When decorating the kitchen, you will need to install baseboards, for which you need to choose a better material, so what is the best material for kitchen baseboards?Which one is better?
The choice of kitchen baseboard material depends on the individual's needs and preferences. Here are some common baseboard materials and their characteristics:
1. Aluminum alloy baseboard: Aluminum alloy baseboard is a high-grade and high-aesthetic product, which is favored by consumers. It has excellent corrosion resistance, innovative design and rich color options, easy to clean, no pollution, and excellent environmental performance. The surface adopts anodizing process, which has high hardness, wear-resistant and does not fade. Aluminum alloy baseboards are suitable for various types of cabinets and are the best choice for high-end custom cabinets.
2. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) baseboard: PVC baseboard is a very common baseboard material, which has many advantages, such as having a certain elasticity and not easy to breakIt has good waterproof and moisture-proof performance, and will not be deformed even if it is in a humid environment for a long timeEasy to install, easy to install with cabinets;**Cheap and suitable for consumers on a budget. However, the disadvantages of PVC baseboards also need to be noted: the strength is relatively weak, and it is difficult to withstand heavy impacts;It is prone to deformation and yellowing due to heat and light.
3. MDF baseboard: MDF baseboard has the following advantages: it is cheap and suitable for low-end kitchen cabinetsMDF has a certain density and hardness, which can be used to resist pollutants such as cabinet fumesThe surface is flat and easy to clean. However, MDF baseboards also have shortcomings: they are not resistant to water, humidity and other environments, and are more likely to absorb water and expand and deformPainting more than once may be potentially harmful to health and requires caution when used.
4. Synthetic stone baseboard: Synthetic stone baseboard is a new type of baseboard, which is relatively rare in the market at present, but has a relatively great advantage in terms of use experience: it has extremely high toughness and strength, and is not easy to breakIt has waterproof, moisture-proof, mildew-proof and anti-fouling performance, and is more durable than other material baseboardsSmooth, easy-to-clean, re-scrub and resistant to chemicalsThere are many color options for all kinds of cabinets. But the downside of synthetic stone baseboards is that they are relatively high and not suitable for consumers on a budget.
Overall, when choosing a kitchen baseboard material, you need to choose it according to your individual needs and budget. If you have high requirements for kitchen cabinet configuration, it is recommended to choose aluminum alloy baseboards or synthetic stone baseboards.
How high is the kitchen baseboard in general
The height of the kitchen baseboard is generally determined by the height of the cabinets.
At present, there are three main specifications of cabinet baseboard heights in the market: 73 mm, 80 mm and 85 mm, of which 73 mm height baseboards occupy 70% of the market share. And abroad, the baseboard with a height of 150 mm occupies 90% of the market share.
Therefore, if the height of the cabinet is around 750 mm, then the height of the baseboard is generally chosen to be 73 mm;If the height of the cabinet is around 800 mm, then the height of the baseboard is generally 80 mm;If the height of the cabinet is around 850 mm, then the height of the baseboard is generally 85 mm.
The above information is for reference only, it is recommended to consult a professional decorator for more accurate information.