Kitchen Fronts at a Glance

Choosing the right kitchen front is a crucial step in designing your dream kitchen. However, with a multitude of options on the market, it can be difficult to make the right choice. In this article, we want to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the different types of kitchen fronts and offer helpful tips on how to select the ideal front for your kitchen. Whether you want to buy, change, or renovate your kitchen fronts, or have them custom-made, you will find high-quality options with us that perfectly suit your needs.

Basic Fronts (Melamine Resin Fronts)

Basic fronts (melamine resin) are a popular option when choosing kitchen fronts. They offer a variety of advantages that make them an attractive choice. Melamine resin is a durable and easy-to-clean material available in various colors and patterns. It consists of a thin layer of melamine resin applied to a carrier board.

Advantages: Diverse design; durable and long-lasting material; easy cleaning and care.

Design Fronts (Foil Fronts or 3D Fronts)

Design fronts (foil fronts or 3D fronts) consist of a thin plastic film applied to a carrier board. With a wide range of colors, patterns, and surface textures, they adapt to any kitchen style. They are also affordable and easy to clean – ideal for stylish design at an attractive price.

Advantages: Diverse design possibilities; cost-effective option for kitchen renovations; easy cleaning and care.

Textured Fronts (Alvic Syncron)

Textured fronts (Alvic Syncron) combine decor and tactile texture to create an authentic, natural appearance – from wood to stone to textile. The synchronously embossed surface creates realistic haptics, is decorative, and suitable for everyday use.

Advantages: Natural, realistic textures (synchronously embossed surface); wide variety of decors (wood, stone, textile looks); easy-care, resistant surface.

High-Gloss Fronts (Alvic Luxe)

High-gloss fronts (Alvic Luxe) are characterized by a reflective, high-gloss lacquer finish on an MDF substrate. The UV-cured lacquer ensures high scratch and abrasion resistance, a brilliant depth effect, and easy maintenance. Ideal for modern kitchens with maximum light reflection and clean lines.

Advantages: Mirror gloss with a high-quality mirror effect; high scratch, abrasion, and stain resistance; easy-care and color-stable.

Super Matt Fronts (Alvic Zenit)

Super matt fronts (Alvic Zenit) offer a velvety-soft feel with a permanently matt appearance. The UV-lacquered surface is super matt, anti-fingerprint, and resistant to scratches and abrasion – perfect for calm, minimalist kitchen aesthetics with high practical benefits.

Advantages: Super matt with velvet touch and anti-fingerprint; high scratch and abrasion resistance; easy-care, long-lasting finish.

Matt Lacquer Fronts

Matt lacquer fronts are manufactured on a carrier board with high-quality lacquering and are exclusively available in a matt finish from us. The calm, low-reflection appearance looks particularly elegant and timeless – optionally in a matt or deep matt lacquer finish.

Finishes: Matt lacquer (Lacquer-M), 20% gloss level, lacquered on both sides. Deep matt lacquer (Lacquer-TM), 10% gloss level, lacquered on both sides.

Advantages: Homogeneous, high-quality matt appearance; good resistance to stains and wear; wide variety of colors and precise edge processing.