Panels and plinths
Available in selected colours and various options to fully match the kitchen with the interior.
Cover panels
Panels are used to mask cabinet bodies and recesses. They are used to finish the bottom and sides of cabinets, the corners of corner cabinets, and to fill the space between the body and the wall. The panels are available in a smooth or decorated version for selected models.
Lacquer finish: A panel made from certified MDF with a thickness of 18 mm, covered with matte varnish. On the inside, it is finished with a white laminate, while the side panels are additionally finished with a colour-varnished fragment 10 cm from the edge.
Natural veneer finish: 19 mm thick panel, made of chipboard covered on both sides with natural veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. In the Stripe model, including milled stripes, the panel is made on a 19 mm thick carpentry board. Protected with a clear, matt varnish.
Stained veneer finish: 22 mm thick panel made of certified MDF, covered on both sides with oak veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. Protected with dyeing oil for wood colours or matt varnish for RAL and NCS colours.
Available finishes
Available models
Panels masking the cabinet bottom
The panels are designed to cover the undersides of hanging cabinets. They also allow the installation of under-cabinet lighting.
Infill panels
These panels are used to mask gaps between cabinets as well as between cabinets and a wall or ceiling. They allow the kitchen furniture to be perfectly adapted to the dimensions of the room.
Side panels
The panels are designed to mask the visible bodies of the last cabinets, the side of a fridge, or high cabinets and hanging cabinets. They are also suitable as kitchen island housing.
Dividers
Smooth decorative panels are designed to be placed between cabinet bodies. Their width is 20 cm, the height can be adjusted to the build-up, and the thickness of the panel depends on the chosen collection and should be taken into account when planning the length of the kitchen line.
Corner cabinet panels
The panels are used to mask a 128 cm x 68 cm corner cabinet. The dimensions of the panel are 20 x 80 cm, two masking strips should be cut from it. For other cabinet dimensions, the panels can be customized in the configurator.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I choose made-to-fit panels?
It is best to choose a panel in the standard size suggested by an IKEA consultant so that it can be cut to the required pieces on-site. As a result, you will avoid possible problems with dimensioning.
If you have a specific dimension in mind, you can take advantage of our configurator and select the appropriate dimension range.
If you have any doubts, it is worth asking a designer or an installer for help in determining the dimensions. You can also order panels from us after installing and measuring the kitchen.
How wide should the side panels be?
We offer panels in standard widths of 62 cm and 39 cm, which can be cut as needed. The final panel width may depend on the assembly method, unevenness of the wall, or other elements.
The width of the panel results from the sum of the depth of the cabinets and the thickness of the front.
If you have any doubts, it is worth consulting a designer or installer or ordering panels from us after assembling and measuring the kitchen.
How to choose the panel size for the Hem model?
If you decide on a panel with a frame in the Hem model, remember that cutting will require interfering with the frame. Therefore, it is best to choose a panel in the target size.
In case of any doubts, it is worth asking a designer or installer for help or ordering panels after installing and measuring the kitchen.
Should the standing cabinet panel have a height of 80 cm or 88 cm?
By default, the side panels in our configurator are adjusted to the height that covers the feet with a height of 8 cm. However, you can choose a custom size shorter by 8 cm, which will only cover the body, or a higher panel if the plinths are more than 8 cm high.
Which panels to choose for the side of your home appliances?
If your kitchen furniture ends with household appliances that do not have a cabinet (washing machine or dishwasher), it is best to choose a full-height panel on which the countertop will rest.
What is the largest panel dimension?
The largest panel available is 70 cm wide and 248 cm high.
How to finish the edge of a panel after cutting?
After cutting, the edge of a panel remains unfinished. Usually, such an edge is not visible, so its aesthetics should not be a problem. However, if you wish the edge to be finished, it is worth consulting with an installer who can suggest the manner of finishing. FRØPT does not offer finishing materials.
How to build a kitchen island with panels?
Panels can be used to finish a kitchen island, both on the side and on the back. The largest panel width available in our configurator is 70 cm. If you need a larger piece, you should order it in multiples. When designing side and rear panels, it is worth taking into account their thickness. If the back panels are to cover the sides, add the thickness of the side panels to the cabinet lengths. If the side panels are to cover the back, take into account the thickness of the back panels and fronts in the depth of the panels.
If you have any doubts as to the dimensions, it is worth asking a designer or installer for help or ordering panels after assembling and measuring the kitchen.
What size should the cabinet bottom masking panel be?
The depth of the masking panel should take into account the depth of the cabinet and the thickness of the fronts. If you are installing side panels, plan them to be longer enough to cover the panel masking the bottom of the cabinet, or vice versa, plan a longer masking panel so that it also covers the side panels.
Can I include an LED strip in the panel under the cabinets?
You can install an LED strip in the panel. In such a case, we will prepare the panel in two parts, you will place the lighting between them. In the comment for the order, enter the width that each part should have so that we can adapt the panel to your needs.
How to select panels for the bottom of hanging cabinets finished with a cuverd panel?
If the panel masking the bottom of the hanging cabinets is to be finished with a cuverd panel, in the comment for the order enter which side of the cabinets will be rounded. Then you will receive a masking panel with a properly rounded end.
Can I construct any piece of furniture from the panels?
Yes, you can construct a piece of furniture to any size, just specify the size of each of its elements. Please note that the varnished fronts are finished with white laminate on the back, while the natural and dyed veneered fronts are covered with veneer on both sides.
How are the lacquered Dividers finished?
The varnished dividers are finished with a white laminate, with a varnish fragment 10 cm from the edge. When planning to extend the panel in relation to the cabinet line, this difference in finish must be taken into account.
Curved panels
These are panels with rounded corners with a radius of 10 cm used to mask the side of a cabinet. They consist of a straight element and a curved element, which are connected using the included mounting system. Curved panels are mounted to cabinet bodies.
The width of the curved element is 10 cm, which should be taken into account when planning the length of the entire kitchen unit.
The curved panels are available in two options: smooth, suitable for all models, and optionally with milling for the Wave, Stripe, Coral, Arch, and Hem models.
Varnish finishing: The panel consists of a flat and curved element made with a certified MDF. The elements are covered with a matte varnish and finished on the inside with a white laminate.
Natural veneer finish: The panel consists of a flat element with a thickness of 19 mm and made with chipboard, as well as a curved element made of solid wood. In the Stripe model, including milled stripes, the panel is made with carpentry board. Covered on both sides with natural veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. Protected with a clear, matt varnish.
Finished with dyed veneer: The panel consists of a 22 mm thick flat element made with a certified MDF, as well as a curved element made of solid wood. Covered on both sides with natural veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. Protected with dyeing oil for wood colours or matt varnish for RAL and NCS colours.
Available finishes
Available models
Left single-sided curved panels
Panels designed for installation on the left side of the kitchen line. They consist of a flat element with maximum dimensions of up to 70 cm and a curved element with a depth and width of 10 cm.
Right single-sided curved panels
Panels designed for installation on the right side of the kitchen line. They consist of a flat element with maximum dimensions of up to 70 cm and a curved element with a depth and width of 10 cm.
Panels curved on both sides
Panels designed for installation on a kitchen island with a width of 62 cm to 90 cm. They consist of a flat element with maximum dimensions of up to 70 cm and two curved elements with a depth and width of 10 cm each.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to choose the width of a single-sided curved panel?
We offer single-sided curved panels in standard widths of 62 cm and 39 cm, which can be cut on your own. In the case of these panels, the width consists of 10 cm of the curved part and the corresponding part of a cover panel. The final depth of the panel may depend on the method of assembly, unevenness of the wall, or other elements.
The safest option is to choose a panel in a standard size. However, if you have specific requirements concerning dimensions, you can use our configurator by selecting the appropriate dimension in the range.
If you have any doubts, it is worth consulting a designer or installer or ordering panels from us after assembling and measuring the kitchen.
How to choose the width of a panel curved on both sides?
Panels curved on both sides include a curved element on both sides, which makes it impossible to cut them. To determine the dimensions, take into account the depth of the cabinets and the thickness of the fronts and possible back panels if you use them.
If you have any doubts as to the dimensions, it is worth asking a designer or installer for help or ordering panels after assembly and measuring the kitchen.
Should the standing cabinet panel have a height of 80 cm or 88 cm?
By default, the side panels in our configurator are adjusted to the height that covers the feet from the side of the cabinet. However, you can choose a custom size shorter by 8 cm, which will only cover the body, or a higher panel if the plinths are more than 8 cm high.
Can I place curved panels at the end of a furniture line that ends with household appliances?
If your kitchen furniture ends with household appliances that do not include a cabinet (washing machine, dishwasher), select a curved panel with the full height of the furniture on which the countertop rests.
It is best to consult an installer to make sure that installing the curved panel to the wall or floor is possible.
What is the largest panel dimension?
The largest dimension of a panel is the width of up to 80 cm for single-sided curved panels and up to 90 cm for panels curved on both sides. The height of a panel can be up to 248 cm.
How to finish the edge of a panel after cutting?
After cutting, the edge of a panel remains unfinished. Usually, such an edge is not visible, so its aesthetics should not be a problem. However, if you want an aesthetic finish, it is worth consulting an installer who will suggest the proper manner of finishing. FRØPT does not offer finishing materials.
How to finish a kitchen island with curved panels?
For the side of a kitchen island, it is possible to use a curved on both sides or two panels curved on one side if the island is deeper than 90 cm.
If you have any doubts, it is worth consulting a designer or installer or ordering panels from us after assembling and measuring the kitchen.
Can I have curved panels for hanging cabinets?
Yes, then enter in the comment in our configurator that this is a curved panel for a hanging cabinet so that we can make a cap of white laminate on the bottom of the panel. If you want an aesthetic finish, you can also order a rounded panel for the bottom of the hanging cabinets.
How to select panels for the bottom of hanging cabinets finished with a curved panel?
If you use panels masking the bottom of hanging cabinets ended with a curved panel, in the comment in our configurator, enter which side of the cabinets should be rounded.
How are curved panels constructed in models including milling?
In models including milling (Stripe, Wave, Coral, and Arch), both the straight and curved parts of the panel include milling. In the Hem model, the straight part has a decorative frame or a frame with a milled interior, whereas the cuverd part is smooth.
Plinths
The plinths are designed to mask the legs of cabinets. They are available in a maximum length of up to 220 cm and a height of up to 15 cm. Regardless of the selected model, the plinths always come in a smooth version.
Varnish finishing: The plinth is made with a certified MDF with a thickness of 18 mm, covered with a matte varnish, and finished on the inside with a white laminate.
Natural veneer finish: The 19 mm thick plinth is made of chipboard. In the rounded version, the cuverd element is made of solid wood. Covered on both sides with natural veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. Protected with a clear, matt varnish.
Finish with dyed veneer: 22 mm thick flat plinth made with certified MDF. In the rounded version, the cuverd element is made of solid wood. Covered on both sides with natural veneer with a thickness of approx. 1 mm. Protected with dyeing oil for wood colours or matt varnish for RAL and NCS colours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I choose any plinth width?
Yes, you can enter your own plinth length. However, we recommend choosing a plinth in the standard size suggested by IKEA so that you can cut it to the necessary fragments on site. In this way, you will avoid possible problems with dimensioning. If you prefer a specific dimension, you can take advantage of our configurator by selecting the appropriate dimension from the range.
Can I choose any plinth height?
The standard plinth height is 8 cm, as in IKEA. However, in our configurator, you can choose any height up to 15 cm to adjust the plinth to the height of the legs in your kitchen.
Can the rims provided by IKEA be used to install the plinth?
No, our plinths have a different mounting system. Due to the used material, our plinths do not have guide bars that allow the use of IKEA rims. To install the plinth, you need the rims used as standard by carpenters, which are attached to the plinth using screws and they should be purchased individually.
What if I need a plinth longer than 220 cm?
The maximum length of a plinth in FRØPT is 220 cm. If your kitchen furniture requires a longer plinth, you should order more than one plinth. It is best to plan connecting the plinths in the places where the cabinets are connected, which will ensure an aesthetic appearance.
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