Self-adhesive furniture film, what is it?

Many high-quality interior items lose their attractive appearance after a long period of use. At the same time, they remain strong and reliable, therefore suitable for further use. You can improve their appearance in different ways, but the most optimal is self-adhesive furniture film, which comes in different types and is also suitable for various items. Self-adhesive film can be purchased for the kitchen or bathroom, as well as other rooms.

What is the material

With the help of self-adhesive film it is possible to update any design. It is not difficult to stick it on different substrates, and the resulting coating has a long service life and is highly attractive.

Film for pasting furniture consists of several layers:

the front surface is highly durable, and also has a certain pattern and texture, which makes it easy to update any furniture at home;
glue intended for the procedure of gluing material to different surfaces;
a protective film that is removed immediately before the self-adhesive film is attached to a specific piece of furniture.

Furniture film is made from different materials, but the most popular are products made from polymers, metallized foil or plain paper.

Self-adhesive films are produced using different technologies. For each method, specialized equipment is used. The following methods are used for this:

cast color film - this material can be used for kitchen furniture or used in other specific conditions. Self-adhesive products made using this method are durable, easy to use and retain their unique colors for a long time. Photos of them can be seen below. This material is heat-resistant, so it can be used not only for fastening to furniture, but even for packaging furniture. During repairs, it is taken into account that fixation must be carried out exclusively on a base that is ideally even, clean, dry and smooth. This self-adhesive material can be used for chipboard, MDF or other surfaces. This self-adhesive film can cover not only various interior items, but also doors;
Calendering technology - gluing material made using this method is quite simple. The resulting coating is resistant to shrinkage and other negative factors, but over time it shrinks and therefore loses its attractiveness.

Thus, updating various interior items with a special self-adhesive film for furniture is an excellent solution for every owner of these structures. Self-adhesive film for furniture has many unique parameters, is suitable for gluing various surfaces, and is also intended to protect them from various negative influences.

Types of self-adhesive film

Regardless of the type, each self-adhesive has a good appearance and an optimal price. The main differences between types of films are the quality and individual aspects of their application.

In addition, there are differences in the quality of the adhesive base. Before gluing self-adhesive film to furniture with a flat surface, you should make sure that a thick layer of glue is applied to the area to be treated. For an uneven surface, on the contrary, less adhesive base is needed.

Self-adhesive polyvinyl chloride film used to decorate furniture facades must be of high quality and retain its appearance for as long as possible. The method of their production plays a big role in this.

There is a calendered type of self-adhesive film for furniture. Its main advantage is its low price, but this also leads to a disadvantage: the low price is due to insufficiently high-quality material that does not have a particularly long service life.

Calendered film is mainly used to decorate large rooms.

In addition to calendered and polyvinyl chloride films, there is cast self-adhesive film. It has a higher level of quality, and, accordingly, the highest cost.

Among its advantages are a high level of plasticity and a complete absence of shrinkage. Plasticity allows you to hide various fasteners underneath, and the absence of shrinkage guarantees a long service life of the coating.

Since calendered film is not durable enough, and cast film is quite expensive, the best option is polyvinyl chloride film. A huge selection of coatings can please everyone, including the most demanding customers. In addition, this type has many color options.

For example, you can purchase self-adhesive wenge film for furniture.

Application benefits

The use of self-adhesive products has many advantages:

Counter coverings made before exposure to high temperatures, therefore can be used in different rooms, which makes it possible to update kitchen furniture;
in the process of their production, only safe components are used, so such products do not harm people, which allows them to be used for children's furniture;
They are available in different colors, so you can choose white glossy film, black or some other;
it is allowed to buy material by the cut, so you will receive as much product as needed to complete a specific task;
the painter performing the process should not have specific skills, so a novice painter can cope with updating any item;
The material can be used to decorate a nursery, for which self-adhesive paper with a pattern depicting various cartoon characters is used;
if the work is carried out in a small room, then the ideal choice would be a mirror film, which helps to visually increase the space;
the resulting coating protects the base from various negative influences;
does not require specific care;
the adhesive layer does not require the use of additional adhesives, so reliable and perfect adhesion is guaranteed in any case;
ensures the durability of the resulting coating.

Some manufacturers offer films for furniture that have a truly unique and inimitable appearance, and their photos are located below. The disadvantages of using this material include the fact that before updating any item, you should carefully prepare it before this work, since any distortions, contamination or other problems are not allowed.

If you need to update an old massive set, then material with wenge colors is perfect.

Criterias of choice

This material is presented in numerous forms on the market, so choosing a self-adhesive design is often difficult, so some advice from professionals is taken into account:

operating conditions - if the material covers interior items that are constantly located in residential heated premises, then it is allowed to buy the standard version. If it is necessary to cover elements located on the street, then a special lamination film is selected that is not afraid of negative temperatures;
the condition of the surface that needs gluing. Pasting should be carried out exclusively on a base that is smooth and clean. If it is not possible to level the surface, then a film material consisting of several protective and dense layers is selected;
attractive appearance. The purpose of lamination is to improve the appearance of various objects, so you must choose a material that has the desired color or texture. It should be suitable for the specific interior style and tastes of the owners of the premises;
coloring - when decorating any furniture, you should decide what color the material will have. The most commonly chosen colors are black, red and white. If you just want to protect the surface, you can cover it using transparent material.

It is advisable to choose a product made of PVC rather than polyethylene. Acrylic film also has excellent parameters. It is sold by the cut, and photos of its varieties are presented below. By covering various furniture with acrylic, you can be sure of its protection from various negative influences. Furniture packaging films are used when transportation of structures is required, and at the same time it is necessary to protect them from possible contamination during this process.

Kinds

Vinyl films for furniture are available in numerous types. They are produced in the form of rolls, and their width can be different. The cost depends on the quality of the material, its appearance and manufacturer.

High-quality products are created in three layers, each with its own characteristics:

an adhesive layer, due to which the coating is glued to any previously prepared furniture surface;
the front layer, which is the main element of the material, therefore it is highly durable and reliable, and it is also where the pattern and texture are applied;
protective, ensuring the reliability of the created coating.

Self-adhesive film is easy to use. To use it, it is enough to remove the special paper from the reverse side before directly gluing any surface.

The surface of the film can be different:

glossy - most often chosen for rooms characterized by a lack of lighting, both natural and artificial. This film guarantees the formation of bright and interesting interiors;
matte - considered the ideal solution for bright rooms. Selected for furniture construction made in a calm design. It is considered an ideal option for the kitchen, where it is necessary to emphasize the presence of a work area;
mirror films or products with holographic patterns. Often chosen when finishing various furniture in the bathroom. They are equipped with a variety of images and textures, so many unique and unusual ideas are embodied.

With the right choice of self-adhesive films, it is even possible to visually enlarge a limited space, which is important for small rooms. It is advisable to choose high-quality material, and its gluing should be carried out exclusively to reliable surfaces, so there should be no rotten areas or other damage on them.

Color spectrum

When choosing a laminating film, you must take into account what color or texture it has. The choice of color depends on what kind of furniture needs to be covered, in what room it is located and what kind of furnishings need to be made in the room. When choosing colors, certain recommendations are taken into account:

if it is necessary to cover items located in the children's room, then they must have bright and interesting colors or designs, as they must appeal to children;
For a bedroom or living room, cut-to-length material with a brown or beige color is perfect;
Glossy film for furniture is even available in textures that imitate natural wood or other expensive and specific materials, and these are most often used in the kitchen.

When choosing self-adhesive films and their colors, the painter who acts as the owner of the premises must additionally take into account his own preferences when creating a color scheme.

Advantages and disadvantages

Self-adhesive vinyl film has numerous positive parameters:

the resulting coating is not susceptible to exposure to moisture, which is especially important for kitchen furniture, which is why the material is most often used for it;
does not fade with constant exposure to sunlight;
the procedure for gluing different surfaces is a simple and understandable job that every residential property owner can do with his own hands;
temperature changes do not have any effect on the coating;
provides an attractive and radical update to the appearance of the room, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money on it;
the cost of the material is considered affordable for any buyer;
vinyl films for furniture are universal, so they can be used in the kitchen or other areas of residential property;
It is easy to clean the coating, and for this you can use various cleaning products that do not contain abrasives.

The disadvantages of this solution for updating furniture include the fact that it is quite easy to damage the integrity of the coating using simple mechanical influences. This is especially true in the kitchen, where numerous sharp cooking tools are used. The above positive parameters are inherent only in high-quality material, so when choosing a film it is recommended to purchase a not too cheap option.

Nuances of use

How to glue this material so that the films adhere evenly? The procedure for working with it is considered quite simple, since only sequential actions are performed:

the required amount of material purchased per cut is calculated;
it is decided what parameters, appearance and other features it will have, and gloss or matte film can be chosen;
material is purchased for cutting in the required quantity;
the surfaces are prepared before directly gluing the new coating, and the plastic base only needs to be cleaned of dirt, but the wood is leveled and sanded;
the film itself is prepared, for which it is cut into separate elements, with the help of which various objects will be pasted;
the protective material is removed, after which the painter applies parts of the film with the sticky side to the desired areas of certain furniture;
The film is aligned so that it adheres evenly and correctly;
if a fairly large surface is being covered, then it is recommended to first apply a soap solution to the underside of the material, which will allow you to adjust its location for quite a long time;
To level the painter, you can use a regular rag or roller, but you should not make significant efforts so as not to tear the coating, and a photo of the finished result is located below.

It is even possible to use special elements for the mirror, which are transparent and protective films, and they must be applied without using a soap solution. Thus, any home furnishings can be covered with self-adhesive furniture film. Provides effective protection of the covered element from various negative factors. Photos of different types of films are located below, and they are inexpensive, beautiful and durable. Working with them is considered so simple that it can easily be done on your own.