Why You Might Consider Having Your Kitchen Cabinets Wrapped Instead Of Painted

By Joey Gonzalez
Kitchen interior with colorful cabinets New Africa/Shutterstock

Outdated kitchen cabinets can be an eyesore in any home, whether it's the color or finish that just doesn't seem to work with the space. Making changes to your cabinetry can be an expensive endeavor, from new hardware to a fresh coat of paint. And if you're a renter, it might seem impossible to give your kitchen a revived feel, forcing you to design around those stationary beasts. 

Cracking open a can of paint might feel like your only option, but when that's impossible or simply too time consuming, vinyl cabinet wraps can be your saving grace. These cheap and relatively easy options come in a whole host of colors and textures. They don't require the use of paint, nor the time it takes to dry between coats, meaning you can have your kitchen looking completely new in no time. There are different types of vinyl, some requiring the use of a heat gun to activate the adhesive while others are simply peel and stick. So when it comes time to give your kitchen a fresh new feel, vinyl wrapping might be your best bet. But when do you know that it's for you?

Is vinyl wrapping for you

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Here’s a quick tutorial on ~ HOW TO VINYL WRAP KITCHEN CUPBOARDS ~ 🌼 remove the door from the hinges and remove handles 🌼 clean and let it dry 🌼 cut the vinyl a few cm wider than the door 🌼 fold back a small piece of the backing paper and secure at the top of the door. Check for correct alignment 🌼 use a felt tip smoother and squeeze out all air to the edges while pulling the backing paper 🌼 cut the corners with scissors or a craft knife 🌼 wrap around the edges 🌼 cut off excess vinyl with a sharp craft knife 🌼 put the handle back on and hang up your new door 🌼 done 😊 Vinyl in this video is called Jura Pine #nztiktok #nzlife #renovate #kitchenhacks #adhesivevinyl

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While you might be ready to ditch the paint and jump straight into vinyl wrapping, you first need to decide if it's right for your kitchen. There are some drawbacks to choosing vinyl over paint. It is recommended to use these wraps on unfinished cabinets, especially if they have a strong adhesive. The removal process can damage existing paint or finishes that might make it a tough call when renting. An easy solution to this is to ensure that you find a renter-friendly option that comes off with ease. However, when compared to painting, vinyl doesn't take nearly as long to apply.

Vinyl wrapping isn't a permanent solution either, providing the perfect renter-friendly trick to give your kitchen that much-needed makeover. They can be fairly easy to adhere, usually only requiring you to cut it to size and add heat to activate the adhesive. Just be sure to squeeze out any bubbles or creases before the adhesive sets. Vinyl comes in a whole host of effects that can't be achieved with paint, from metallic, matte, glossy, and even woodgrain. You certainly won't have a shortage of options when it comes to giving your kitchen a new look. Whether you can't paint your cabinets or the process is simply too much of a hassle, vinyl wrap can be the perfect way to refresh your kitchen with a modern twist!

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