PLATE by Studio David Thulstrup

Kitchen fronts

The kitchen fronts have been designed and produced as a layered structure with 5/64 " aluminium plates on either side of a classic, black MDF plate, which is colored in the mass. The edges are exposed, which makes the layered structure visible from the side, creating a timeless and unpolished look that lays bare the essence of the materials in an honest, unfiltered way. The aluminium plates are available in a modern, painted version as well as in a hand-brushed version, which makes the surface less harsh and industrial in a milder more tactile way. The painted version has been treated with a powder lacquering, giving it a surface that’s more durable over time, compared with other types of paint. The available colors for this treatment are matt white (gloss 10), and matt chocolate (gloss 10) on both sides of the produced fronts. In addition, the brushed version is available with a special, ground surface, which lends it a unique and original expression, found on both sides of the produced kitchen fronts. The side panels are available as a ⅛ " aluminium plate with all surface varieties described in the above.

Design varieties

In the painted design variety, the core material is an MDF plate, which has been colored in the mass, and the surface is an aluminium plate with powder lacquer. PLATE has been designed with an innovative, integrated handle solution, meaning that the kitchen is ‘handle-less’ in the sense that the differences in the placement of the plates become the handle itself. All visible MDF plates have been treated with beeswax, and the colors come in the deep, vibrant and honest nuances, Matt white, RAL 9003, gloss 10, and Matt Chocolate, RAL 8017, gloss 10. The design variety in brushed aluminium has black MDF as its core material as well as a brushed surface, giving it a solid and inviting look. This design variety comes with the same integrated handle described in the above, and all visible MDF edges have been treated with beeswax.

Countertops

The countertop comes in solid, stainless steel as well as two modern granite varieties. The countertop in stainless steel has a thickness of 6/32 ", the edge has a radius of 1/16 × 1/16 " on all edges, and the surface is brushed, which gives the material a solid and matte appearance. The countertop varieties made from granite are available in two versions: light-grey Belgian granite and Baltic brown light. The variety in Belgian granite has a thickness of 1 3/16 ", it has a lightly ground surface, and it functions as a durable work surface as well as a matte contrast to the glossy, white color on the kitchen fronts. The edge has a radius of 1/16 × 1/16 " on all edges, and the surface has been treated with impregnation. The Baltic brown light variety has a thickness of 1 3/16 ", a light structure in the surface, which has been treated with impregnation, and the edge has a radius of 1/16 × 1/16 " on all edges.

Doors, drawers, side panels and additions

The Doors on PLATE (T=25/32 ") are compatible with all SEKTION products. Drawers (T=25/32 ") are compatible with all SEKTION products. Side panels (T=⅛ ") are compatible with all SEKTION products. Additions (T=25/32 ") are compatible with all SEKTION products. Toe kicks (¾ ") are compatible with SEKTION products. Moreover, doors and drawers are available with additional handles, which also come with push-function.

Maintenance

The painted version is easy to clean with normal, mild household detergent. The brushed version can be cleaned with metal detergent, specifically suited to aluminium. Also, it is recommended that the visible edges from the core material are treated with beeswax every second year. The latter is dependant on frequency of use and cleaning.