The protective screen for the wall plate is a direct descendant of the so-called aprons, playing the same role. Initially, a specialized wall cladding in the working area of a stove was considered to be a screen. This area is exposed to intense steam, soot and high temperatures that occur during cooking. Therefore, it requires protection.
Key requirements
The functionality of absolutely all protective screens is identical. Therefore, the requirements for its surface will be the same. These include the following qualities:
- resistance to high humidity and wear;
- resistance to high temperatures;
- aesthetic appearance;
- simplicity in leaving.
Today, manufacturers can offer housewives a range of protective screens for cookers made from a wide variety of materials. Some are made from ordinary self-adhesive film with a pattern. It has an affordable cost, but is relatively short-lived. However, when it becomes unusable, it is very easy to replace it with a new one. For people who prefer to equip the kitchen with good materials, screens on a more durable basis are suitable.
From MDF
This is an inexpensive option, but also short-lived. The service life of the protective shield for the MDF spray plate often does not exceed 4-5 years. In addition, although the surface is covered with a protective layer of color film, it does not have any protective properties. This leads to rapid surface wear. But there is an auxiliary way that will help extend his life. To do this, you will need to contact the workshop engaged in the production of interior doors with a request to apply an anti-vandal coating to the screen. It copes well with high temperatures, is easy to clean and has good resistance to mechanical damage.
Stylish tempered glass panels
Such stove shields are an expensive option. But this way you can achieve an aesthetic appearance of the whole kitchen. At the same time, the cost is also justified by durability. A glass screen with proper care can survive more than one generation of kitchen furniture. The only negative is that it needs to be ordered individually for certain sizes, if a full apron is required. However, compact options can be found in the public domain.
When purchasing a glass screen, it is worth considering its thickness. It is desirable that it be up to 8 millimeters. With this setting, the glass casts green. If the shade does not fit into the interior of the kitchen, it can be covered with a tint film or use clarified types of panels. In most cases, housewives prefer glass screens with beautiful patterns printed on them.
Artificial stone protective panels
Porcelain tile with high strength and aesthetic appearance, resistant to high humidity. It loses to glass analogues in that its surface has roughnesses, even when the boards were polished. This nuance does not significantly complicate the cleaning of such a screen. In addition, the disadvantages of porcelain include the large weight of the plates, which complicates the installation. In turn, such a protective panel is in the middle price category, which has a clear advantage over glass.
When buying a protective screen for an artificial stone slab, it should be borne in mind that it is very easy to damage, but also easy to sand with a power tool. In addition, it is able to withstand heating only up to 80 degrees, so its installation implies a significant distance from the hob.
Metal kitchen screen
Protective screens for the plate, made of metal, perfectly protect the wall from exposure to fire and high temperature. However, in all other respects such a panel is impractical. Its main disadvantages include the small thickness of the metal, because of which it is easily deformed. The second drawback can be called soiled metal surfaces. Stains, droplets of fat and traces of water will be visible on the screen of metal as distinctly as on glass. But removing them will be somewhat more difficult.
When choosing a splash guard in the kitchen, all the nuances and features of each material should be considered. In this case, it will greatly facilitate the care of the working area of the kitchen.