Self -adhesive film sticker: step -by -step instructions

It so happens that over time, the usual interior begins to bother, it becomes boring to see the same walls. I would like to diversify my interior and refresh the room. And if the furniture cannot be changed with any desire, then you can radically change the appearance of the room without significant costs. Today we will talk about a simple and inexpensive way to change the appearance of the room using a self -adhesive film.

The name itself reveals all the secrets - the film is glued to the surface itself, we only need a little intervention so as not to spoil the beauty and material. In the construction market, this inexpensive and attractive finishing material appeared a long time ago. Every year, the self-adhesive film is becoming more and more popular, primarily because of the simplicity of use, wide colors, the possibility of choosing the desired shade and pattern, as well as cheapness. What else do we need? We go to the store to choose the appropriate option and in just a few hours change your interior and make your "zest".

Let's talk about the features of the film

Those people who have already been working with a film know that this material is very capricious and must be adopted to stick it to the surface evenly, without bubbles and stripes.

On sale you can find many different types of film for different surface. This can be a special car film, a product for furniture, walls, tiles and other smooth surfaces. Regardless of the type of self -adhesive, the film is united by one technology - the upper part of the film is a decorative canvas with a pattern or pattern. It can be colored, glossy, reflecting and plain, and the lower part remains unchanged and is a sticky layer or adhesive surface. Using a self -adhesive film, you can quickly update the design of the dwelling and embody your small design solutions into reality.

The advantages of the film:

• resistance to moisture and high temperature (withstands up to 80 ^oWITH);
• wide selection of patterns, drawings and textures;
• universality - film can be applied to any surface: plastic, metal, wood, cork, drywall, plywood products and ceramic tiles.

You do not have to ask for the help of professionals, you can cope with the task yourself. The main thing is to study the main nuances of working with self -adhesive and be patient. After a few hours of painstaking work, you will enjoy the updated interior.

In what room can you stick a film?

It was stipulated that the film can withstand high temperature and is not afraid of moisture. It is very simple to take care of her, there are no fat spots, dirt, and dust does not settle on it. Due to versatility, the film is often used to decorate any room, from the hallway to the decor of the loggia.

Where you can stick the film:

1. Kitchen. Regardless of whether you live in the private sector, in the country or in an apartment building, you can refresh the furniture with a film. In the kitchen, furniture spoils the fastest, due to high humidity, fumes and not always properly thought out ventilation. No matter how much we want, it will not work to change furniture in the kitchen every 2 years, so you should pay attention to a cheaper option and update the interior of the kitchen using a self -adhesive film. It will preserve the surface from the accumulation of fat, because the kitchen cabinets are quickly polluted, and over time spoil.
2. Toilet and bathroom. For these rooms with high humidity, the film will become a real salvation. This is the best option (quality plus acceptable price), which will protect the walls from splashes and water droplets with detergents. It is very easy to wipe away such soap drops from the film, and unlike tiles, white soap heels do not remain on it.
3. If you are raising small children, then remember how much effort and nerves you had to spend on explaining to the kids that it is impossible to draw on the walls and doors, as well as furniture. It is very difficult to wash paint from wallpaper, and sometimes impossible. Sometimes there is only one way out after such children's creativity - you have to remove damaged wallpapers and stick new ones. It is troublesome and expensive. A good option is to purchase a self -adhesive film that can be glued to walls, furniture and doors. Even if the film is painted, then the paint can be easily washed off from the surface or at all, it is re -packed, since the material is inexpensive and the work does not take much time.
4. A bright film is a good material for creativity. Even if your child is still too small to help you stick a film in your room, you can entrust him with the most interesting and responsible part in updating the nursery - choosing a film. A child of middle and senior school age can cope with the interior update in his room on his own.
5. If you decide to completely change the style in the living room, then you should think about using the film not only for furniture, but also to refresh stools and chairs at the same time.

What a self -adhesive film in the interior looks like, you can see in the photo:

How to glue a self -adhesive film

Bleing the film, the lesson at the same time simple and complex. Difficulties arise if the surface is uneven. First you need to remove defects and only then start work. If this is not done, then the film after a while will exfoliate and swell.

What needs to be prepared in order to successfully cope with the task:

• ruler;
• pencil;
• construction sharp knife;
• scissors;
• felt spatula or a special device for gluing the film;
• feng.

You will also need your free time so that you can without haste with a qualitatively pasting film, a little patience and an assistant, if you are going to glue a large surface in area.

Let's start with the preparation, using a hairdryer (take construction, as it is designed for maximum loads, the home may not withstand long -term operation and stop working at the wrong time). Warm the surface of the surface with a hairdryer and walk in all corners. This is enough, then the hair dryer will be needed at the final stage - to warm up the glued film.

The width of a self -adhesive film can be different, from 50 cm to 1 meter. You need at the initial stage when choosing the material to immediately determine the width. Also, when choosing a film, take into account what surface it will be used for. When you need to close the old furniture, you can buy a transparent film. It will help to hide small scratches and wiped, but will not change the structure and color of wooden old furniture. If you want to stick self -adhesive on the doors with glass, then it is better to choose a mosaic pattern.

Useful recommendations:

1. First, prepare the surface. Clean it of dust, fat (if it is kitchen furniture) and remove water from it (for the bathroom). Sewing the surface can be alcohol or gasoline. After processing, you must wait for the surface to dry. A good and comfortable surface for a beginner is absolutely smooth and even. If you stick the film on a matte or slightly rough surface, then it is advisable to pre -treat it with a primer or special varnish. As a replacement, wallpaper methyl glue is suitable. Wooden surfaces, chipboard, plywood products, fabrics and just plastered walls must be first carefully cleaned from dust and walk with an acrylic primer. If you see that protruding grains are visible on the plastered surface, it is better to first apply a layer of finish putty, and then a layer of a primer mixture. So you can stick a film without problems. Before you start working with glass, metal or glossy surfaces, the base is first moistened from a spray gun.
2. Expand the self -adhesive film. Pay attention - on the back of the material, markings are applied. It will be convenient for you to cut the film along the line. When you cut the material, leave a small supply, just a few centimeters are enough. Use sharp scissors or a special knife to cut.
3. Depending on the picture, try to cut the film very carefully, without curvature and slices. The final result will depend on how qualitatively this part of the work will be done. You must admit, because the carved large figure from the film looks ugly if it has uneven edges with Zazubins. Always start cut the pattern from the front side.
4. Small tricks: if you have chosen a bathroom film that will simulate tiles, it is better to cut along the “seam”.

We start work:

1. You have a ready -made pattern in your hands, it remains to gently separate the film from the paper by only 5 cm, no longer needs to be disconnected.
2. Try the film to the surface so that everything coincides with you - size and shape. And now you can attach the film to the surface with a sticky side and smooth.
3. Very carefully, without hustle and bustle, gradually separate the substrate from the film and distribute it over the surface by smoothing movements from the middle to the edges. You can use a soft dry towel.
4. The principle of invitation is identical to gluing wallpaper. We “drive out” the air formed in the middle to the edges and carefully smack the film. So we will avoid the formation of large and small bubbles.
5. If you saw in the process of gluing that you got a hall or a bubble, immediately return and correct errors. Gently separate the edge of the film from the surface, until it has yet to stick in thoroughly. If you are late, you will have to start all over again, only it will not be easy to remove the film.
6. If you want to immediately glue a large area (for example, the wall), then first you need to clean it well, dry the surface, and then apply the wallpaper glue with a thin layer and, without waiting for it to absorb, quickly glue the film, trying to fit it in size. After completing the work, go along the updated surface with a soft dry rag.

Attention! If you bought a film that instantly grasps, then it will be extremely inconvenient to stick it if you do not use small assistants. Powder or talc will help to cope with work perfectly. The emerging bubbles can be carefully pierced with a thin needle, release air and smooth this place well.

When working with a metal or glass surface, you must first moisten it with a soap solution. Then separate the film from the paper base and fit in size. As soon as everything matches, take a soft cloth or sponge and dry the surface thoroughly.

How to stick a self -adhesive film, you can find out by watching this video:

Is it possible to remove the film?

After a while, you may be bored with the colors of the film or its drawing and you will want to refresh the interior again. How to remove the film so as not to damage the surface, because the film is a strong and durable material.

We want to warn right away, it is better not to try to paint over the film - the paint will not go well on the slippery surface, and as a result you will ruin not only the appearance of the room, but also your mood. Sticking on top of the old coating another layer of film is also not the best option. Therefore, there is only one way out - to remove the old film.

We shoot the film according to the rules:

1. Take hot water and wet the surface with a sponge. If you want, accelerate the process, put on gloves and prepare the water burning.
2. Wait a few minutes while the glue swells.
3. Now you can start the film separation. Take a sharp knife or spatula. Work carefully so as not to damage the surface.
4. If you did not work out with hot water, try to turn on the hair dryer. As soon as the film heats up, the glue will lag behind the surface and it will be possible to remove the film. Take a powerful construction hair dryer, it works better and heats the surface faster.
5. When the film becomes soft and will lag behind, carefully pry the corner and pull the film on yourself until it completely disconnects.
6. If you saw the remnants of the glue, then they can be removed like this: wipe the places with a solvent, gasoline or alcohol. The choice of the product will depend on the surface of the surface.

A self -adhesive film is a universal material that will help update the interior in the room. If you want to change the situation, you do not need to spend strength and means to re-make repairs-buy a film and your life will play in a new way.