Furniture foil is a simple and at the same time effective solution when you need to refresh the appearance of interior items or protect them from external harmful influences. At the same time, an abundance of all kinds of color solutions allows you to choose the most optimal option. And the simplicity of applying a decorative protective coating makes it possible to perform this type of work with one's own hand.
Furniture foil is an elastic but strong enough material. It is made of polyvinyl chloride, which means that it has all the advantages of this material. Among all the positive qualities it is worth highlighting the following:
- Moisture resistance. The upper protective layer of the coating is not afraid of moisture.
- Heat resistance. It tolerates temperature extremes.
- Chemical resistance. She is not afraid of the effects of cleaning products, which greatly simplifies the care of her.
In furniture business such material has found wide distribution. With its help, you can easily update the look of old furniture or re-design it. The film is also ideal for repairs. It allows you to hide various defects, such as chips and cracks.
In order to apply a decorative coating to furniture, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work. That is, rinse, dry and degrease the surface to be glued. If a PVC film for furniture will be applied to an unprocessed wood, then it should be coated with a primer or polyester varnish. In the case of an uneven surface, it should be puttied, then sanded and treated with an acrylic primer. When working with plastic, glass or metal, the product to be glued must be washed with cleaning agents.
When the surface of the furniture is prepared, you can proceed to gluing with a decorative coating. But first, read the instructions that are written on the inside of the roll. All the necessary information is there. But the overall work plan is as follows:
- According to the marking located on the wrong side of the roll, the workpiece should be cut. In this case, a small margin of 1-2 cm should be made on each side.
- The decorative film for furniture has a protective layer, which should be separated by about 5 centimeters. When gluing a glass or plastic surface, it is better to completely remove the protective layer. The adhesive part must be combined with the upper corners of the glued furniture element. In order not to form bubbles, the film should be smoothed with a soft towel in the direction from the center to the edge. When gluing round corners, the film should be heated with a household hairdryer, then bent and pressed. In the case of rectangular corners, the decorative coating must be cut, tucked and glued.
- Then it is necessary to move on, gradually separating the protective layer and pressing the decorative coating to the surface to be glued. If the furniture film sticks too fast, you can sprinkle the furniture with powder. This will significantly increase the setting time. If some bubbles do not go away, then you can get rid of them by piercing the coating with a needle.
- So that the furniture film adheres to the surface, it should be smoothed out for a long time.
- 2 hours after application, the glue should dry completely. After that, you can cut off the excess material with a conventional clerical knife.