Do you have an irresistible urge to update the furniture in your home? Do you want to quickly and independently transform a dull room into a bright, filled with interesting pictures children's room, then it is easy to do - stick a film for furniture on an outdated wardrobe.
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Furniture film: what is it?
Self-adhesive film for pasting furniture will help you update your kitchen set without large financial investments, which performs its functions, but is boring in appearance or has visible defects on the facade. Using such an idea, you will not spend much time and can fully implement it yourself.
To replace the old coating with a new film, you don't need glue. We use only simple, accessible tools - self-adhesive film in a roll, a pencil, a stationery knife or scissors, a ruler. The only professional skills you will need are patience and accuracy.
What does the wrapping film consist of?
There are a great many application options. It depends only on your imagination and level of audacity when implementing design ideas into life. Furniture film consists of three layers.
- External. Most often made of polyvinyl chloride, propylene, polyester. Vinyl film is the most widely used. It is affordable and has a long service life. Facades decorated with it are cleaned with detergents, placed in rooms with high humidity. Vinyl film for furniture is resistant to moisture.
- Adhesive. The layer is needed to glue the film itself to the surface being updated. The surface can be absolutely anything - chipboard and MDF, ceramic tiles, plastic, metal. Self-adhesive film will stick to everything perfectly. It is necessary to prepare the facades to be pasted - remove irregularities, putty, sand, then degrease with a window cleaner.
- Protective. Covers the adhesive layer until the film is glued in place. The protective film is removed only when starting work. First, remove about 5 cm from the beginning of the sheet and glue it to the edge of the surface, then the next 10 cm. We act in stages until the end. Smooth out the completely glued canvas with a soft, special spatula or towel, from the middle to the edges.
Types of film for furniture: How to choose the right one.
Film for pasting furniture can be divided by such a feature as appearance. It comes in the following types.
- Single-color self-adhesive film. There is a great variety of different colors. Film of bright, rich colors is most often chosen for finishing furniture in children's playrooms, in kitchen sets.
Single-color self-adhesive film of different colors and shades - Imitation of gold, metal, silver. These surfaces stand out with an interesting shine of nobility and sophistication.
Metallized gold self-adhesive film for interior design work 
Decorative self-adhesive film for silver - Reminiscent of leather, stone, wood of various species. Always looks dignified and noble. Can be matched to any interior design.
Imitation of light wood on the kitchen set - simple and stylish 
Self-adhesive film under a stone for decoration of a decorative fireplace 
Self-adhesive film under imitation leather can become a luxurious addition to any design - 3D images, children's drawings, photo printing. Holds the palm, being a creative interior solution.
Stained glass self-adhesive film with 3D image and embossing 
Self-adhesive film for kitchen furniture with photo printing - Imitating natural fabrics - velour or velvet. Gives furnishings additional softness, brings a sense of calm and tranquility. Can be used in bedrooms, living rooms.
Self-adhesive film velvet for interior decoration
How to choose and use self-adhesive film correctly
Using furniture film, it is possible to cover any surface, but the following types are more suitable for kitchen surfaces.
- Glossy. They give a lacquer shine, add modernity to the kitchen set.
Self-adhesive glossy vinyl film - Matte. Suitable for both the kitchen and for remodeling cabinets, nightstands and other furniture, at your discretion.
Matte gray film is suitable for decorating furniture in loft style - Mirrored. These are needed when you want to make mirror inserts in the finishing of cabinets or a bathroom.
Mirror film can be used as inserts when finishing furniture in small apartments - Transparent and holographic. The former play a protective role on glass surfaces, the latter create the illusion of a three-dimensional pattern.
Transparent glossy film is suitable for protective purposes 
Self-adhesive film with holographic effect
When using the film, the following points should be taken into account.
- It is better to use vinyl in the kitchen because it is not afraid of moisture. The furniture covered with it can be easily washed many times. It does not fade in the sun, and its appearance lasts for a long time.
Self-adhesive film with rainbow colors will make your kitchen brighter - It should be understood that self-adhesive film is decorative. It can cover a stain, small scratches on the old coating, but it cannot mask chips or dents.
Replacing facades with film is the right, budget-friendly restoration option, for a period of up to 5 years.
An important advantage is that you can handle the re-upholstery yourself. The choice of film in construction stores is large, you will definitely find the right option.
