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What material to choose for the front of kitchen countertops?

    Today We want to give you some original ideas to decorate the front of the countertops kitchen, why, although This is a part of the kitchen in which we do not pay too much attention. time to decorate our home, can also be and even give a touch of class to the room, without losing functionality and gaining more presence.

    Las countertops kitchen They must be well lit, since it is the place where we cook, we cut and chop, we prepare or plate food. Thus, in addition to the extractor hood, We will need lights to illuminate this area of work, being able to install recessed spotlights in the ceiling, in addition to repairing the front of the counter.

    What option to choose for the front?

    to cover the front of the kitchen countertops there are many options:

    • use the same material of the countertop itself, how can silestone be, marble, neolith…
    • find different proposals, such as tiling with vintage tiles, for give it a different touch
    • edge mesh rolled (that you can find in DIY stores)
    • Another option is the wood, to achieve a rustic and warm style and is timeless, so that it doesn't go out of style. The important thing is that you trust a professional company, for that makes a correct treatment of the material, so that it does not absorb moisture that can be generated in the kitchen and that remains in good condition, for a long time time.
    • But if you are thinking about giving a fresh and renewed air to your kitchen, in a very economic, Another option is to paint the walls and even the countertops kitchen. It is a way to change the appearance of your kitchen for a few 100 euros. What you will need is to sand the countertop, with a sandpaper of at least P150, for open the pore to the surface and when it is well sanded, we clean the countertops with alcohol or some degreaser. That's when we can apply a first coat of primer and let it dry, the time they recommend.

    After, We use soft sandpaper to remove imperfections and clean the surface again. powder surface. Now you can apply a coat of paint and We recommend that you use a durable and resistant option, with the maximum adhesion, like polyurethane enamel.

    It is recommended apply two coats, respecting the drying time between one and the other and, after, apply a layer of polyurethane varnish in the finish you like the most, to reinforce the paint and protect it from scratches, so that it does not absorb moisture, etc.

    In Marbles Barcelona, as specialists in the installation of kitchen countertops and bathrooms, We can advise you on everything you need, In addition to offering you a wide range of possibilities and a comprehensive and specialized service, with him that you will get resistant options, safe and adapted to your needs.

    Enter our website and discover everything we can offer you.

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