Furniture vinyl wrap

A furniture vinyl wrap is a vinyl covering sold in rolls that you stick on doors, wardrobes, tables and shelves to change their colour and finish without repainting. It comes in plain matt or glossy colours, wood effect, marble effect, pearl effect or aluminium effect, and there is one floral print.

If you already know what you want, go to the wood effect vinyl wrap, the plain coloured vinyl wrap or the kitchen vinyl wrap.

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Decorative vinyl wrap for furniture: the types you will find

Every furniture vinyl wrap here is a vinyl roll with glue on the back, to be cut to size. Only the finish changes:

  • plain: matt in white, grey or black, glossy in several colours or in a version for furniture and fridges, plus a roll 55 cm wide for furniture and walls;
  • wood effect: brown for wardrobes, black for tables, white and black, and an oak effect that also suits doors, for which there is the door vinyl wrap for interior doors;
  • kitchen finishes: marble effect, pearl effect and silver-coloured aluminium effect;
  • pattern: a grey floral design, on a 45 × 100 cm roll.

Adhesive PVC vinyl or adhesive paper: what is the difference

Adhesive vinyl, self-adhesive PVC film, sticky back plastic: these are different names for the same material, because in adhesive films the vinyl is PVC, a thin, flexible plastic. The glue on the back is covered by a backing paper that you peel off as you put it on. Hence the name adhesive paper, but on the furniture it is still plastic and is cleaned with a damp cloth.

People looking for adhesive paper for furniture, a furniture wrap or peel and stick wallpaper for wardrobe doors usually mean a roll like these. The difference is in the use: wallpaper covers a whole wall, while these rolls are meant for doors, worktops, shelves and drawers, which you touch and clean every day.

How to choose a furniture vinyl wrap: sizes and finishes

Where the width is given, it runs from 30 to 55 cm: 40 cm for the brown wood effect and the marble effect, 45 cm for the floral pattern, 55 cm for the plain vinyl and the oak effect, and between 30 and 50 cm for the white and black wood effect. If you are looking for a vinyl wrap for furniture 60 or 90 cm wide, the widest roll among those with a stated size is 55 cm: on wider doors and worktops, two strips are placed side by side.

A matt finish hides fingerprints and small flaws better; glossy and pearl effect reflect the light and show every irregularity in the surface underneath, which has to be prepared well. With wood effect, a join that follows the grain is barely noticeable; with plain colours, on the other hand, it shows. For wood grain on the wall, there are wood effect wall panels.

Vinyl wrap for kitchen furniture, wardrobes and tables

In the kitchen, vinyl renews doors, drawers, shelves and the side of the fridge. Keep it away from the hob and the oven: heat warps the vinyl and weakens the glue. For the wall between the worktop and the wall units, consider kitchen tile stickers. Vinyl on bathroom furniture must be kept away from splashes, which make the glue give way at the edges; for the walls there are bathroom tile stickers.

For wardrobe doors, choose a roll at least as wide as the door, so you cover it in a single piece with no joins. For tables and desks there is the black wood effect, designed as an adhesive vinyl for tables and walls; on the table, still use trivets and place mats. For the glass doors of display cabinets, you need the window film instead.

How to cover furniture with self adhesive vinyl wrap

A worn piece of furniture covers well only if the surface is smooth again: light scratches disappear under a matt finish, while holes, chipped patches and swollen chipboard show through the vinyl. Get a tape measure, a craft knife, a soft squeegee and a cloth ready, then follow these steps:

  • remove the handles, fill holes and chips with filler, sand lightly and degrease: the glue only grips on a smooth, dry surface;
  • cut the piece leaving a 2 cm margin on each side;
  • peel off a few centimetres of the backing paper, line up the top edge and smooth it out with the squeegee from the centre towards the edges, removing the paper little by little;
  • if an air bubble is left, prick it with a pin and flatten it;
  • trim the margin or fold it round the back of the door, warming the corners with the hair dryer on a low setting, and refit the handles.

Cleaning and caring for vinyl on furniture

A soft cloth with warm water and mild soap is enough. Avoid alcohol, solvents, bleach and abrasive sponges: they dull glossy finishes and wear away the print. The 40 cm marble effect roll is listed as anti-grease: oil splashes wipe off with a damp cloth.

If a corner lifts, warm it for a moment with the hair dryer and press it down again. Near the sink, always dry the joins: standing water gets under the vinyl and the glue gives way.

How many rolls of vinyl you need and how to compare prices

The price depends on the width, the length of the roll and the finish. To compare them, work it out per square metre: divide the price of the roll by the area it covers (width × length). Delivery is free above a minimum order value and comes with tracking; the maximum delivery time for your country is shown on each product page before you buy, and you can return your order within 30 days.

To know how many rolls to order, measure each surface and add 2 cm on each side. The 45 × 100 cm floral roll, for example, is enough for three drawer fronts of 40 × 20 cm: each piece becomes 44 × 24 cm and the three use 72 cm of roll. For a wardrobe or a kitchen, add up the pieces, add 10% for offcuts and compare the total with the length given on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

How do you remove adhesive vinyl from furniture?

Warm a corner with the hair dryer for about twenty seconds, lift it with your fingernail or a plastic scraper and pull slowly, keeping the vinyl low, almost parallel to the furniture. Work in sections and warm as you go. Glue residue comes off with warm water and mild soap, or with a cloth barely dabbed in oil. On old varnish or untreated wood, some of the finish may come off too.

Can adhesive vinyl be used outdoors?

No. These vinyl wraps are made for furniture inside the home and none of them is an outdoor vinyl wrap made to stand up to rain: do not use them on windows, outside doors or garden furniture, because sun, rain and temperature changes fade the print and lift the edges. Indoors too, the vinyl is cleaned with a damp cloth, but it must be kept away from standing water and constant splashes, such as in the shower or around the sink.

Does adhesive vinyl withstand heat or protect against fire?

No: it is not fire-resistant and must not be used as protection against heat. Near a heat source the vinyl softens and the glue loses its grip, so keep it away from hobs, ovens, heaters and radiators and do not put hot pans on it. On the worktop always use a trivet. For the wall behind the hob you need a material made for that purpose, not a vinyl.

Does adhesive vinyl stick to metal?

Yes, on smooth, painted metal, such as the doors of a sheet-metal wardrobe or the fridge door, the vinyl sticks if the surface is clean. The collection also has a plain glossy one designed for furniture and fridges. First degrease well, remove rust and flaking paint and let it dry. Do not cover the back of the fridge, though, which gets hot.

Can you put the vinyl on laminate or raw wood?

On laminate, melamine and varnished wood, yes, if the surface is smooth, clean and degreased: these are the surfaces where the glue grips most firmly. Raw wood, exposed chipboard and untreated MDF are porous, soak up the glue and the vinyl comes away sooner. Apply a coat of primer or varnish, let it dry well and only then put on the vinyl.