Walls in the kitchen

Kitchen walls are more susceptible to dirt and other adverse factors, so the requirements for their finishing are higher than for walls in other rooms.

First of all, the walls in the kitchen should be made of a material that can be easily and effortlessly cleaned.

Tile

Ceramic tiles, tiles until recently testified to the prestige and wealth of the owners of the house. However, ceramics are popular today, as they are resistant to moisture and easy to clean. In addition, it is a non-flammable material, so ceramics prevent the spread of fire in the event of a fire. Currently, there is a huge selection of ceramic tiles of various shapes, colors and sizes. It is not recommended to use unglazed tiles on the walls of the kitchen. They will be quite difficult to keep clean.

Glass

This innovative material for finishing kitchen walls is finding more and more supporters. Very often, glass replaces traditional ceramic tiles. However, remember that the glass used on kitchen walls must be resistant to high temperatures. It is best if the finishing is made of heat-resistant glass. The glass panel can be transparent, matte or painted. An original mosaic can be laid out on the wall from small glass plates. If a wall made of untreated brick is covered with transparent glass, the effect can be very interesting. However, most often, transparent glass in the kitchen covers walls covered with wallpaper.

Metal

Historically, sheet metal on kitchen walls is primarily associated with fast food. However, it can be successfully used at home. Metal is easy to clean, fire- and moisture-resistant, and is also quite easy to process. The most popular type of metal wall finish is stainless steel sheets. Aluminum and copper are also widely used in the interior.

Stone

Stone is becoming increasingly popular as a finishing material for kitchen walls. In particular, granite and quartz are widely used for these purposes. These are reliable, durable rocks that are easy to keep clean with certain treatment. The same can be said about marble, which, however, is used much less often due to its rather high price.

Tree

Wood can be used on kitchen walls provided that it is treated with protective agents that make the material resistant to moisture. Using wood for finishing is a fairly inexpensive method, but remember to protect the wood from dirt; grease is the most dangerous substance for walls in the kitchen. Special wood wall panels are resistant to dirt.

Paint and wallpaper

Paint and wallpaper are the cheapest way to finish the walls in the kitchen. Naturally, both the paint and the wallpaper must be moisture-resistant. The advantage of this method of finishing is the ease of application. Even an unprepared housewife can wallpaper or paint a wall today.