How to cover the refrigerator with self-adhesive film
Home appliance stores have a large selection of colored refrigerators. But, they are quite expensive! Three times more expensive, the same, but ordinary, white version. Why pay more? Let's tell you, how to cover the refrigerator with self-adhesive film yourself and you, then, no need to overpay.
What can a pasted refrigerator look like?? decor options
Definitely, in many people, the phrase "paste the refrigerator" is associated with Soviet refrigerators, pasted "under the tree". At that time, such "chic" stood in many homes, through those, that there were practically no building materials. And those, that were, did not differ in diversity.
Now, progress has made a seven-mile leap forward. The films are so diverse… You can make a refrigerator shiny, mirror image, it is possible - cork or leather, it is possible with an ornament, and you can just beautiful, solid color.
exept this, there are panoramic drawings: the sea, night city, stairs, leading into the distance, streets and other stunning views.
In any case, it will look very stylish and expensive. But, with one "but"… If you do it right and very carefully. The slightest bumps and inappropriate seams will nullify all efforts. It will catch the eye, that it is a handicraft and the look will not be very much.
So, before proceeding, promise yourself, that the work you will do slowly and carefully.
How to choose a film?
It is not necessary to save on it precisely. High-quality film is the key to a great result, and low-quality - on the contrary, only spoils the look.
Moreover, bad film has an unpleasant property to crumble and recede at the corners. And at the expense of that, that it is in itself cruel, glue these corners then -problematic.
So, take materials only from a known manufacturer. Read reviews on the Internet and only then decide to buy.
In addition to the original quality, there are certain requirements for such a film. It must be water-repellent, since, kitchen - a place of high humidity. ORACAL films are the most ideal for our purposes, known to all, thanks to that, that they are used in the manufacture of street signs.
Regarding brands, it is better to take from European manufacturers, than China. But, here we have not opened America to you, Of course. So, modestly remind.
A few words about print quality
It can happen, that you will not be able to find the finished image, which will be to your liking. Or, you will not find the right size of ready-made motifs. Then, you can take a white film and give it to the printing studio.
In this case, you need to give them your version of the picture, or use their directory. Usually, there is something to choose from. Another question, how best to print.
Ordinary, wide format printing is good, if you look at it from afar. And here for a decor of a refrigerator, it is better not to skimp on special, interior printing.
The difference is, that its points are so microscopic, that even, on closer examination, the picture will be clear, like, good photo.
How to guess the size of the image?
The film is sold, measuring the size in pixels, not centimeters. It, quite inconvenient, because, you need to calculate the size yourself. And it's very easy to be wrong! But, we will not allow this. Remember this formula:
1 cm - 38 pixels
That is, if you have a standard refrigerator, height 1 m 80 cm, and width 55 cm, then it will work out:
6800 on 2090 pixels.
As you can see, nothing complicated and nothing. But, in addition to size, in ready pictures there is such concept, as the orientation of the image. In our case, this is the vertical orientation, otherwise it is called -book.
What else will be needed for work?
Naturally, the film itself and:
- sharp scissors
- Water spray
- Squeegee (plastic or rubber spatula)
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dry and clean cloth
Preparing the refrigerator for gluing
To start, you need to remove all fittings and doors. It is very inconvenient to glue in vertical position, fact.
Then, wash the surface very thoroughly, without passing any corner. After this, wipe dry and wipe the refrigerator with alcohol, for the purpose of degreasing.
Remember, what, if it remains on the surface, though, one sorinochka, it will be very visible. Especially, if the film is not patterned, and monochrome.
Detailed process of film application
We recommend gluing in a wet way. There is also a dry method, Of course. But it requires experience and skill. So, here we describe such a process, who overcomes with his own hands and a beginner.
- Prepare a weak soap solution, adding a little dishwashing liquid to the water. With this composition you will moisten the surface of the refrigerator. Pour it into the spray gun.
- We lay the film, drawing down on a flat, horizontal surface. Best, the floor is suitable for this purpose, which must be covered with a clean cloth or polyethylene.
- Separate a small piece of the base from the upper edge, literally, 2-3 cm and cut it with scissors along its entire length.
- Attach the canvas to the top edge of the refrigerator, tightly pressing and smoothing with a dry cloth. If you see air, expel it with a spatula. If, suddenly, the air did not come out, then it is necessary to pierce it BuLavochka and to smooth over again with a rag. In any case, this piece will be under the fittings.
- Then turn the film into a roll.
- Sprays from the spray on the surface.
- Gradually unfolding the film, remove the base and gently press the canvas to the surface.
- After, how you glued it, carefully smooth with a rag and spatula. There should be no bubbles and no wrinkles.
That's all! When the film dries, and that, about, hours later 3, you can fasten the fittings back.
How to paste individual details and patterns?
You can decorate your refrigerator with individual details of the film.
The ornament from it - it is impossible to cut independently. To do this, it is better to order a similar service from the company.
The advantage of applying the ornament is, that you will not need to dismantle the fittings. And it is much easier to paste small fragments, than to cover a refrigerator with a film completely.
so, how to cover the refrigerator with self-adhesive film yourself - you already know. Now for the little ones: do that, that planned!
