Different Types of Shutters with different Material Finishes
- PU Lacquers Paint
- Laminates
- Acrylic
- Veneer
The artefact creates an impact on the kitchen viewer. In this article, the various materials that one can use for their kitchen shutters would be stated. For better application and implementation of various finishes, it is advisable to be well aware of the material that each finish is made of, their durability and the variety of colours and textures that are available for each finish.
Shutter finishes that are available for selection and consideration while designing a kitchen shutter panel are as follows:
PU Lacquer Paint Shutters
Like laminate shutters, there is a wide range of paint finishes, the one with a high level of coating and proper buffing gives good gloss factor. These shutters have flawless edges. All the other kitchen shutter finish variants generally have an edgy look whereas, P.U.(polyurethane Paint) painting gives a sleek and seamless look to the shutters. Most of the furniture and kitchen brands use this finish widely. There is more variety in this finish than one can imagine.
Laminate Shutters
Laminate shutters are 1mm thick mica sheet that comes in different colours and finishes. These sheets are pressed on the material of the shutters. This is the first advantage of this type of finish.
Laminate shutters are easy to use as they can be pressed over many kinds of boards like Plywood/M.D.F./H.D.F. These shutters generally have the many variety to offer, in terms of finishes as well as colours. Their finishes vary from matt, emboss and glossy. These types of finish are very durable finish, used in kitchens and interiors. Laminates of good quality are usually available as a scratch-resistant variant.
Acrylic Shutters
These are 1mm thick sheets of acrylic that are pasted on Plywood/M.D.F./H.D.F. boards. Their reflective quality is different from that of the other gloss shutters. They have a mirror-like reflective finish. It gives your kitchen a high sheen. A good quality acrylic shutter has high scratch resistance, and maintains its colour and finish for at least eight years.
Veneer Shutters
These are wood skins used in different types of polish to bring out a very rich and elegant look. Actual sheets of wood bark are pasted on plywod / M.D.F./H.D.F. boards. Polishing the surface is used to seize the look of the wood and bring out the natural grains of the wood.
