The concept of border comes from Hispanic Arabic and refers to an ornamentation that is placed on the edges of scarves, curtains or bags, or along walls, ceilings and floors. Generally the border has a pattern that is repeated over and over again.
For example: “The walls of the city's historical museum have a border with geometric figures” , “I like the golden border that that leather bag has” , “We have not yet chosen the borders that we will place in the bathroom” .
Also called guards , the borders have a decorative purpose. These are stripes that can function as a border, separation or frame, often contrasting - due to their colors or drawings - with the rest of the surface .
The borders, depending on the case, are made of ceramic , wood , paper , fabric or other materials. On the wall of a children's bedroom, for example, you can install a border with drawings of animals or toys. The tablecloth that covers a table , on the other hand, can have a border that displays images of utensils, tableware and food.
The installation or placement of borders is usually simple, although it is important to be careful to avoid them being crooked or uneven. For the visual result to be attractive, it is essential to carry out the task with precision.
It should be noted that many people choose to make the borders at home. With a piece of fabric it is possible to add a border to a curtain, while with wood you can make the border of a piece of furniture.
The kitchen is one of the environments to which people usually dedicate more time and energy to achieve the appropriate design, since it is usually one of the brightest in the house, which is why defects and bad color combinations are noticeable. more than in the rest of the house.
In the kitchen, the border is a fairly common element that can give the room a very particular movement. One of the most suitable materials in these cases is vinyl , as it offers a glossy finish and is easy to wash, something necessary in the kitchen.
Creating a border is a creative process and as such, there are no limits to what you “should” and “don't” do; It is enough to find the design that we like the most and make it with the most appropriate procedures and materials . A fairly popular option is to place a vinyl base in a plain color and adhere different pieces with shapes or words to it.
Let's look at some considerations before working with self-adhesive vinyl:
* It is recommended to moisten the vinyl base on which we want to place the shapes or words to be able to accommodate them or remove them easily in case of error;
* If we use the base to "remove" a pre-existing border and its colors or designs pass through the vinyl, then we can glue two or more layers, until reaching a sufficient level of opacity;
* It is not enough to buy any self-adhesive vinyl. To create a durable border that is resistant to both dirt and cleaning, it is necessary to get a good quality product;
* in the areas near the stoves it is often necessary to protect the vinyl from excessive heat, as it can soften.
Regarding colors , if we are looking for a discreet finish then we must reduce the palette to a minimum. Generally, people with less experience are not aware of the "noise" produced by excessive chromaticity; But in these cases in which the border must coexist with furniture and a host of different utensils, we must apply the law of "less is more."