curtains, flowers on the windows, neatly placed dishes - her characteristic. However, it also depends on the equipment of the room, whether it will be convenient to work here, whether it is pleasant in the evening to sit over a cup of tea.

Elegant white furniture in the interior of the kitchen

In order to preserve cleanliness, the hostess doesn’t have enough efforts: even the most ardent kitchen-caretakers keep crumbs waking up in the spaces between the cabinets, the table and the wall, cleaning vegetables that fall, which are not always possible to remove and remove, dust accumulates, which you can get rid of kitchen set.

Understanding how important it is to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, without moving furniture and without disturbing the interior of the room, experts found a way to facilitate the cleaning procedure by offering to install baseboards on the tops.

Plinth for countertops for the cleanliness of any kitchen

What it is and how it works

Durable aluminum kitchen plinth for countertops

Usually, speaking of the plinth, we present a long rail covering the edges of the flooring, which hides defects and prevents dust and dirt from accumulating in the corners and edges of the room. The plinth for the table top performs the same function. Made in the form of ribbons of various widths and materials, it will reliably cover the niche between the table and the wall and will not allow liquids to leak, the crumbs to fall to the floor, attracting swarms of cockroaches, to accumulate debris on the floor at the table.

Aluminum baseboard plinth with PVC mounting rail

In a number of models of kitchen sets, especially made of expensive materials, the plinth for the countertop is already provided in the kit and is made of material identical with furniture, of the corresponding color and format. But even if it is not there, it will not be difficult to acquire such a molding for the table top.

Plinth for countertops made of artificial stone, corresponding in color and material

Types of baseboards

A variety of types of plinths in color and texture

Today the trading network offers baseboards of various characteristics:

• made of various materials: plastic, ceramic, wood, stone or aluminum;
• may have a different shape and be triangular, flat or square;
• product widths are different.

Triangular aluminum kitchen baseboard with sticker

Each of the types of baseboards has its own advantages and disadvantages, which are reflected in the table.

Aluminum plinths, different in shape and size

Each of the materials is good in its own way, and the decision on the choice of plinth, which is installed on the table top, remains for the buyer. However, one should not forget that the acquired furniture item should fit organically into the general interior of the room, its color should not “cut” the eye, and the material should correspond to that of the entire kitchen unit.

The choice of plinth, depending on the color of the countertops kitchen

Advantages and disadvantages

Aluminum baseboard - the most durable and practical option

The plinth for the aluminum worktop is really more expensive than plastic, but this fact cannot be taken as a drawback: its price is justified by higher strength and durability. The rest can be noted, in addition to the already listed, solid pluses, which has a plinth made of aluminum:

• heat resistance;
• convenience and ease of care;
• there are various modifications with replaceable color trim;
• has different types of coatings: simple, relief, polished;
• you can buy only molding or complete with colored tape, which is easily replaced;
• functional and decorative.

Aluminum skirting with monochromatic polymer coating in standard colors

If the molding initially does not include a set of kitchen furniture, but the decision to install it is made, when choosing a plinth, you must pay attention to the following factors:

• the profile must be matched to the color of the tabletop;
• the material of the working surface and baseboard should be identical;
• molding can be the same color, as furniture fittings.

Narrow aluminum plinth for kitchen in the interior

When choosing, not only functional qualities are important, but also aesthetic design of the kitchen, which will make it the warmest and coziest place, regardless of the area of ​​the kitchen room.

A great combination - a tabletop made of artificial stone and aluminum baseboard in the color of accessories

Installing the plinth for the countertop in the kitchen

Plinth for kitchen countertops, set your own hands

It is better if the consultant designer will install the aluminum skirting board on the tabletop. But if the home master is confident in his abilities, you can also mount the molding with your own hands.

Installing the inside of the plinth to the tabletop with your hands

The main requirements for the installation of plinth are accuracy and tightness to the edge of the countertop and the wall. With proper installation, it will not only complement, but also the continuation of the table, expanding its useful area. In addition, with proper installation will be hidden all the flaws of furniture and walls.

Beautiful aluminum plinth for kitchen under color of a sink

The form of the plinth should be chosen according to the size of the room and the configuration of the kitchen unit.

Rectangular Aluminum Plinth for Table Top

Elements of kitchen plinth and its connecting parts

Installation is carried out in the following order.

1. It is necessary to check the composition of the product kit; it should include:

• basic part;
• decorative trim;
• straight and corner joints;
• fasteners.

The components of the plinth - the base part and decorative finish

2. Measure the kitchen countertop and trim the baseboard, adjusting it to the dimensions obtained. For this you can use a file with small teeth.
   

   We adjust the baseboard to the required size for our countertops

3. Drill the holes in the base part of the baseboard to strengthen it on the wall.
   

   Drill a hole and attach the base to the tabletop

4. Level check that the base is placed strictly horizontally.
5. Fixing connect the base part of the baseboard with a wall.
   

   We connect the main parts of the plinth

6. Do not forget to fasten a special rubber seal that protects the tabletop from the ingress of water and dirt.

Installation is complete, and with proper performance of work in the kitchen, order will be ensured, and the room will have an aesthetic and well-groomed appearance.

Aluminum plinth for kitchen countertops

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