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Self-adhesive films as furniture wraps? Absolutely!

Our self-adhesive films are scratch-resistant, grease-, dirt- and water-repellent, and offer good resistance to UV rays.

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30 September 2020

3 min read

A man wearing a cap is covering a cupboard in the boot with black self-adhesive film and cutting off the excess film with a craft knife

We’ve all been there… old furniture you no longer like, but you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of it. We know this problem well and have a solution for it.

Ever heard of self-adhesive films? As the name suggests, these are films that stick by themselves. We offer them in a range of colours, lengths and designs. Our self-adhesive films are scratch-resistant, grease-, dirt- and water-repellent, and offer good resistance to UV rays.

If you’re looking for an eye-catching patterned film, you should take a look at the Oracal 975CARA Premium Structure Cast self-adhesive film. This multi-layered cast PVC film can also be used for surface finishing in vehicle design. This self-adhesive film is just as easy to apply to large or slightly curved surfaces. Or are you looking for a glossy chrome adhesive film that stands out from the rest? Whether silver or gold, this film has been specially manufactured for interior design. So it’s perfect for applying to your furniture. Of course, we also have classic alternatives in our shop if you’re looking for a more natural look.

Just have a bit of a browse. You’re sure to find the right one for you!

Colour chart for self-adhesive films, featuring colour strips ranging from yellow to black, shades of blue and green, as well as metallic silver and gold, each with a colour code

An example of one of our most recent furniture film applications:

We had the idea of giving a Sprinter with a fitted interior – i.e. furniture and so on – a proper visual makeover. So we used one of our self-adhesive films. These are easy to apply and stick perfectly to any type of furniture. The result looks great and holds up wonderfully!

A man is applying black self-adhesive film to a cupboard beneath a wooden worktop as part of the interior fit-out of a Sprinter

A man is using a craft knife to cut black self-adhesive film to fit the edge of a piece of furniture in the Sprinter’s interior fit-out

This raises the question: What do you need to bear in mind?

Before applying the adhesive: Ensure the surface is clean! Clean it with a little warm water and washing-up liquid.
The surface should be completely dry before applying the film
Cuttingthe film to size: The actual size of the film should be a few centimetres larger than the surface area itself
Any excess film can be folded over or trimmed off with a craft knife at the end
The tools you use are crucial: you’ll definitely need a squeegee
For larger surfaces, wet application is usually the safest way to achieve a bubble-free result
Would you like to know how it works? Then take a look at the article on applying frosted glass film. It describes the wet application method in detail

How does dry bonding work?

Peel back the protective film (the backing of the self-adhesive film) slightly. You can now stick this section onto a piece of furniture (preferably a corner piece). You can then apply the film to the rest of the surface bit by bit. This means you can peel off the protective film from the back. Our squeegee will be a great help. It allows you to smooth out any air bubbles perfectly. Finally, trim the edges with a craft knife and you’re done!