Kitchen vinyl wrap

Vinyl wrap for the kitchen: the adhesive finishes you can choose

Every kitchen vinyl wrap here comes in a roll, with the adhesive already spread on the back and protected by a paper that you peel off as you put it on. Most are vinyl; the matt marble effect is thick PVC. The finishes available:

• marble effect, the widest choice: glossy white and black, glossy pink, matt or in several patterns, with rolls 40, 55 or 60 cm wide;
• brown wood effect for worktops and doors, or wood plank effect for the kitchen and walls;
• granite effect and white terrazzo effect, designed for worktops;
• silver-coloured aluminium effect, for worktops, drawers and splashback;
• pearl effect, glossy lacquer effect and soft touch, for doors and furniture.

Vinyl wrap for kitchen cupboard doors: which to choose

On doors, the finish counts above all. The glossy lacquer effect reflects the light and brightens a small kitchen, but it shows fingerprints and marks. Soft touch is soft to the feel and is also used on wardrobe doors. If you want wood on the doors and furniture in other rooms too, see the wood effect vinyl wrap for the whole house.

Then the sizes: measure the width and height of each door and choose a roll that covers it in a single piece, with 2 or 3 cm extra on each side to fold over the edges. Some designs are 40, 55 or 60 cm wide; for the others, the width is given on the product page. For the glass doors of display cabinets you need a different product, window film.

Vinyl wrap for kitchen worktops

For the worktop you can choose between marble effect, granite and terrazzo effect, wood effect and aluminium effect, which has a design made specifically for worktops and drawers. An adhesive vinyl for a kitchen worktop renews a marked laminate or a colour you no longer like, but it copies the surface underneath: bumps, cracks and lifted edges have to be fixed before you put it on.

A worktop is usually 60 cm deep or a little more, and the front edge adds a few centimetres: even with the 60 cm wide roll a second strip may be needed. Put it next to the wall, where the join shows less, or use it only for the edge. After putting it on, always use a chopping board and dry any water next to the sink.

Vinyl wrap for the kitchen wall and splashback

On the wall between the worktop and the wall units you can use the aluminium effect vinyl designed for the splashback or the wood plank effect, listed for kitchens and walls: put them behind the sink or, in any case, away from the hob. The vinyl holds if the paint is smooth, dry and well bonded; on raw plaster or crumbling paint it comes away. The 55 cm wide marble effect design also suits the bathroom.

If you prefer a covering in modules, there are kitchen tile stickers; for more rigid sheets, PVC panels for bathrooms and kitchens. To cover a whole wall there is also peel and stick wallpaper.

How to apply kitchen cabinet vinyl wrap to doors and worktops

You need a tape measure, a craft knife with a new blade, a soft squeegee and a degreaser. The technique is the same as for the door vinyl wrap for interior doors, with extra care over grease. The steps:

• remove handles and knobs, degrease doors and worktops and let them dry;
• cut the piece 2 or 3 cm larger on each side;
• peel back only a few centimetres of the backing paper, line up the top edge and carry on section by section;
• run the squeegee from the centre towards the edges to push out the air; if a bubble is left, prick it with a pin and flatten it;
• at the corners cut at 45 degrees, fold the flaps round the back, trim the excess and refit the handles, piercing through the vinyl.

Is there a kitchen vinyl wrap that withstands heat?

Not in this collection: these films are not made to be in contact with heat. Do not put them on the hob, the oven or right up against the burners, and do not put hot pans or trays on the covered worktop. If you are looking for an adhesive vinyl that withstands heat to put behind the hob, you will not find it here: direct heat softens the vinyl and makes the adhesive give way.

To clean it, a soft cloth with warm water and a little mild soap is enough. Six designs are described as anti-grease, but it is still advisable to dry oil splashes straight away. Avoid alcohol, solvents, bleach and abrasive sponges: they dull glossy finishes and can make the edges lift.

What it costs to cover a kitchen with vinyl

The price of the rolls depends on the finish, the width and the material. Compared with replacing doors or worktop, you pay only for the material, because you put it on yourself. To compare designs, work it out per square metre: divide the price of the roll by the area it covers (width × length).

To know how many rolls you need, measure each door and each worktop, add the centimetres for the flaps and compare the total with the width and length of the roll given on the product page. If the marble effect pattern has to continue from one piece to the next, leave extra margin to line up the veining. 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.