All useful information about aprons for the kitchen in one review: how to choose, what options to pay attention to, how to care for, mount and what could be replaced.

The best kitchen panels

The review includes both budget and premium collections of kitchen aprons made of plastic, MDF, HDF and glass. These are exceptionally high-quality models that have earned positive feedback from customers.

Reasons to buy:

• Small thickness;
• Easy installation;
• Versatility.

The apron is made of HDF board, which is similar in characteristics to MDF, but due to the higher density it turns out to be 2 times thinner with the same strength. The top of the product is covered with a PET film, which is heat and moisture resistant.

The universal design in the form of beige ceramic bricks makes the backsplash suitable for most kitchen interiors. The glossy surface does not absorb dirt and is easy to clean.

Reasons to buy:

• 3D effect;
• Variety of drawings;
• Backlight.

The glass apron has a backlight placed inside, which not only creates a 3D effect, but also replaces the lighting above the work surface. It does not fade with time of use. The picture applied using photo printing does not deteriorate either.

The apron is made of tempered glass. He is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes. Easy to clean, resistant to aggressive detergents.

The screen has no seams, which makes its appearance as stylish as possible and simplifies maintenance. As a drawing, you can use any photo, including ordering an individual production.

Reasons to buy:

• A light weight;
• Quality decor;
• 100% moisture resistance.

The company «Kronoplast» produces ready-made aprons for the kitchen with a universal size. They are made from ABS plastic, one of the best performing materials of all polymers.

The perfectly flat surface prevents the accumulation of dirt and makes cleaning quick and easy. The panel also withstands short-term heating up to 100 degrees.

The pattern is applied by thermal printing, which ensures its durability, good detail and color reproduction.

Reasons to buy:

• Elegant design;
• Strong base;
• Two types of attachment.

The apron is made of MDF board 6 mm thick. Standard dimensions allow you to install it in most kitchens — one panel is enough to decorate one small room.

The panel has a unique matte finish that visually and tactilely makes it look like stone. The marbled gray coloring is successfully combined with many interiors, both modern and classic.

Reasons to buy:

• Thin MDF board;
• Juicy designs;
• Durability.

The apron is made of 4 mm MDF board with a heat-resistant film coating. The special impregnation of the panels makes them resistant to moisture, the development of fungi and mold.

Panels can be framed or glued. The glossy finish protects them from fading and dirt accumulation. The apron is easy to clean and does not absorb odors.

Reasons to buy:

• Large selection of colors;
• Thin panels;
• A light weight;
• Simple care.

Stylish, expressive drawings with high detail have made Trebiti kitchen panels popular among buyers. In addition, they have a very affordable price, are resistant to high humidity, grease and other contaminants.

Light weight, thin body of only 1.7 mm, easy installation with glue allows you to install panels without the help of professional finishers. Even a beginner will cope with the task.

How to choose an apron for the kitchen

Ready-made aprons for the kitchen can have both unusual and standard dimensions — 600×3000 mm. Universal option suitable for most typical kitchens. And non-standard panels should be selected according to their dimensions or made to order.

The main difference between kitchen aprons lies in the material of their base:

• Tempered glass is an eco-friendly material with a special style. It harmoniously looks in modern interiors, successfully combined with lighting. As a rule, glass is decorated with a film glued on the back.
• Plastic (usually ABS) is a lightweight and inexpensive material that can be printed with a variety of images. The thickness of such an apron does not exceed 1.5 cm. A heat-resistant varnish or a metallized coating is used as a protective layer.
• MDF — boards made of wood fibers, have a large thickness of 4-6 mm, are resistant to mold and bacteria, are protected from moisture by film, varnish and impregnations. They look “expensive” and are resistant to mechanical damage.
• HDF — boards similar in characteristics to MDF, which are also made from wood fibers, but have an increased density, which allows them to be made thinner. Optimal for kitchens in which every centimeter of space has to be saved.

If you need a budget option for an apron in the kitchen, you should pay attention to plastic panels. Glass skinals look good in modern kitchens. But MDF and HDF are universal. They are suitable for any interior — unless, of course, they fit into the budget, as they have a higher price.

No less important is the correct choice of apron design. For small kitchens, solid-color panels or with small prints are optimal — preferably in light shades. An apron with a large pattern will look harmonious only in large rooms. And the dark colors of the panels are suitable for well-lit kitchens.

What is better for an apron — ceramic tiles or prefabricated panels?

The main advantages of ready-made panels, regardless of the material they are made of, are the speed and ease of installation with a minimum of requirements for wall preparation. Such aprons are able to hide minor irregularities in the base. In addition, the cost of many panels is often lower than that of tiles.

But ceramics are truly durable. It has all kinds of sizes and designs, allows you to design any apron according to the configuration — even the most non-standard one. But it also has quite significant drawbacks:

• Difficult to glue on your own;
• Expensive to contact a specialist for installation;
• It is necessary to carefully prepare the wall;
• You have to take care of the seams.

Definitely answer — which is better — is impossible. It all depends on the budget, design, requirements.