How to Wrap the Cupboard Doors

[Rapidoman 2011]

So those of us out there in the older vans like to update and upgrade things where we can, So here is a small job for the weekend. First of all decide what color wrap you want, then have a look at the different thickness's you can get. I used a company known as Wrap Direct, l ordered some samples, then listened to the wife and her jumping record impression, so it was a case of No, No, No, Yes and that was it, Pearl Gloss Vinyl with ADT, (Air Drain Technology) makes it better to use. Next job, order a cheap set of Wrapping tools from Ebay £8.99 (Pic D-01-D-02) and grab yourself a small tin of 3M 94 (D-03), This helps with adhesion. That's it ready to go.
Next remove first cupboard door, keep it simple go for the easy one (D-05) mark catch with a pencil and remove, don't want wobbles, Apply one even coat of 3M-94 and allow to dry. Measure the door and allow some extra at each side and top/bottom. Place your wrap the door to check it covers then remove approx, 4 inches of the backing and place onto door (D-09) Now using the wiping out tool push any air bubbles out (D-010 and D-011) Don't be afraid to lift and place back, just make sure you wipe out every bit. Now turning the Door round, remove the rest of the backing by wiping into it as you remove it (D-012) One final wipe over then remove the protective film from the wrap. I did not fold mine at the edges as it looked better cut off, D-014 shows the finished door. Example of before and after at the end.

 

[Charlie57]

Nice job, certainly looks more modern

 

[Tombola]

Well done, Ive got "Professional" vinyl techs working at my place that couldnt have done a better job .

 

[irnbru]

Well done, looks good.

 

[Lenny HB]

Nice one.

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[TheBig1]

Good choice on the colour, it is exact match for the colour used by Rapido on ours. So it looks factory spec when you sell

 

[Hirsch]

Nice job.

 

[Wikky]

Excellent job. Thanks for posting as we have a Rapido with the same wood colour

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Really great job!

 

[Smarty Marty]

Was thinking of spray painting but this makes much more sense. Thanks for the pics and guidance.

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[pampam]

that has made a real difference,it looks lovely,well done

 

[miklin]

21st Century Fablon!!

 

[Scotch mist]

Great initiative, well done , thanks for sharing

 

[bigwood]

It really brings you’re interior to a more modern look. I havnt confidence to tackle that sort of job. I will leave our Rienza as is for now.

 

[2 Jabs]

Impressive, well done

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[Snoopy]

So those of us out there in the older vans like to update and upgrade things where we can, So here is a small job for the weekend. First of all decide what color wrap you want, then have a look at the different thickness's you can get. I used a company known as Wrap Direct, l ordered some samples, then listened to the wife and her jumping record impression, so it was a case of No, No, No, Yes and that was it, Pearl Gloss Vinyl with ADT, (Air Drain Technology) makes it better to use. Next job, order a cheap set of Wrapping tools from Ebay £8.99 (Pic D-01-D-02) and grab yourself a small tin of 3M 94 (D-03), This helps with adhesion. That's it ready to go.
Next remove first cupboard door, keep it simple go for the easy one (D-05) mark catch with a pencil and remove, don't want wobbles, Apply one even coat of 3M-94 and allow to dry. Measure the door and allow some extra at each side and top/bottom. Place your wrap the door to check it covers then remove approx, 4 inches of the backing and place onto door (D-09) Now using the wiping out tool push any air bubbles out (D-010 and D-011) Don't be afraid to lift and place back, just make sure you wipe out every bit. Now turning the Door round, remove the rest of the backing by wiping into it as you remove it (D-012) One final wipe over then remove the protective film from the wrap. I did not fold mine at the edges as it looked better cut off, D-014 shows the finished door. Example of before and after at the end.

brilliant job, well done looks so fresh, was nice before but definitely looks good

 

[Snoopy]

It really brings you’re interior to a more modern look. I havnt confidence to tackle that sort of job. I will leave our Rienza as is for now.

hubby and i both thought the same ( for our hymer)

 

[Guigsy]

We've just ordered a van has a huge table (which is good as we want to be able to both work from it), but it's a dark wood effect and it makes the interior really dull. I was going to replace the table top, but this might be an option.

Has it got enough give to go around a bevelled edge all the way around a table top?

 

[Snoopy]

We've just ordered a van has a huge table (which is good as we want to be able to both work from it), but it's a dark wood effect and it makes the interior really dull. I was going to replace the table top, but this might be an option.

Has it got enough give to go around a bevelled edge all the way around a table top?

We ordered our from studio cards as needed it for a large table, we never did the edges, just the table top, because hubby was concerned about the over lap, we had the light grey wood effect. Sorry no pic.

 

[Rapidoman 2011]

We've just ordered a van has a huge table (which is good as we want to be able to both work from it), but it's a dark wood effect and it makes the interior really dull. I was going to replace the table top, but this might be an option.

Has it got enough give to go around a bevelled edge all the way around a table top?

Just use a heat gun, not too close, but this will help for going round corners and edges.

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[garjanco]

Wow this looks amazing

 

[Rusticrogers]

Another option is to have the doors sprayed. Only solid colours available though but very robust. We use a product called Selemix that is also the choice for Howdens kitchens when bespoke orders are asked for. Super durable.

 

[Snoopy]

Little update, took couple pics to show end product, really pleased it has lasted really well so far, now been on 1_ year, few trips out