Wood effect vinyl wrap

Wood effect vinyl wrap is a vinyl sheet with printed wood grain and adhesive on the back: you cut it to size and smooth it onto doors, drawers, desks and tables. There are rolls up to 80 cm wide, from light beige to black.

For other finishes, see the furniture vinyl wrap or the plain coloured vinyl wrap.

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Wood effect vinyl: the designs in this collection

All of them are vinyl sheets in a roll, with the wood grain printed on and the adhesive back protected by a paper. If you are looking for a wood effect vinyl wrap to renew a piece of furniture without painting it, there are different designs by tone, style and width:

  • brown sheets for wardrobes and desks, 40 or 50 cm wide, plus an 80 cm wide roll;
  • dark and black tones, including a matt black, for doors, kitchen shelves, tables and walls;
  • vintage effect and aged wood effect for doors, wardrobes and drawers;
  • light or two-tone designs: a light beige and two white and black ones, one of them with a wood or stone effect for the kitchen;
  • a 45 × 100 cm format and a roll of 40 cm × 3 m, which also suits walls.

Adhesive paper or PVC vinyl: what is the difference

In shops the two names usually mean the same product, and wood effect sticky back plastic is another name for it. Real paper absorbs water and grease and tears at the edges. PVC film, that is, vinyl, is a thin plastic sheet: it is cleaned with a damp cloth and, warmed a little with the hair dryer, it follows edges and corners.

In this collection, the designs called adhesive paper are also vinyl, so if you want a PVC wood effect adhesive vinyl, they all qualify. Compared with paint, there is no sanding and no waiting for it to dry, and it can be removed. Compared with laminate or wood veneer, it costs less and you can put it on by yourself, but it is still a thin covering: it changes the look of the furniture, but does not hide holes or dents.

How to choose wood effect vinyl: tone, finish and width

The designs are described by colour, not by species: light beige, brown, dark brown, black, white and black. For a light oak, bleached oak or natural elm effect, look at the light beige and the white and black; for a light walnut or cherry effect, the browns; for a dark walnut effect, the dark brown and the black. Black also comes in a matt version, which reflects little light.

Choose a roll wider than the short side of the piece, with 2 cm extra on each side to fold over the edges: a furniture door 40 cm wide fits on the 50 cm roll, while one 60 cm wide needs the 80 cm roll. Two strips side by side leave a visible join. For a whole interior door there is the door vinyl wrap.

Where to use wood effect vinyl wrap: furniture, kitchen and walls

The most common use is on furniture: wardrobe doors and sides, drawers, desks and tables. It sticks well on laminate, melamine and varnished wood, and poorly on raw wood, which is porous. In the kitchen it covers doors and shelves; for other finishes there is the kitchen vinyl wrap, while behind the worktop kitchen tile stickers are more suitable.

On walls you can use the black vinyl for tables and walls or the 40 cm × 3 m roll, a wood effect peel and stick wallpaper that covers 1.2 m²: enough for an alcove or the back of a bookcase. For a whole wall with some thickness there are wood effect wall panels. Keep the vinyl away from the oven, the hob and radiators: the designs are made for indoor use.

How to apply wood effect vinyl wrap for furniture

You need a tape measure, a craft knife with a new blade, a metal ruler, a plastic squeegee or an old card and a clean cloth. The steps are these:

  • remove handles and knobs, clean and degrease the surface, and let it dry;
  • cut each piece 2 cm larger on every side, with the grain running the same way on every door;
  • peel off 10 cm of the backing paper, line up the top edge and press with the squeegee from the centre outwards, removing the paper little by little;
  • if an air bubble is left, prick it with a pin and flatten it;
  • trim the excess or fold it over the edges, reopen the handle holes and refit the handles.

How to clean and remove wood effect vinyl

To clean it, a soft cloth with warm water and a little mild soap is enough; then dry it. Avoid solvents, bleach, abrasive creams and rough sponges, which dull or scratch the print. If an edge lifts, warm it a little with the hair dryer and press it down.

To remove adhesive paper from furniture, warm it with the hair dryer on a medium setting and peel it off slowly, pulling almost parallel to the surface. Glue residue comes off with hot water and soap, or with a little alcohol on laminate and melamine: test first in a hidden spot. On varnished wood or old paint, some of the finish may come off too.

What wood effect vinyl costs and how much you need

The price depends on the width, the length of the roll and the tone. To compare designs, work out the price per square metre: divide the price of the roll by the area it covers (width × length).

Measure each piece and add 4 cm to the width and height. If the width fits on the roll, add up the lengths: for 4 doors of 40 × 70 cm, with the 50 cm wide roll you need 4 pieces of 74 cm, that is almost 3 m, and 3.3 m with a 10% reserve for mistakes. Then compare the total with the length given on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Can wood effect vinyl wrap be used outdoors?

No, the designs in this collection are made for furniture and indoor surfaces. Outside the home, sun, rain, ice and temperature changes fade the print and weaken the adhesive, which starts to peel from the edges. For front doors, shutters or garden furniture you need vinyls made specifically for outdoor use or a suitable wood varnish. Indoors, use it on dry furniture and walls, away from heat sources.

Is vinyl or wood effect paint better?

With paint, you spread a light base and then a darker coat that is worked with a comb or a graining roller: it takes sanding, some practice and drying times between coats. Vinyl has the grain already printed, goes on in a few hours and can be removed, so it also works in a rented home. That said, on carvings and curved shapes paint covers better.

Are there oak, walnut or cherry effect adhesive vinyls?

Not under those names: the designs are listed by colour, from light beige to dark brown, plus black and white and black. If you need to match the vinyl to a piece of furniture you already have, compare the photos of the design with a photo of the furniture taken in daylight. Remember that the screen can alter colours a little, especially warm tones.

Can wood effect vinyl go on lacquered or chipboard furniture?

Yes, if the surface is smooth, clean and has no flaking parts. It grips well on lacquer and melamine; just degrease them carefully before putting it on. The cut edges of chipboard, however, are porous: apply a bonding primer first and let it dry. On antique solid wood furniture it is better to avoid it, because when you remove it you can damage the finish.

Can wood effect vinyl wrap be used on a table?

Yes, some designs are made precisely for tables and desks. Use whole strips along the full length of the top, with the join following a grain line, where it shows least, and fold the edges under the tabletop so they do not lift with use. Remember that it is still a thin vinyl: put hot pans on a trivet and always use a chopping board, because heat and knives leave marks.