Kitchen Wrapping FAQs

  • Kitchen worktop wrap is a self-adhesive vinyl sheet. It is designed to look like a marble, granite, or wood countertop, but costs a fraction of the price and can be installed in an afternoon. It's like an instant makeover for your kitchen in a roll of film.

  • Vinyl wrapping is a cheaper and more cost-effective way to breathe some new life into your kitchen. If you can't afford a complete refurbishment or replacement, then vinyl wrapping your kitchen is worth the investment.

  • The process of transforming the look and feel of a surface by applying a sheet of adhesive coloured or textured PVC vinyl. This is a quick and easy way to change the look of your kitchen without the mess and expense of a complete remodelling.

  • If you choose good quality vinyl wraps from top brands and pay for professional installation, you could expect it to last from 5 to 10 years.

  • By wrapping your existing surface of your kitchen there is no noise, dust or disruption. Most kitchens are fitted in 1-2 days.

  • A wrap is a large vinyl applied directly over the original surface of the furniture. The application of the wrap allows you to change the kitchen’s appearance in a very short period of time and in turn allows you to remove the wrap, returning it back to its original condition if necessary.

  • If you are carrying out a kitchen renovation and choose adhesive vinyl wrap for your kitchen units, you could consider applying it on a DIY basis. Bear in mind though that you will need to exercise care and patience if you want to avoid creases and air bubbles.

  • Kitchen wrapping is made from vinyl. Not only is vinyl an cost effective choice, but it's also a practical one. This is because vinyl is a durable and versatile material. It keeps out moisture, is easy to clean, never needs repainting, and is scratch and chip resistant.

  • Yes, should there come a time when you decide your kitchen is ready for a refresh once more, or in the case of a wrapped door that has been damaged, vinyl wrap can be removed.

  • If the doors are vinyl wrapped, you need to at least de-gloss the finish before applying primer and paint. Even chalk paint requires a light sanding before application to ensure a long-lasting finish.

  • The most important thing is to make sure the surface you’re applying to is clean and dry. We can’t stress enough how important this is. Use an alcohol based cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) for best results. Please also take care not to touch the area with your fingers, the oil from your hands can hinder results. For maximum adhesion is usually reached within 12-48hours.

  • Many people choose to hand the job over to the professionals to ensure a perfect, long-lasting finish.

  • To vinyl wrap your kitchen a plastic coating is stuck onto raw MDF cabinet doors and drawers.

    Vinyl wrap is not just suitable for covering kitchen cupboards— it can be used for a whole host of other clever ideas. Everything from the fronts of cabinets and drawers, to backsplash, kitchen islands and even worktops can be covered.

  • Browse through our gallery which features some of our previous work, to help give you a better idea about our high standards of quality.

  • We recommend using a standard antibacterial cleaner or only water. Don’t use any chemical or any other strong cleaners for surfaces. To avoid scratches, please use only soft clothes.

  • The number of cabinets, worktops and other furniture being refaced, materials, and labour rates will determine the price.

  • Yes they are fully removable if you ever get bored of the look. The best thing about them is you can have a new look every year without replacing the furniture!

    With a hairdryer or heat gun, blow hot air over the vinyl on the door until it starts to lift. Insert a putty or palette knife and run this under the vinyl wrap to loosen if it does not easily pull away.

  • In most cases, refacing kitchen cabinets will save up to 50% in comparison to the cost of replacing kitchen cabinets.

  • You will first have to ensure your units or worktops are clean and grease free, before sticking the film to all visible surfaces and smoothing it over.

    If you decide to give this job a try, it will entail the following tasks:

    1. Remove your unit doors and all fixings

    2. Ensure all the surfaces are clean and free of grease

    3. Measure your door and cut out the vinyl, leaving a couple of centimetres all the way round to fold over the edges

    4. Gradually peel away the backing paper, using a smoother to press down and remove air bubbles as you go

    5. Make a diagonal cut at the corners and fold the overhang around the edges, cutting away the excess

    6. Leave to adhere for the time recommended by the manufacturer (usually 24 hours) before reattaching the door

    Heat-activated vinyl tends to be less commonly used by DIYers as it is a little trickier to apply — it is placed over surfaces and heat is applied to activate the adhesive. This shrinks and sticks the vinyl down.

    A hairdryer on a low setting is the most common way of applying heat and this is a great option if your units have lots of grooves or bevelled edges to work the film into.

  • The surface would have to be dust free and clean for the vinyl to have the best chance to bond. Clean the surface thoroughly with warm soapy water or a good degreasing cleaning product. Be careful not to use a cleaner which would leave a residue for shine etc.

    You can also give the surface an extra wipe down with isopropyl alcohol or similar and the surface should be ready for vinyl wrapping.

  • The proper tools for kitchen wrapping: a squeegee, scalpel, degreasing cleaning spray, screwdriver, cleaning cloth.

  • Well this is tricky to answer, there are so many different applications so every project varies. The best advice we have for you is to allow an extra 10cm on each side, especially if you are doing an overlap on the back of the door or table.

    Also always try to simplify it, for example in a kitchen break down each cabinet door into categories, 4 large doors, 8 small doors, 8 drawers etc. Then you can work out how many doors you can fit in each metre of wrap.

    And if you are really unsure then just send us a photo to info@nwwrapping.co.uk and our experts can advise what you would need to order.

  • Once the surface is smooth and clean the wrap will stick to it so the limitations are endless. PVC, laminates, MDF, metals, plastics, painted walls, tiles and much more.

  • Yes you can order vinyl wrap samples by contacting us on info@nwwrapping.co.uk

  • Unfortunately there is no professional way to glue peeling vinyl wrap back onto your kitchen cupboards or doors. Though you could attempt to glue them back yourself, chances are there will be bubbles or lumps in the finish and the vinyl will peel again eventually.

  • Nothing is made to last forever – and the same goes for vinyl wrapped doors! There are a number of reasons why vinyl wrapped doors can begin to peel, including

    1. The heat and steam which is caused by the everyday use of your kitchen causes the glue which holds down the vinyl to separate from the door itself.

    2. Manufacturers use a certain type of glue when making vinyl wrapped doors and unfortunately that usually only holds for five to ten years.

  • 80% of our kitchen wrap projects we use Coverstyl and 20% Metamark.

  • The answer is ‘no’. We recommend to use a trivet or worktop protector when placing hot pans, baking trays etc down on the surface.