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The role of the windowsill in the design of the apartment
A modern window sill is often a working piece of furniture. Consider in this article the window sill material and its use in the interior.
Content
- General information
- PVC window sills
- Wood-plastic composite window sills
- Wooden window sill
- Particleboard and MDF window sill
- Artificial stone window sill
- Marble and granite window sills video video
- Porcelain window sill
General information
A modern window sill is a functional interior item, therefore moisture resistance and decay resistance of window sill material are very important.
A window sill can occupy a very important place in the kitchen, since it can play the role of a table, in the bedroom it can serve as a shelf for all kinds of trinkets, in the living room, a modern window sill can be a bench.
Due to the fact that the window sill is actively used, it is very important that the surface retains its decorative properties: it does not fade in the sun, does not scratch.
PVC window sills
The most popular window sills are plastic PVC window sills, as this material is resistant to moisture, easy to install, does not require special care.
And most importantly, the low price.
Modern window sills are made from a multi-chamber PVC profile, they have vertical stiffeners and this is a guarantee of the strength of the window sill.
Such a windowsill copes with large pots of house plants.
A modern plastic coating ensures the durability of this windowsill.
Thermo-adhesive PVC film perfectly protects the window sill from the effects of aggressive sun, protects against mechanical damage, etc.
Lamination with a melamine film (i.e. treated with melamine resins) creates an even more durable surface, resistant to mechanical and chemical influences.
On such a windowsill there will be no scratches from the knife, it will withstand alkali.
Wood-plastic composite window sills
The wood-polymer composite has excellent strength and moisture resistance, so it is widely used in the manufacture of floor coverings, such as: terracesbalconies.
He is known to the consumer under the name terrace board, and this board is made by pressing wood chips at high temperatures with the addition of polymer resins.
The board will be very dense, perfectly retains moisture and temperature drops from -50 * С to + 90 * С.
Modern designers respect this composite, as there is a stone-wood decor, there are color and neutral tones.
Such material is an excellent window sill.
Wooden window sill
Despite the active introduction of artificial materials into life, wooden window sills still occupy their niche.
And although they have a high price, they are more difficult to operate - their popularity is great.
A wooden window sill is very harmoniously paired with wooden frames and this is a historically developed environmentally friendly material.
Modern wooden window sills are made not only from solid wood, but also from pressure-sensitive lamellas.
The raw materials can be valuable species of wood, such as: oak, beech, cherry, maple, etc., as well as cheaper conifers.
There are window sills covered with natural veneer, cork.
The impression of natural wood, although chipboard can be hidden under the veneer.
To protect the tree from moisture and ultraviolet radiation, the wooden window sill must be treated with antiseptics, mastics, varnishes, paints.
Nevertheless, the wooden window sill is very moody, as the tree is poorly related to humidity and temperature changes.
Even cleaning the windowsill is best done with a dry rag or vacuum cleaner, the protective layer of the windowsill is updated every 3-5 years.
Particleboard and MDF window sill
Window sills from laminated particleboard and MDF boards are very similar in appearance to that material - which imitates a laminate film (stone, wood), but these window sills are much cheaper.
Such a windowsill can withstand mechanical damage, it is not scratched by a flower pot.
But in case of damage, if moisture gets into the damaged place, this window sill will swell and exfoliate and cannot be repaired, it must be completely replaced.
Artificial stone window sill
At the peak of popularity, the window sill is made of artificial stone (in the form of agglomerate, acrylic stone, marble).
All these materials are very similar, since mineral fillers are used as raw materials in the form of natural stone chips of various breeds.
Polymer resins and dyes are added to the fillers.
The operational characteristics of artificial stone are identical to natural stone, and in some cases they are superior to natural stone.
Modern technologies allow seamless joints of large surfaces.
Artificial stone window sills have high hygiene.
Although there may be scratches on the surface, they can easily be removed by grinding.
Marble and granite window sills
For people who care about their prestige, you can offer a stone window sill.
This acquisition is expensive, durable, but requires special attention and care.
Usually polished boards are used which have a smooth surface with a mirror sheen.
It is very beautiful, as the natural color and stone pattern are visible.
Marble has a variety of colors and a beautiful texture.
Such a window sill must be constantly cleaned with a neutral detergent, constantly polished with wax, since during operation scratches and stains from aggressive liquids are easily formed.
A more practical window sill is made of granite.
But granite has a poor color scheme and a not very beautiful texture.
Porcelain window sill
The production of porcelain in accelerated form repeats the process of birth of natural natural stone.
Modern porcelain stoneware is a durable, dense material with texture and color to the full depth.
In modern construction, porcelain tiles are used not only in the form of floor and facade tiles, but also in the manufacture of steps and window sills.
Porcelain window sills are not inferior to natural stone, but cheaper and lighter.
