How to Apply Kitchen Vinyl Wrap - Worktops, Cupboard Doors and Appliances

How to Apply Kitchen Vinyl Wrap

Vinyl wrap is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform your kitchen. Below, you’ll find step-by-step guides for wrapping worktops, cupboard doors (flat and bevelled), and even appliances — all in one place.

🔧 What You’ll Need

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • Self-adhesive vinyl wrap
  • Squeegee (felt-edged is ideal)
  • Utility knife or scalpel
  • Measuring tape
  • Cleaning solution (sugar soap or degreaser)
  • Lint-free cloth
  • Pin (for popping air bubbles)
  • Heat gun or hairdryer (for bevelled edges)
  • Silicone sealant (for worktops or high-moisture areas)

✅ How to Wrap Kitchen Worktops

  1. Clean the surface thoroughly with degreaser and let it dry.
  2. Measure and cut the vinyl, allowing a few extra centimetres.
  3. Peel a small section of the backing paper.
  4. Apply and smooth using your squeegee, working slowly.
  5. Pop any air bubbles with a pin and smooth them out.
  6. Cut an X over sinks or hobs and tuck the vinyl into the edges.
  7. Wrap the front edges and trim underneath for a clean look.
  8. Trim around fixtures with a scalpel.
  9. Seal the edges with clear silicone to stop water getting underneath.

Let the vinyl settle for 24–48 hours before using the surface heavily.

✅ How to Wrap Flat Cupboard Doors

  1. Remove cupboard doors from the hinges if possible.
  2. Clean the surface thoroughly and let it dry.
  3. Measure the door and cut vinyl slightly larger than needed.
  4. Peel and stick, starting from one edge and smoothing as you go.
  5. Fold excess around the edges, smoothing down firmly.
  6. Trim corners diagonally for neat folds.
  7. Reattach the doors once everything is wrapped and settled.

Flat doors are the easiest place to start, with minimal shaping needed.

✅ How to Wrap Bevelled Cupboard Doors

  1. Clean and dry the surface just like with flat doors.
  2. Cut your vinyl to size, allowing a generous overlap.
  3. Apply the centre first, smoothing from the middle outward.
  4. Use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the vinyl around bevelled edges.
  5. Gently stretch and press the wrap into the contours with your squeegee.
  6. Trim the vinyl along the edge of the bevel carefully.
  7. Fold and trim the back edges, working slowly for clean results.

Patience is key here. Heat and stretch gradually to avoid tearing or bubbles.

✅ How to Wrap Kitchen Appliances

  1. Unplug the appliance and move it if needed.
  2. Clean the surface thoroughly with a degreaser.
  3. Measure and cut your vinyl, leaving 2–3 cm extra on each edge.
  4. Apply the vinyl slowly, smoothing from the centre out.
  5. Use your scalpel to trim around handles, buttons or vents.
  6. Wrap the sides and fold excess over the back where hidden.
  7. Press firmly along edges and corners to lock it down.

Fridges, washing machines, and dishwashers are all wrap-friendly and safe as long as the surface is smooth.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Always test on a small area first, especially with heat
  • Don’t rush corners — patience = professional finish
  • Use silicone sealant anywhere water might sneak in
  • Store leftover vinyl for touch-ups or repairs later
  • Wait 24–48 hours before cleaning or heavy use