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

It happens that over time, the usual interior starts to bore, it becomes boring to see the same walls. I want to diversify my interior and refresh the room. And if the furniture at any desire to change does not work, you can dramatically change the appearance of the premises without significant costs. Today we will talk about a simple and inexpensive way to change the appearance of the room with a self-adhesive film.

The very name reveals all the secrets - the film sticks to the surface itself, we just need a little interference so as not to spoil the beauty and material. In the construction market, this inexpensive and attractive finishing material has appeared for a long time. Each year, the self-adhesive film becomes more and more popular, primarily because of the ease of use, the wide color range, the choice of the right shade and pattern, and also the cheapness. And what else do we need? We go to the store to choose the right option and in just a few hours to change your interior and make your "zest".

Let's talk about the features of the

film Those people who have already worked with film know that this material is very whimsical and it is necessary to adapt to stick it on the surface smoothly, without bubbles and stripes.

On sale there are many different types of film for different surfaces. It can be a special automotive film, a product for furniture, walls, tiles and other smooth surfaces. Regardless of the type of self-adhesive, the film combines one technology - the upper part of the film is a decorative cloth with a pattern or pattern. It can be colored, glossy, reflective and monochrome, and the lower part remains unchanged and represents a sticky layer or an adhesive surface. With the help of self-adhesive film, you can quickly update the design of the living space and make your small design decisions real.

Advantages of the film:

• resistance to moisture and high temperature( up to 80 ° C);
• wide choice of patterns, patterns and textures;
• versatility - the film can be applied to any surface: plastic, metal, wood, cork, gypsum board, plywood products and ceramic tiles.

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

In which room can I apply a film?

It was stipulated that the film withstands high temperatures and is not afraid of moisture. It is very easy to take care of it, it does not leave greasy stains, dirt, and dust does not settle. Because of its versatility, the film is often used to decorate any room, from the hallway to the decoration of the loggia.

Where can I stick the film:

1. Kitchen. Regardless of whether you live in a private sector, at a dacha or in a block of flats, you can refresh the furniture with a film. In the kitchen, furniture spoils the fastest, due to high humidity, fumes and not always properly designed ventilation. No matter how we would like to, and change furniture in the kitchen every 2 years will not work, so you should pay attention to a cheaper option and update the kitchen interior with a self-adhesive film. It will keep the surface from accumulating fat, because kitchen cabinets quickly become dirty, and eventually deteriorate.
2. Toilet and bathroom. For these rooms with high humidity, the film will become a real salvation. This is the best option( quality plus an acceptable price), which will protect the walls from splashes and droplets of water with detergents. With a film to wipe such soap drops very easily, and in contrast to the tile, it does not leave white soapy stains.
3. If you bring up young children, then remember how much effort and nerves you had to spend in explaining to the kids what to draw on walls and doors, and also furniture can not. It is very difficult to erase the paint from the wallpaper, and sometimes it is impossible. Sometimes the only way out after such children's creativity is to remove the damaged wallpaper and paste new ones. This is troublesome and expensive. A good option is to purchase a self-adhesive film that can be glued to walls, furniture and doors. If even the film is painted, then the paint can be easily washed off the surface or even re-glued, since the material is inexpensive and the work will not take much time.
4. Bright film is a good material for creativity. Even if your child is too young to help you paste a film in your room, you can trust him with the most interesting and responsible part in updating the nursery - the choice of film. A child of middle and senior school age can cope with the renovation of the interior in his room on his own.
5. If you decide to completely change the style in a living room, you should think about using a film not only for furniture, but also refresh stools and chairs at the same time.

How does the self-adhesive film look in the interior, you can see on the photo:

How to glue the self-adhesive film

Film gluing, the occupation is both simple and complex. Complexities arise if the surface is uneven. First you need to remove defects and only then get down to work. If this is not done, the film will peel off after a while and swell.

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

• ruler;
• pencil;
• construction sharp knife;
• scissors;
• felt trowel or special device for gluing the film;
• hair dryer.

You will also need free time so that you can quickly attach a film, a little patience and an assistant if you are going to glue a large surface area.

Let's start with the preparation, with the help of a hair dryer( rent a construction, since it is designed for maximum loads, the home can not withstand long-term operation and stop working at the wrong time).Fan warm the joints of the surface and walk around the corners. This is enough for now, then the hair dryer will be needed at the final stage - to warm the pasted film.

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

Recommendations:

1. First we prepare the surface. We will clean it of dust, grease( if it is kitchen furniture) and remove water from it( for the bathroom).Degrease the surface with alcohol or gasoline. After treatment, wait until the surface has dried. A good and comfortable surface for the beginner is absolutely smooth and even. If you will stick the film on a matte or slightly rough surface, it is desirable to pre-treat it with a primer or special lacquer. Moly adhesive wallpaper is suitable as a replacement. Wooden surfaces, particleboard, plywood products, fabrics and simply plastered walls must first be thoroughly cleaned of dust and a walk through the acrylic primer. If you see that protruding grains are visible on the plastered surface, it is better to first apply a layer of finishing putty, and then a layer of the primer mix. So you can stick a film without problems. Before starting to work with glass, metal or glossy surfaces, the substrate is first moistened from the spray gun.
2. Expand the self-adhesive film. Pay attention - on the reverse side of the material marked. On the line, it will be convenient for you to cut the film. When you cut out the material, leave a small stock, just a few centimeters. Use for cutting sharp scissors or a special knife.
3. Depending on the pattern, try to cut the film very carefully, without curvature and slices. From the quality of this part of the work, the final result will depend. Agree, because it looks ugly cut a large figure of the film, if it has uneven edges with jags. Always cut the pattern from the front side.
4. Little tricks: if you chose a film for the bathroom that will simulate a tile, then cut it better on the "seam".

Let's get to work:

1. You have a ready-made pattern in your hands, it remains to carefully separate the film from the paper by only 5 cm, more while you do not need to detach the substrate.
2. Attach the film to the surface so that you have everything in common - the size and shape. And now you can apply a sticky side of the film to the surface and smooth it.
3. Very carefully, without fuss, gradually separate the substrate from the film and distribute it over the surface with smoothing movements from the middle to the edges. You can use a soft dry towel.
4. The principle of smoothing is identical with gluing wallpaper. We "expel" the air formed in the middle to the edges and carefully smooth the film. So we avoid the formation of large and small bubbles.
5. If you see during the gluing process that you have a room or a bubble, return right away and correct mistakes. Gently separate the edge of the film from the surface, until it has not yet been glued thoroughly. If you are late, then you have to start all over again, only to remove completely the film will not be easy.
6. If you want to immediately cover a large area( for example, a wall), you must first clean it well, dry the surface, and then apply a thin layer of wallpaper paste and, without waiting until it starts to soak, quickly glue the film, trying to fit it in size. After completing the work, walk on the renewed surface with a soft dry cloth.

Warning! If you bought a film that instantly grasps, then sticking it will be extremely inconvenient, if you do not use small assistants. To cope with work perfectly help powder or talc. The bubbles that appear can be gently pierced with a thin needle, let out air and smooth out the place well.

When working with a metal or glass surface, you must first moisten it with a soap solution. Then, separate the film completely from the paper base and adjust it to fit. Once everything matches, take a soft cloth or sponge and thoroughly dry the surface.

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

Can I remove the film?

After a while you may get bored with the coloring of the film or its picture 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 durable and durable material.

We just want to warn you, do not try to paint over the film - the paint will not fit well on a slippery surface, and as a result you will spoil not only the appearance of the room, but your mood. Stick on over the old coating, another layer of film - also not the best option. Therefore, there is only one way out - to remove the old film.

Remove the film by the rules:

1. Take hot water and use a sponge to soak the surface. If you want, speed up the process, put on gloves and prepare the water more hot.
2. Wait a few minutes for the glue to swell.
3. Now you can start separating the film. Take a sharp knife or spatula. Operate gently to avoid damaging the surface.
4. If you can not remove the film with hot water, try turning on the hairdryer. As soon as the film is heated, the adhesive will lag behind the surface and you can remove the film. Take a powerful building hair dryer, it works better and heats the surface faster.
5. When the film becomes soft and falls behind, gently pry the corner and pull the film over until it completely disconnects.
6. If you saw the remnants of the adhesive, they can be removed as follows: wipe the seats with solvent, gasoline or alcohol. The choice of means will depend on the material of the surface.

Self-adhesive film, this is a versatile material that will help to update the interior indoors. If you want to change the situation, you do not need to spend the energy and money to make anew repairs - buy a film and your life will play in a new way.