Sometimes bored repairs in the apartment bother you, and you really want to change something. At the same time, the desire to make major repairs often does not visit. Self-adhesive film for different surfaces will help to transform and change beyond recognition the interior in the apartment. The types of this material and their varying structure allow each owner of an apartment or house to transform according to personal preferences and tastes.
What is self-adhesive film
Today, the construction market has a lot of materials that can easily change the interior of an apartment or house. Self-adhesive film is a thin oilcloth with a pattern or plain, sticky on one side. This allows you to stick it on any surface, having previously studied the properties of the material.
Types of material by structure
Self-adhesive film for wall, furniture or door leaf, varies by type andstructure. The basis of such material can be polyester, polyvinyl chloride, propylene. Preference should be given to a self-adhesive film suitable for the type of surface on which the material will be attached.
There are the following types of film:
Consisting of one layer (single layer). The composition of such a film includes multicomponent mixtures, PVC, and also contains resin and plasticizers. The pattern is created using pigments and stabilizers. All components are mixed to obtain a homogeneous mass. Then heat treatment is done, after which the composition is formed into a thin film. The hardness and properties of the finished material depend on how much plasticizers are added
Consisting of two layers. For such a film, separate canvases are produced, one of which is the base, and the other is the cover. The base is made of fabric, paper. And the cover is made from resin and plasticizers with the addition of pigments to color the surface. The web of such a self-adhesive film is more plastic and more convenient to use, and the durability and strength indicators are somewhat lower than those of a single-layer film
Before choosing a self-adhesive film for furniture, doors, walls, it is important to decide on its intended purpose. The service life of the material and its appearance directly depend on this issue. Feedback from people who have used both types of materials says that the single-layer film is more durable.
Types of material by surface type
In addition to the fact that the self-adhesive film differs instructure, it also comes with different types of surfaces. Each of the options has a different appearance and is suitable for different rooms. There are the following types of self-adhesive film according to the type of surface:
- Matte. Best suited for bright rooms with good lighting.
- Glossy. Due to its structure and appearance, such a film will ideally fit into the rooms on the shady side of the apartment.
- Mirror. This coating is perfect for rooms with any level of illumination. And the mirror self-adhesive film will look especially great in small rooms.
- Self-adhesive transparent film is used when decorating glass surfaces.
Holographic film will create an incredible effect and an interesting solution in interior design
It is worthwhile to first consider what type of coverage will be optimal for a particular room. It directly depends on how effective and bright the transformation of the interior will be.
Scope of application
Self-adhesive film has a wide range of applications. Therefore, it can be used in different rooms and on different surfaces. This material is most popular for the following missions:
- Kitchen furniture pasting.
- Self-adhesive film for bathroom furniture.
- In the hallway, film is also used to decorate various surfaces.
- Some types of film are used to transform the space in the bedroom, andalso, furniture decorations.
- Various printing on self-adhesive film allows you to transform the interior items in the living room beyond recognition, creating an incredible effect. The room takes on a whole new look.
- Often self-adhesive film on the door, bedside table and other interior items favorably decorates and brightens the children's room.
It is possible to use such material in almost any room of an apartment, at home. The main thing is that the color schemes and the type of material are correctly selected. According to the reviews of those who have already used such material, it can be understood that after pasting the surfaces of the room they take on a different look.
The advantages of such material when transforming an apartment
A self-adhesive film has a lot of positive aspects. This is stated in the numerous reviews of those who used such material to transform their nest. From the responses, we can conclude that the film has the following advantages:
- Affordable price. This allows you to decorate and transform the interior of the room for little money.
- A large palette of colors, which makes it possible to translate into reality any design ideas.
- Also in the reviews you can find stories that the film allows you to extend the life of interior items and protects the coating from damage.
- Significant savings that allow you to give pieces of furniture a new look without buying an expensive headset.
- The material has a good structure, which is easy totakes on the impact of moisture, temperature changes, without losing its appearance.
- Does not require hiring specialists. Self-adhesive film can be used independently for its intended purpose.
- Despite the low price of the material, it is of high quality.
- Adhesive film has a wide range of applications. It can be used in a variety of areas of the apartment, at home.
"Self-adhesive" for furniture
Due to the fact that there is a print on a self-adhesive film, you can transform both the entire furniture in full and decorate individual parts of the interior. It is important before you start pasting the surface of the furniture, do the following:
- Clean the surface of dirt.
- Remove moisture from the coating.
- If required, wipe the surface to remove protruding particles.
This preparation will help to attach the film perfectly, without bumps and blisters.
It is important to glue the film slowly, carefully attaching every millimeter to avoid unevenness.
Self-adhesive film on the door
For a door made of plastic, wood, self-adhesive film is special. It is important to choose a film that is designed for the required surfaces in order to avoid uncomfortable situations. Before attaching the film, you need to carefully prepare the door leaf, ridding it of small grains of dust and dirt.
How to glue the film on different surfaces
Depending onon the type of coating on which the film will be attached, you should follow some rules:
- It is important to prepare the surface before starting work.
- Then you need to measure the size of the sheet that will be attached to the furniture or wall covering. Usually there are markings on the film, where centimeters and meters are indicated, for ease of use.
- It is better to stick the film from the top of the cover. Having fixed exactly a piece of the canvas, move smoothly down, aligning and erasing the bubbles, not allowing air to remain under the film.
The correct sequence of actions and accuracy when pasting surfaces will help to qualitatively and brightly transform the space of the apartment.
Helpful tips
So that the transformation process is not spoiled due to incorrect actions, you should follow these tips:
- If the coating has noticeable roughness, you should first make a primer. This will create a perfectly flat surface, so that the film will be fixed neatly.
- Use a soft towel made of natural material to stick the film.
- In order for the canvas to fit perfectly, it is worth leaving a margin of three centimeters on the segment.
- If the canvas is a self-adhesive film with patterns, then cut off a piece along the outside.
- It is worth choosing the color scheme of the material, starting from the generalinterior pictures. This will create a harmonious and cozy atmosphere in the room.
- It is important to carefully consider what type of material to purchase. This will make the transformation durable and of high quality.
Decorative self-adhesive film will allow you to easily transform the space. It does not require a lot of money and favorably decorates the interior. It is worth paying attention to this option of changing the space and furniture in a house or apartment.
