Rules for pasting furniture with self-adhesive film, recommendations. Defects of MDF film facades

Greetings dear readers of this blog. As part of the repair course, I will tell you how film MDF facades are made in an industrial environment and how you can do the pasting of facades yourself.

I won’t talk too much about what is better than painted or film MDF, but I’ll immediately say that the future lies behind facades pasted over with film. The fact is that such components are an order of magnitude more accurate, durable and, importantly, cheaper to manufacture than painted MDF or enamel covered MDF.

When choosing painted MDF or film for assembling a kitchen set, remember that even high-quality enamel will swell or peel off over time, while the film coating resource can last decades without the need for repair.

Self adhesive for furniture: what to buy

It is important to understand that not every film can be glued to plate materials. If a randomly selected self-adhesive from the bazaar sticks to the furniture, then the surface is likely to be imperfectly even, and the coating will puff up in the corners and after a while will move away.

There are two solutions to the problem, namely, to buy an industrially manufactured facade that will not peel off and will look great. The second option is to buy a good film that has high adhesion to various surfaces including wood.

Such materials, for example, can be purchased at stores such as Leroy Merlin at prices ranging from 125 to 900 rubles. per . The standard length of a high-quality coating with a thickness of 0.3-0.5 mm per roll is 2 meters with a width of 45 cm.

The difference in cost is due to the thickness of the material and the quality of the adhesive layer. That is, the higher the price of the film, the better.

How is the industrial cladding of furniture facades

Industrial production of MDF facades and their subsequent decoration with a film is carried out as follows:

• In accordance with the product specification, plates with a thickness of 6 to 32 mm are cut into individual parts;

• The cut blanks are sent to the milling shop, where the blanks are given the required configuration using special equipment;
• The end face of the workpiece is processed manual router, after which the manufacture of the facade can be considered complete;

• At the next stage, the part enters the glue shop, where a special hot melt adhesive is applied to the surface, which is activated at an elevated temperature;

• The part prepared in this way enters the membrane-vacuum pressing workshop, where, with the help of special equipment, it is tightened with a hot film that comes into contact with hot-melt adhesive;

• After the film has cooled, its excess is cut off and the product is ready for packaging.

Most of the production process is automated, so the output products are of high quality, neat and relatively inexpensive.

So, I told you what the manufacturing instructions are furniture facades covered with vinyl.

Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, all stages of the production process cannot be done by hand at home. However, there is a way to restore or update furniture using PVC film.

Pasting the furniture facade at home

Now I'll tell you how to glue MDF film facade on a flat surface.

To carry out the planned work, the following materials and tools will be required:

• PVC film;
• White Spirit;
• Soft, lint-free cloth;
• New wide plastering trowel;
• Sharp stationery knife;
• sharp scissors;
• household hair dryer.

Important!
The spatula must be really new, as a used tool may have subtle irregularities that will scratch the film when smoothed.

The forthcoming work consists of the following stages.

Despite the fact that the instructions for gluing a film on MDF are simple, the quality of the finished result will depend on how closely you follow it.

• On the initial stage carefully wipe the surface to be decorated with a rag soaked in white spirit;

• We measure the perimeter of the surface to be glued and, according to these measurements, cut out the self-adhesive with a margin of 1-2 cm on each side;

• We turn the self-adhesive into a roll inside out to the top;
• We apply the edge of the self-adhesive to the edge of the facade and separate the edge of the substrate;

• Next, gradually unfold the roll, separating the substrate;

• With a spatula wrapped in fabric, smooth the self-adhesive so that bubbles do not appear on it;

• After the film is glued evenly over the entire surface, the excess self-adhesive is cut off around the entire perimeter;

• The perimeter of the facade is heated with a household hair dryer and additionally smoothed with a spatula wrapped in fabric;
• We use a similar method if there are bubbles on the surface of the product.

If all the points of the instructions are followed correctly, the result will be practically indistinguishable from factory-made furniture facades.

Important!
A feature of adhesive-based PVC films is their small thickness.
As a result, every speck of dust or unevenness on the pasted surface will be visible to the naked eye.
Therefore, we carefully wipe the facade with a damp cloth and check for dust under a lamp or a bright lantern.

Pasting the countertop with a film under the tree

You have already familiarized yourself with the pasting of furniture facades, now I will tell you how I finished it myself kitchen worktop. The main stages of the work done are not much different from the previous method, so I’ll just post my photos with explanations.

First, I sanded the tabletop, changing the grain size of the sandpaper in the grinder from medium to fine. The need for grinding was caused by the presence of scratches and chips both on the front surface and on the ends.

Depressions and large scratches were treated with putty, after which the workpiece was finally sanded and wiped with a cloth soaked in white spirit.

He applied self-adhesive, gradually removing the footrest and dispersing the bumps on the sides. When the main surface was pasted over, I bent the self-adhesive along the ends.

I made cuts in the corners with a sharp clerical knife and folded the bottom piece of film under the top one. I smoothed the film on the end with a rag.

The remaining folds were heated with a hair dryer and evened out with a rag already in a heated state. After complete cooling, the film is stretched and the ends look perfectly even.

Note!
The described technology can be used not only for gluing furniture facades and countertops, but also for decorating furniture, large household appliances etc.

Basic information about film facades

Finally, I’ll still talk about what film facades are, what are their advantages and disadvantages.

Foil facades are a popular solution for making furniture, mainly for kitchens and bathrooms.

The scope of furniture made from such material is not accidental, since the MDF board covered with PVC film is resistant to excessive moisture. That is, if the kitchen does not have an extractor hood, and the bathroom does not effective system ventilation, the furniture you bought will last for many years.

Can the same be said about self-adhesive vinyl-covered furniture? Unfortunately, self-lined facades are not as reliable as factory counterparts.

Self-adhesive, no matter how well it is glued, cannot guarantee the absolute tightness of the coating. Factory facades do not have open gluing areas, and therefore wet air cannot have any effect on MDF.

Comparing that better film or enamel or plastic for

Peeling off of the PVC film at the edges can appear both immediately after the production of facades, and during operation under the influence of external factors(temperature, moisture) or time.

Reasons for peeling and lifting the film on MDF facades :

1. Lack of glue. When applying glue by hand, it is easy to overlook and miss one of the sides of the part, especially if the glue is transparent. For elimination this shortcoming many manufacturers use glue with the addition of dyes.

2. Poor quality adhesive for PVC film. For example, when using a two-component polyurethane adhesive, the proportion of hardener in adhesive composition. It is also possible when using glue with an expired shelf life. As a rule, this defect does not appear immediately, but after some time. At the same time, the PVC film effortlessly peels off the facade over the entire surface.

3. The adhesive did not activate and did not react with the PVC film due to insufficient temperature at the junction. The following factors may have an impact here:

· underheating of the PVC film itself;

· fast supply of vacuum;

· too thin adhesive layer;

· cold blanks MDF facades;

· low air temperature in the room and the working table of the press;

· insufficient vacuum in the process of facing the MDF facade, which did not provide sufficient force for pressing the film to the adhesive layer;

· the adhesive is not suitable for this press due to its technological parameters (the activation temperature is higher than the one provided by the technology).

4. Incorrect operating conditions for MDF film facades: location near sources of heat, hot steam and moisture. When purchasing furniture with facades in PVC film, the buyer must carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations on operating conditions, maximum allowable temperatures, air humidity, resistance to household chemicals etc.

Solutions

In the absence or lack of glue, use a brush to carefully apply it to the edge of the MDF facade, and then glue it in one of the following ways:

With silicone membrane

It is necessary, according to all the rules, to lay out the details of the facades on linings on the desktop and close them with a membrane. Then turn on the vacuum. After the membrane covers the facades, you should make sure of the quality of the covering (no folds, pressing over the entire surface of the film). Next, it is necessary to warm up the facades to the temperature of activation of the glue. As a rule, under the silicone membrane, the warm-up temperature should be slightly higher than during the normal veneering process. Attention! For MDF facades with a milled surface, this technique is unacceptable, as it can lead to peeling of the film in the milling cavity.

With heating appliances

It can be an ordinary household electric iron or any other heated tool, for example, using an industrial hair dryer. The tool should initially be heated to a temperature at which the film begins to “lead”, but not melt. It is best to test first on film scraps, or invisible areas of fronts in PVC film. Then, pressing the tool tightly against the non-glued edge of the facade for 1-2 seconds, perform a movement, as if stretching and wrapping the film on the inside of the facade. In this case, the glue at the place of the clamp should warm up, and the film itself should stretch slightly and protrude above the plane of the back side of the part. After all sections of the facade have been glued in this way, the protruding excess film can be cut off with a clerical knife.

Unstretched internal corners frame facades can be glued in the same way using a heated metal rod commensurate with the radius of the cutter used when selecting the frame opening.

Attention! You should not heat the film directly with a hair dryer, as it begins to shrink and curl. This will only make the situation worse.

Friction film bonding

The method is interesting in that it does not require any devices and devices. Through a piece of cloth thumb the area of ​​non-adhered PVC film is rubbed. In this case, friction creates pressure and temperature sufficient to activate the adhesive. The disadvantages of this technique include a high probability of exposing the edge of the edge of the MDF facade and damaging the decorative layer directly to the PVC film itself by friction.

Gluing the film with instant glue

During the operation of MDF film facades, film peeling is often observed near heating devices or sources of hot steam. In such cases, you should not delay the elimination of the defect, since over time the film may deform so much that it will no longer be possible to restore the facade. To glue pvc film you will need a quick-drying second glue, such as "SuperMoment" or similar. At the same time, it is necessary to coat the place of gluing so that the glue gets not only inside, but also partially on the film itself and on the exposed areas of MDF, thus ensuring the strength and protection of the facade from the influence of external factors during further operation.

Padding of MDF facades

An extreme case is when the PVC film peels off over the entire surface of the MDF facade. The old film is torn off using a hair dryer, after which the facade is thoroughly cleaned of the remnants of low-quality glue. The process, despite its simplicity, is quite laborious and requires a lot of patience, as the old glue quickly clogs all the sanding agents used. It is even possible to repeat

Peeling off of the PVC film at the edges can occur both immediately after the facades are made, and during operation under the influence of external factors (temperature, moisture) or time.

Reasons for peeling and lifting the film on MDF facades:

1.Lack of glue. When applying glue by hand, it is easy to overlook and miss one of the sides of the part, especially if the glue is transparent. To eliminate this drawback, many manufacturers use glue with the addition of dyes.

2. Poor quality adhesive for PVC film. For example, when using a two-component polyurethane adhesive, the proportion of hardener in the adhesive composition was incorrectly calculated.

The self-adhesive film peels off.

It is also possible when using glue with an expired shelf life. As a rule, this defect does not appear immediately, but after some time. At the same time, the PVC film effortlessly peels off the facade over the entire surface.

3. The glue was not activated and did not react with the PVC film due to insufficient temperature at the junction. The following factors may have an impact here:

• underheating of the PVC film itself;
• fast supply of vacuum;
• too thin adhesive layer;
• cold blanks of MDF facades;
• low air temperature in the room and the working table of the press;
• insufficient vacuum in the process of facing the MDF facade, which did not provide sufficient force for pressing the film to the adhesive layer;
• the adhesive is not suitable for this press due to its technological parameters (the activation temperature is higher than the one provided by the technology).

4. Incorrect operating conditions for MDF film facades: location near sources of heat, hot steam and moisture. When purchasing furniture with facades in PVC film, the buyer must carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations on operating conditions, maximum allowable temperatures, air humidity, resistance to household chemicals, etc.

Solutions

In the absence or lack of glue, use a brush to carefully apply it to the edge of the MDF facade, and then glue it in one of the following ways:

With silicone membrane

It is necessary, according to all the rules, to lay out the details of the facades on linings on the desktop and close them with a membrane. Then turn on the vacuum. After the membrane covers the facades, you should make sure of the quality of the covering (no folds, pressing over the entire surface of the film). Next, it is necessary to warm up the facades to the temperature of activation of the glue. As a rule, under the silicone membrane, the warm-up temperature should be slightly higher than during the normal veneering process. Attention! For MDF facades with a milled surface, this technique is unacceptable, as it can lead to peeling of the film in the milling cavity.

With heating appliances

It can be an ordinary household electric iron or any other heated tool, for example, using an industrial hair dryer. The tool should initially be heated to a temperature at which the film begins to “lead”, but not melt. It is best to test first on film scraps, or invisible areas of fronts in PVC film. Then, pressing the tool tightly against the non-glued edge of the facade for 1-2 seconds, perform a movement, as if stretching and wrapping the film on the inside of the facade. In this case, the glue at the place of the clamp should warm up, and the film itself should stretch slightly and protrude above the plane of the back side of the part. After all sections of the facade have been glued in this way, the protruding excess film can be cut off with a clerical knife.

Unstretched inner corners of frame facades can be glued in the same way using a heated metal rod commensurate with the radius of the cutter used when selecting the frame opening.

Attention! You should not heat the film directly with a hair dryer, as it begins to shrink and curl. This will only make the situation worse.

Friction film bonding

The method is interesting in that it does not require any devices and devices. Through a piece of rag, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bnot stuck PVC film is rubbed with your thumb. In this case, friction creates pressure and temperature sufficient to activate the adhesive. The disadvantages of this technique include a high probability of exposing the edge of the edge of the MDF facade and damaging the decorative layer directly to the PVC film itself by friction.

Gluing the film with instant glue

During the operation of MDF film facades, film peeling is often observed near heating devices or sources of hot steam. In such cases, you should not delay the elimination of the defect, since over time the film may deform so much that it will no longer be possible to restore the facade. To glue the PVC film, you will need a quick-drying second glue, such as "SuperMoment" or similar. At the same time, it is necessary to coat the place of gluing so that the glue gets not only inside, but also partially on the film itself and on the exposed areas of MDF, thus ensuring the strength and protection of the facade from the influence of external factors during further operation.

Padding of MDF facades

An extreme case is when the PVC film peels off over the entire surface of the MDF facade. The old film is torn off using a hair dryer, after which the facade is thoroughly cleaned of the remnants of low-quality glue. The process, despite its simplicity, is quite laborious and requires a lot of patience, as the old glue quickly clogs all the sanding agents used. Even repeated milling of the MDF facade is possible.

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The film on the facade of the kitchen has peeled off than to stick

Since the beginning of the use of self-adhesive film, designers have received a flexible and powerful tool for realizing their wildest fantasies. So, such a film is completely safe for health, it is waterproof, not afraid of high temperatures. In addition, it is durable and quite cheap.

Self-adhesive film can be pasted over the bathroom, kitchen walls, as well as surfaces of other rooms. Self-adhesive film can update old furniture.

• dishwashing detergent;
• hand dryer;
• wallpaper glue;
• knife or scissors;
• primer;
• ruler.

Work process

1. Prepare the surface properly: it must be smooth, clean. The surface must be degreased and cleaned of dust. For degreasing, you need to use a dishwashing detergent. If very deep stains cannot be removed with dish detergent, then an alkaline solution should be used for cleaning. Smooth surfaces (e.g. plastics, metal, glass) should be lightly dampened with water and detergent before pasting. Porous and rough surfaces (plywood, cork, wood, fabric, plaster, ceramic tile) must be dry. For maximum bond strength wooden surfaces that are devoid of lacquer coating, you need to prime with methyl wallpaper glue, primer or polyester glue. Cracked substrates, as well as uneven surfaces, must be leveled with putty.

   Defects of MDF film facades. Peeling off (lifting) the film

   After such an operation, the treated areas are polished sandpaper and coated with acrylic primer.

2. Cut the film into the desired size pieces. The centimeter grid (scale) facilitates film cutting. This grid is typically applied to the reverse (paper) side of the self-adhesive film. If you are cutting long and even pieces of film, it is better to cut with a knife, guided along the ruler. Cutting is carried out with a margin of 20-30 mm. If you want to correctly combine the pattern of the film, which is applied to the front side, then you need to cut such a film, focusing on the front side.
3. Now you can stick the pieces of film. Separate the paper from the film by about 50 mm. Apply the film to the target surface and stick the separated edge. Now you need to slowly and evenly pull the paper with one hand, freeing the rest of the self-adhesive film from it. With the other hand, smooth the film using a soft towel. It is necessary to smooth the film from the central area to the edges. So you will avoid the formation of air "pockets". If the formation of bubbles could not be avoided, then you need to pierce these bubbles with a needle and carefully squeeze out the air.
4. Corner wrapping. To glue the rounded edges, you need to heat the film with a conventional hand-held hot air gun. After such manipulation, the film is very easily bent and glued. If you are gluing edges and even corners (for example, processing book bindings), then you need to cut the protruding corners at an angle of 45 degrees. Now these corners can be bent and glued.
5. Drawing up several sheets of self-adhesive film. Overlap the canvases by 15 mm - overlap the canvases on top of each other. Then cut both layers of the film with a sharp knife (you can use a clerical knife). Such cutting is carried out along the line. Cut strips are removed. After that, you need to firmly press the edges of the film. The joints can be hidden with borders that are glued on top.
6. Covering large surfaces. The film will adhere perfectly to large surfaces if they absorb moisture well enough. Cover the surface wallpaper glue. While the glue has not dried yet, you need to glue the film and fit it to the right place. Now you can press the film and smooth it with a clean, dry towel. If the film sticks to the surface very quickly, then such a surface should be sprinkled with talc or powder. These substances will slow down the bonding, and you will be able to correctly combine several pieces of film with each other.

Self-adhesive film is not endowed with sufficient wear resistance. Therefore, it must be carefully used when finishing flooring.

film peeling

Laminating (lamination) of MDF facades can significantly reduce the cost of their manufacture, since buying a laminated MDF board costs the company more than 2 times more than pasting over an uncoated board with paper.

Laminating (laminating) MDF facades is the process of covering the rough, unfinished surface of blanks of MDF parts with facing paper or film to improve appearance inside facades or countertops. This method is used if the production of MDF facades uses non-laminated MDF panels to reduce the cost of the finished product.

Laminating (lamination) of MDF parts is, as a rule, the most effective and in a simple way, using available funds. AT this case the best equipment for laminating MDF facades, this is an existing membrane-vacuum press.

Using a foam rubber roller, PVA glue is applied to the surface of the product. From a roll of facing paper, a piece is cut in size 1-2 cm wider than the part itself. Facades smeared with MDF glue are laid on paper on the working surface of the press and covered with a silicone membrane.

After turning on the vacuum, excess adhesive is squeezed out, which contributes to its rapid setting. To speed up the gluing process, you can turn on the heat and maintain a temperature of 40-50 °C on the surface of the press. In this case, it should be borne in mind that excessive overheating can deform parts.

Depending on which adhesive is chosen for laminating, the laying process can take from 15 minutes to 1 hour.

After removing the parts, the excess paper or film for laminating the MDF is cut off. To do this, the blunt side of the knife is drawn along the corner of the glued edge so as to bend the paper. Then, at the place of the fold, it is cut off with a sharp knife, and the cut is lightly cleaned with an emery cloth.

If in the process of laminating (laminating) MDF facades other facing materials or adhesives, then, in order to avoid deformation or peeling of the lining, it should be remembered that the coating with PVC film will be accompanied by heating of the parts in the future.

Film MDF panels

Film MDF panels can be compared with an expensive rare car that remains stylish and in demand for a long time. They have earned their popularity due to positive qualities, time-tested, which they possess. Facades coated with PVC film are wear-resistant, durable and practical in operation. Perfectly endure the effects of moisture and other harmful factors present in everyday life.

These facades are also known for their diversity. color solutions. The film can be given any shade or color, it perfectly imitates colors natural materials, complementing it with a stylish glossy sheen. The film can also be matte, if the designer's idea requires it.

Naturally, the above advantages do not apply to all film facades. Much depends on the integrity of the manufacturer. To make high-quality film MDF panels http://mebel.ua/company/arkopa-2778/, you need to have modern equipment and know the technology.

Production of MDF film facade:

Initially produced MDF panel, which serves as the basis of the facade. MDF - dry pressed fine chips, which is a waste from processing natural wood. After that, the plate is covered with PVC film. To fix the film, manufacturers use glue on water based. The film is mounted by vacuum pressing, which eliminates the appearance of air bubbles and provides a perfectly flat surface. Further, the workpiece is milled and processed on special equipment.

It is the equipment that plays an important role in the manufacture of facades and affects their quality. Its cost is very high, so not all manufacturers can afford to purchase it. This equipment allows you to get facades of the required shape.

Technology MDF manufacturing panels with PVC film is quite simple and known to everyone. But without special equipment to perform efficiently this work impossible. The result of proper production is a reliable, high-quality and inexpensive film facade that imitates facades made of natural expensive materials.

Unfortunately, very often you can encounter low-quality facades. Their film coating quickly peels off or loses its original appearance. Violation of the tightness of the coating reduces the moisture resistance of the MDF panel, and it swells over time.

It would seem that with such a simple technology it is impossible to spoil the product, but the excessive savings of manufacturers often lead to this. Poor-quality film facades are obtained due to the use of low-quality raw materials or equipment.

How not to make a mistake with the choice and purchase a high-quality film facade?

After that, you need to ask what kind of film was used in production. Chinese materials are cheaper but thin. The thicker the film, the longer the product will last.

The highest quality raw materials are produced by Italy or Germany. Their film has a thickness of 0.5 millimeters.

Even with a visual inspection, you can determine the quality of the product. There must be no air bubbles on the surface of the facades. The film layer should lie evenly, without wrinkling and curvature. All ends of the product must be securely protected.

In order to hide scratches and defects obtained during the operation of furniture or to renew the surfaces of facades and panels, a special film is used. It is durable, has an attractive appearance and rich color palette. To figure out how to glue a self-adhesive film on furniture, you need to consider in detail its features and methods of application.

The film for furniture helps to externally refresh furniture boards that have already become boring over time. short term. With the help of simple manipulations, the procedure can really be done with your own hands in a few hours. To do this, you only need the material itself and sharp scissors or a construction knife.

Today, the range of this raw material occupies a leading position among other methods of furniture restoration. With the help of the material, you can embody any design solutions in life, without spending a lot of money.

The popularity of the use of self-adhesive is due to its such advantages:

• the material is supplied in rolls, making it easy to cut rectangles and squares of the required dimensions;
• the film helps protect furniture from future scratches, chips, and if they do appear, replacing the material is not difficult;
• self-adhesive film will help to keep family budget: no need to purchase a new headset if it is possible to update old products;
• no additional tools are required for work;
• good for kitchen furniture, protecting it from grease, dirt deposits and other damage;
• the material is easy to care for, self-adhesive compounds can be processed detergents, gels.

The raw material consists of several layers: front, adhesive, protective. Each of them performs its function. The very first layer - the front one is made of different options materials:

• polymer film - represented by a self-adhesive type of vinyl, which perfectly veneers surfaces. She looks very beautiful on furniture, and her decorative abilities are invaluable. In addition to vinyl, PVC or polyester is used;
• foil - used for facing less exploited pieces of furniture, most suitable for wall cabinets;
• paper - paper-based material can be glued to the ends of the shelves, since such a film does not withstand constant mechanical stress.

Decorative film can imitate a large number of surfaces: leather, wood, natural stone, ceramics, tiles and fabrics. Thanks to this, it has a wide range of applications not only in the renovation of facades, but also in the usual decor.

Depending on the material of manufacture, self-adhesive film is divided into:

• single-layer roll products - made on the basis of polymers, additives in the form of plasticizers, which give strength to the raw material: all components are mixed together and flat rolls are formed by extrusion;
• two-layer models - in this case, two canvases are used in the manufacture: the base and the surface, such a material according to technical specifications worse than a single-layer counterpart.

Anyone can glue furniture on their own, this does not require special skills. Before starting work, choose the surface structure of the film, it can be glossy, matte, transparent, mirror and holographic. Each type is used in individual cases, so it is important to determine in advance the purpose of the raw material.

The choice of film, taking into account the type of room

In order for furniture pasting with self-adhesive film to be successful, and to serve for many years in the future, it is necessary not only to acquire high-quality material, but also take into account the type of room in which the surface will be used. Raw materials for the kitchen and bedroom have their own characteristics, so when choosing, use these tips:

• A film for furniture intended for a bedroom or living room should not only have an attractive appearance, but also fit into the interior. If earlier the facades of cabinets and tables had a certain color, it is not at all necessary to repeat it - you can purchase roll products of a different shade, but do not forget about compatibility with upholstered furniture and finishing. In well-lit rooms, a matte film is ideal - its structure will be perfectly visible when sunshine. When choosing a self-adhesive base for the bedroom, pay attention to products that imitate natural materials. Such options would be appropriate for decorating the facades of cabinets and chests of drawers;
• to kitchen set looked like new, it can also be covered with vinyl material. For this room, the characteristics of the strength of raw materials and the ability to constantly withstand mechanical stress are very important. Gloss will look good here, but remember that the surface requires careful maintenance. Many designers recommend the use of self-adhesive compositions with photo prints and bright images. The drawing of citrus fruits will have to be in place for the kitchen;
• you can also update the furniture in the bathroom or toilet with the help of this raw material. Due to the properties of not absorbing moisture, the glued surface will not only look beautiful, but also have practicality. For the facades of cabinets and cabinets in the bathroom, use options that are consonant with the color scheme of the floor and wall tiles;
• To freshen up a child's room, glue material with the image of your favorite cartoon characters. Children are always happy with the new, and such a surprise will delight them. An assortment of films with fairy tale characters will help your child make right choice. Raw materials are processed wardrobes, bedside tables and even tables to perform homework. If not included in plans complete replacement the appearance of furniture, you can focus on the use of individual patterns for decoration.

To update the outside of glass cabinets and showcases, treat the furniture with a transparent self-adhesive film. Such material often has a small applied pattern that will help diversify glass facades.

When choosing a material, think carefully about the future design. Some varieties of holographic or glossy film can have the opposite effect and create a cluttered feeling in the room.

Application technology

Before sticking a self-adhesive film on furniture, it is necessary to prepare tools for work. These include:

• scissors and a sharp utility or construction knife
• soft fabric to smooth wrinkles;
• roller to remove air from the material;
• solvent;
• primer mixture;
• medium dispersion sanding paper.

In the process of pasting furniture with a film, it is first necessary to prepare the surface of the products by treating them with a special compound. For this, a primer is used, which improves the adhesion of the two planes.

The preparation goes like this:

• tighten all hinges and fasteners of the furniture product. Also check that all self-tapping screws are screwed in to the end, if this is not done, small protrusions will be visible on the glued surface, which will significantly affect the aesthetic appearance;
• Examine furniture for cracks and chips. If there are any, they must be removed with putty. Gently apply the mixture to the defect areas and fill in the voids. After drying, treat the places with sandpaper - this will give greater adhesion to the glued surface;
• the next step will be the degreasing of the plane. Before gluing the film on the furniture, soak the cloth in the solvent and go through all the corners and hard-to-reach areas furniture board which will be processed by the material.

When the surface preparation is completed, we proceed directly to the gluing process itself. To avoid shortcomings, follow the proposed algorithm of actions, which can also be found on the video in the article:

• make the necessary measurements of the furniture in order to cut the necessary pieces of material;
• using scissors, cut off from the roll exactly as much as is necessary for pasting the surface;
• before gluing the furniture panel, release the material by 10 cm from the protective layer so that the adhesive base is exposed;
• attach a piece of raw material to the furniture with an adhesive layer and gradually, smoothing the film with a roller, detach the remaining material from the protection;
• it is necessary to smooth the plane from the edge that is already glued to the area that you are going to glue. Thus, it will be possible to avoid the formation of folds and wrinkles on the pasted surface.

There is another method for treating furniture with a film, which is based on the use of a wet solution of water and soap. Here it is not difficult to stick raw materials correctly. In this case, protective layer completely removed, the material is placed on the floor, face down. The solution is applied to the adhesive layer using a sprayer, after which a film is applied to the surface. It is appropriate to stick the material in this way if there is large areas finishes when achieve perfect smooth surface difficult.

We take measurements

Cut off the film

Apply it to furniture

Smoothing out

Common mistakes

Sometimes, even after finishing the furniture, bubbles, folds and other flaws that were made during the work may appear. Correcting defects is not a real action in most cases, so the film must be removed and the procedure will have to be repeated again. Doing the work yourself, you can make the following mistakes:

• before gluing the material to the surface, it was not treated with a cloth or brush. Important point removal of dirt and dust causes a smooth coating, and the presence of small particles of dirt underneath will spoil the appearance;
• the cut piece was not enough for pasting the shield. This happens if you do not take a few centimeters in stock when cutting. Usually 2-3 cm are calculated on it, which can be easily measured on the reverse side of the material, where the measuring grid is located;
• the drawing on the plane does not match. Answering the question: how to properly glue a film that imitates natural materials, it is worth emphasizing that it must be cut at the seams - then there will be no problems with the displacement of the pattern;
• furniture defects are visible under the coating. The reason for this error is poor-quality preparation of the base or the use of too thin material. If the furniture is old enough, then it is better to use rolls with a thicker front layer. Before gluing the self-adhesive film on the furniture, all damage must be removed.

To do the job efficiently and independently paste over the furniture without flaws, follow the material application technology. It is better to pre-twist all fittings, and process the elements of collapsible structures separately. Properly done work will please all family members with a beautiful updated look of furniture products.

It's no secret that the kitchen is the center of every home. And our task with you is not only to plan it competently - in order to spend a minimum of effort and time when cooking - but also to operate it so that it marketable condition pleased us and the household for many years. Most often, the consumer opts for furniture made of chipboard with MDF facades covered with PVC film. This choice is primarily due to the relatively inexpensive price, as well as the availability of a wide range of configurations and colors. That is, there is an opportunity to satisfy almost any, even very demanding, taste.

Care rules

So, here your beloved and long-awaited kitchen was brought and installed, or you, after poring over the project for a long time, assembled it yourself. What should be done or what should not be done so that in a couple of months you will not be disappointed with the purchase. After all, the production technology of such facades, unfortunately, does not have the best effect on their wear resistance: the film may begin to peel off over time, especially along the perimeter. We will announce a few simple operating rules relating specifically to MDF facades covered with PVC film.

1. You can wash the kitchen only with “soft” detergents. Never use scouring powders containing abrasives. Well suited for this are various sprays for surfaces (possible for glasses) and a soft sponge, napkin.
2. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations. Try to maintain from +10 to +35 degrees. Lower or higher temperatures may cause peeling of the film. Sooner or later, an open oven, a closely located heated stove, too intense ventilation (especially in winter), and heaters will lead to the same result.

Operation features

Think about it, PVC film is glued at a temperature of 120 - 180 degrees, and if your oven gives out at least 60 -100 degrees, this already poses a threat to cabinets located nearby.

Install the heat shield. It protects the ends of the cabinet from heating by the stove and avoids delamination of the edges. Its installation is made to the ends of the cabinet. In care, it is very unpretentious: to remove dirt, it is recommended to wipe with a damp cloth, but it is not recommended to use any cleaning products.

1. Avoid high humidity. If you are still in doubt whether to install a hood or not, then I think now your choice is obvious. Steam from pots, grease from pans will also not have the best effect on your furniture.
2. Water is the enemy of any furniture. Make sure that it does not fall on the facades.
3. Close doors and slide drawers carefully, avoiding sudden movements. Do not subject them to mechanical stress (contact with sharp objects, friction, collisions).
4. Proximity lighting fixtures can lead to excessive heating of the facade and, as a result, deformation of the film, as well as to a change in the color of the cladding. The luminaire and the facade should not be closer to each other than 15 cm.

Do-it-yourself MDF facade repair

What to do if you notice that the PVC film is peeling off. First of all, if the kitchen is still under warranty, report this unpleasant incident to the seller. He is simply obliged to replace the defective kitchen facades for new ones. Perhaps the marriage is related to the quality of the glue with which the film is glued, or its insufficient quantity. Simply put, the manufacturer saved on you. However, the seller may also ask how correctly you exploited the furniture.

If the warranty has already ended, then you can try to fix the defect yourself. Type PVA glue or superglue like "Moment" into a medical syringe, you can also use " liquid nails” and carefully glue under the film. However, this method can be used if the film has simply peeled off. If it “shrinks”, which most often happens as a result of overheating, then there is little that can be done. Try to mask it with putty that matches the color. But, despite all your efforts to restore furniture in this case, I cannot guarantee you a good result. The best way out is to order new facades, but keep in mind that they must either be ordered for the entire kitchen at once, since film facade manufacturers do not guarantee an exact match in the color of films from different batches; or discover the designer in you and "play" with the colors of the facades. For example, if your kitchen is light green, then you can order facades for cabinets on which they need to be replaced in yellow.