All about aluminum profiles for furniture facades

Knowing everything about aluminum profiles for furniture facades, you can eliminate mistakes in their purchase and use. Attention should be paid to the furniture frame facade profiles for glass. Additionally, it is worth dealing with narrow models for plastic facades and with other types, with black and white profiles.

Modern aluminum profile for furniture facades is widely used... This already speaks volumes about the high quality of such a product. Profile products made of "winged metal" are equally applicable in kitchen and office furniture. Without their use, it is absolutely impossible to implement a number of design developments, including suspended and sliding structures. Also in their favor is the catchy and spectacular appearance.

The rigidity of quality aluminum alloy is quite high... It does not pose any danger in daily use. Corrosion, which is very harmful to many other metals, is completely excluded. For many years, a solid construction will not lose its advantages. However, there are also disadvantages:

• monotonous appearance;

• quite high price;

• the likelihood of rubbing off the paint;

• the likelihood of surface darkening under the influence of detergents;

• susceptibility to scratching on contact with abrasives.

A typical furniture end profile can be of different designs. Straight, they are also standard models are usually made in the form of a square or rectangle. This is a universal solution suitable for all types of cabinet furniture fronts. Even its style does not matter, it is guaranteed to fit into any environment. Radial designs are acceptable for convex or concave surfaces.

In this case, there will be no need to round the walls. Such products are optimal for ultra-modern interiors. Curved models are characterized by an S-shaped waviness. They have rounding of the walls.

Modern facade metal profiles of the mortise variety are often used as part of an LED lighting circuit. This solution significantly improves the color aesthetics. For installation, it is necessary to prepare special grooves. Edging and edging profiles are used in kitchens and living rooms, and they are also used to frame countertops.

The decorative profile plays an important role... It significantly improves the aesthetic characteristics of furniture products. There is also a support option, which is mainly used as legs. These fittings help to achieve solid stability and convenience, and increase the safety of furniture products. Protection against moisture penetration is especially important in the kitchen and in other damp rooms; profiles in the form of handles are placed on the facades, and then they are quite capable of replacing the usual handle.

Color solutions can be very diverse - as well as dimensions. Metal slats are made of both standard and individual (in accordance with measurements) performance. They are suitable for mounting on surfaces made of:

• plywood sheets;

• natural wood;

• MDF;

• Chipboard;

• various types of plastic.

Parts can be designed for installation under glass or mirrors, as well as under other structures with a thickness of 4-10 mm. At the same time, the profile itself usually reaches 1.5 mm in thickness, that is, it does not overload the entire assembly. The length may vary depending on the manufacturer. Basically, it is 5-6 m, and the handles have sections from 0.06 to 2 m; for their installation, facades based on MDF are needed, the layer reaches from 16 to 25 mm.

Even a typical profile has to be cut to size. Cases when its size meets the needs are quite rare. Cutting is done using an electric jigsaw.

This solution fully meets the current fashion in the field of furniture facades. Designs with a large visible size of the metal strip are no longer as popular as they were 10-15 years ago. Narrow profiles can be supplied with integrated handles. This makes it possible to save money and not choose additional accessories. The choice of such products is really wide.

The colors of the profiles are the same as for the typical furniture palette. The black and white profiles are true classics. However, it is much more pleasant to choose solutions with the usual woody color. Often used:

• dark walnut;

• light walnut;

• oak;

• birch;

• cherries;

• beech;

• alder.

Gold and silver tones can look very beautiful. Pastel shades allow for visual softness. Lovers of pomp should choose bright colors. In general, the selection of a profile is not difficult. In some cases, you can limit yourself to a simple colorless material (unpainted metal profile) - the aluminum color itself is outwardly attractive.

There are a lot of types of furniture fittings. And each of them solves a strictly specific problem. There are gradations by the type of section, by the width and by the metal layer. Profile options cannot be interchangeable. It is especially dangerous to replace supporting structures with other types.

But just figuring out what the product is for will not be enough. We also need to pay attention to the brand. Small manufacturers often sell low-quality goods. The narrower the profile, especially the frame one, the cheaper it will be. You will have to pay extra for wide fittings. The price will be especially high for products with an atypical color or non-standard purpose.

The appearance of the elements must ensure a harmonious match to the furniture. It is not only about the color, but also about the shape. Therefore, in any case, you will have to take into account the aesthetic aspects and the concept of the furniture used. Even minor defects in the fittings can ruin the whole impression. Worse, they can cause problems with use or even require urgent repairs.

Almost all types of materials can be inserted inside the aluminum profile. Glass structures with aluminum frames are not particularly durable. But this solution looks very nice. It is recommended to choose tempered glass, which is particularly durable and therefore can be confidently used in modern design trends. Helps to increase grace:

• attaching photos;

• decorating with beautiful images;

• pasting with a film corresponding to the style thematically.

For swing doors, the usual standard profile of the AL brand must be selected. Its size will also have to be taken into account in order to exclude errors.

The dark colored headsets, along with shiny metal panels, fit perfectly into industrial styles. They will help to achieve visual associations with space plots, but they will not fit well into small-sized rooms. The modernistic design of the space usually implies the use of white and other light colors - the role of the frame in maintaining harmony with them. The size of the room will not play a role here.

The contrast between the main and frame colors will perfectly fit into the atmosphere of techno, modern, hi-tech. The loft room also allows you to use this solution. Bright colors can also be combined with a metallic sheen. However, it is impractical to use more than 3 shades in one space.

Alternative solutions:

• the use of monochrome compositions;

• the use of tones that are combined according to personal opinion;

• combination of colors according to the color wheel scheme.

Curved and arched facades should be used only when absolutely necessary. They are very difficult to make and not very practical. Wide models are designed for typical hinges. To install a narrow profile, you must use a special type of hinge. It is also useful to discuss the features of the project with the designers.

Rigid assembly with oversized furniture parts usually implies the use of a frame profile. Aluminum is suitable for joining blocks at joints. The surface tolerates corrosion well and can be given any visual shape. Aluminum profiles are used in:

• cabinets;

• sliding showcases;

• counters;

• doors;

• cabinet doors;

• edging tables;

• edging of countertops and sliding fronts.

Handle profiles are widely used. They are installed both on cabinets and on ordinary doors. Aluminum works well in humid places. Flexible fittings can have any geometric shape. But still it is used mainly in rooms with a modern interior; the classic environment is hardly suitable.

Washing the aluminum composite facade of furniture with water is tedious. In this case, smudges often occur. It is necessary to remove atmospheric blockages and soot with alkaline agents, but only those that are specially recommended for working with aluminum. RM 43, RM 55 ASF are considered good options. Some people recommend cleaning with a high pressure washer with water preheating.