Self-adhesive film for furniture - universal possibilities (57 photos)
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Sometimes you really want to change the boring interior of the living room. But there is no money for new furniture, as well as free time for repairs. In a similar situation, material that has recently appeared in the implementation comes to the rescue - this is a self-adhesive film for furniture. The use of self-adhesive will help in a short time to update old furniture and bring a special mood to the living room.
What is a self-adhesive film?
The product is made in small rolls and in appearance resembles ordinary wallpaper. The main distinguishing feature is the fact that when working with the film glue is not required, only a ruler and scissors.
Self-adhesive is a color or transparent film made of polyvinyl chloride. Various images or textures are applied on one side, and a special adhesive on the other. For example, wood-like film is popular, which gives the furniture a presentable appearance. In order to stick the product, it is necessary to remove the paper layer with which the adhesive surface is covered, and then apply the film to the furniture facade.
The sticker is one of the varieties of vinyl films. But it is not a solid canvas, but a special pattern, image, ornament or real picture with a certain plot. A film is used to decorate various surfaces.
Products are produced in rolls, the width of which can be 45, 67, 50 or 90 cm. The length of such a roll is 2, 8 or 15 meters. The cost of a roll will depend on the listed parameters and characteristics of the material. As a rule, the price varies between 350 - 4500 rubles. The cost of one separate sticker is formed on the basis of its size and image features. Currently, you can purchase special copyrighted products created by eminent designers. Their price will be quite high.
Varieties of decorative film for furniture
Among the stickers that help update furniture items, the following types can be distinguished:
- Traditional plain colors.
- Metallized films. Characterized by durability, shine when exposed to light.
- Decorative. Such options incredibly plausibly imitate various textures: a film under a tree of various breeds, metal, textile, mosaic, leather; and they are often decorated with all kinds of images.
- With 3D effect. Create interesting natural visual illusions.
- Transparent options with an ornament or pattern with which you can glue glass surfaces.
- Velor Stickers have a soft velvety surface that is pleasant to the touch.
- Fluorescent. Such models not only provide an update of the type of furniture, but also glow in the dark.
- With the effect of a blackboard. Suitable for children's rooms, because you can write or draw on them.
Surface Features
Furniture decor will directly depend on the type and quality level of the sticker. It is important that the decorative film for furniture harmoniously fit into the interior of the living room.There are several types of products with a fundamentally different type of surface and appearance:
- glossy film is an excellent option for rooms with insufficient lighting;
- matte, on the contrary, looks best in bright sunny interiors;
- mirror film will look appropriate in absolutely any room, including small ones.
- Holographic allows not only to update furniture, but also to give it a unique appearance.
Varieties of film by type of structure
Depending on the device, the canvas distinguishes between two types of vinyl film.
Single layer products
The material for them is made from mixtures consisting of several components, in particular, from plasticizers and PVC. Additional constituents are pigments and stabilizers, which ensure the strength of the product and its design. All the necessary substances are mixed together to a homogeneous mass. As a result of heat treatment, a film is formed. Features and basic properties of the stickers will depend on the type of plasticizers used.
Double layer products
To create such coatings, two canvases are made separately at once: the base and the protective cover. For the first, paper or textiles are used, for the second - polyvinyl chloride resin with different compositions. Extruding, calendering, and caching technologies are used to connect them. Finished products are highly plastic, which contributes to a more convenient application. As for the technical characteristics, they are somewhat worse compared to single-layer models.
When choosing a film under a tree or with a picture, it is necessary to take into account properties that depend on the structure. It is the structure that determines its target orientation. The durability of the finish will depend on the correct choice.
Decorative possibilities
In this regard, the number of possible options is almost unlimited. A film under the skin gives the room a presentable expensive appearance. The same characteristics are characteristic of stickers that imitate natural stone or wood. For a modern interior, options repeating the texture of various fabrics are more suitable. It is enough to glue the furniture under the velor foil, and a cozy home atmosphere will reign in your home. Golden or silver products with gloss harmoniously fit into the hi-tech style.
You can always choose the right film for wood, the color of which matches the real texture of new furniture. Stickers are also suitable for restoring the old decor. You can update any surface.
A film with drawings of a certain subject is often used in a children's room. The decorative coating changes over time depending on the age and interests of the child. A cupboard or a table covered with a film with the effect of a “blackboard” will help your child to draw without damaging the wallpaper.
Film application
How to glue a self-adhesive film? This is a simple job, so there are no difficulties with it. It is only necessary to take into account several important nuances:
- The surface to be glued must be prepared. If there are no irregularities on it, just wipe the facade of the furniture, cleaning it from dirt and dust. Soap or alcohol solution is used for degreasing. Surfaces with irregularities, cracks, and damage are polished, sealed with special putty for furniture, and then treated with a primer. Rust and particles of peeling paint should be removed. It is important to remember that pasting furniture with vinyl film will be of poor quality if even small foreign particles get under it.
- The facade section is measured, points indicate the place of gluing.
- The required amount of film is cut from the roll, taking into account a small margin of 2-3 cm.
- It is worth removing the paper from the adhesive carefully so that it does not tear. After that, you can glue the self-adhesive film on the furniture. With gentle movements, it is smoothed on the surface of the facade in a downward direction. It is important to prevent the formation of bubbles.
- Small stickers separate completely from the protective layer. Compared to roll film, such patterns can consist of one or more parts. If you have to work with large stickers or film segments, it is better if 2 people participate in the process.
You can stick modern self-adhesives to the desired surface for 12 hours after separating the paper layer, so there is always the opportunity to correct errors. Self-adhesive films allow furniture to be updated at a low cost.
