If you’d like to see how this product has held up over 11 months check out my update video where I also respond to some FAQs kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYOHt7OTqJDAptI.html thanks for watching 😊

@njs381

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, really helpful video firstly so thank you! I wondered if you’ve had any experience with wrapping like this where the cupboard grooves are curved at all? My Mum is looking to do hers but the groove pattern on the door is arched at the top. Would love to know your thoughts? Thanks 😊

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

NJS I haven’t done a curved groove before myself but this would definitely require a heat gun/hairdryer if it’s the type of door that I am thinking about. I would say basically any surface that isn’t flat, place the wrap in position on the flattest part of the surface and then use heat to mould around any curves using a squeegee or small tool to push into place. I hope that helps 😊

@njs381

3 жыл бұрын

Laura Does Life Thanks very much Laura that’s great 👍

@elwirakomor2359

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very sweet and we will have dinner

This is my worst nightmare. I commend you for finishing the project. I would have had a meltdown.

@gracethroughchrist4949

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.. If I did this, I'd be slamming my head in a doorjam repeatedly after one cupboard door. 😂 But kudos for having the patience for this!

@denisepfahl3147

4 жыл бұрын

@@gracethroughchrist4949 Pure torture for me!

@butchieees1783

4 жыл бұрын

Denise Pfah

Looks super good! I love how precise you were...others get in a hurry ....your patience shows.

Amazing . I unfortunately do not have that level of patience but brilliantly executed

@tresseshairextensions7237

4 жыл бұрын

Big Digits neither do I and I’m sure there would have been only one door completed and perhaps not done very well. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😂

Why is everyone telling her to paint her doors? She doesn't want to paint them, obviously! Go watch a painting video!

@kf5541

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie Jane lol you’re 100 % right

@Sarah-m17

4 жыл бұрын

who says then why watch

@maureenhansen3308

4 жыл бұрын

sarah people watch to find out if another method is worth doing.

@Sarah-m17

4 жыл бұрын

who says waste of time, could be doing something else, dumb question, maybe some people rent and can’t paint that’s why they do this

@Sarah-m17

4 жыл бұрын

Maureen Hansen she could’ve watched a shorter video if she was that bothered

I’m even too lazy to unscrew the doors to do this..your patience is awesome and it makes the result perfect!!!

Oh my gosh!! I am SO HAPPY and reassured in knowing there is someone else in the world like me! I have used contact paper/peel and stick paper to do everything from room borders, cabinet refinishing, cabinet repurposing, or for a general change. Attention-to-detail is SO WORTH IT!! ❤

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

I want to try doing some other bits around the house to see what I can transform!

Girl you have an ASMR voice. This was so relaxing to me. 😂

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Haha really!? Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching ☺️

When my daughter told me she was having her counters and cabinets wrapped, I pictured saran wrap lol, I didn't understand. But my son in laws niece did it for them, and they turned out gorgeous! They look like new cabinets and countertops.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

It’s brilliant isn’t it? Perfect for people who rent too and aren’t allowed to paint 😊

Cool! I would never have thought of trying this! It looks excellent!

I'm really impressed by your skills and attention to detail.

What an excellent job you have done on the doors. Well done

That is so good you done a wonderful job!

This is brilliant! So much easier to wipe clean than paint. Paint eventually chips. Genius!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I think I would have been repainting by now if I’d have used paint. I love this product I think it’s great. Thanks for watching 😊

My wife did it with our kitchen tops if you take your time with it , it can transform your kitchen, well done great idea .

This is a fantastic idea. You did a great job. For those naysayers who'd rather paint I say go with this instead. I've painted and it's a pain and it's messy. Nice thing about this is that if the vinyl peels away, it can easily be fixed.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Suzanne ☺️ exactly! I’d have been constantly touching up if it were paint. Although I’ve probably done this the long winded way, by doing it in strips if there is any damage caused I can can just peel and replace that particular section

Excellent job! Thanks for a great tutorial. It looks so good.

Good video, I actually started with the middle first and found it easier

U did such a good job! Love these cabinets, looks way better than paint imo, more professional!

Thank God I have found your video and it is so much helpful I have been thinking to do this for so long but wasn’t too sure if it’s gonna work or not but I am glad it is actually a good idea.

Absolutely stunning 🥰

Looks amazing and so professional

you are very clever. Very meticulous work

Looks brilliant you’re clever 🦋

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pauline thanks for watching ☺️

I vinyl wrapped a few parts on my truck one time. No way I could torture myself with a project like this. Looks great though, good job.

Amazing vid, have been wanting to do this for a while now, best vid I’ve seen to date on applying vinyl to kitchen doors etc xoxoxo

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ava I’m glad you found it helpful x

Looks really good. Had no idea this was an option. I doubt I could make it look that nice. I have a hard enough time using contact paper on shelves! LOL!

You did a splendid job. I’m very impressed 👍🏾!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol 😊

Well there you go. You surprised me. Awesome.

Oh yes ! I love it

It’s funny, I just bought some glossy white vinyl to do my cupboards (haven’t even received them yet) and I stumbled across this video. What great timing. I am almost finished with my kitchen countertop, which I covered in a glossy, glittery black. Fortunately, my cupboards are straight with no insets or even hardware so it should be fairly easy. I bought black handles for the cupboards and drawers. My cupboards won’t be as difficult as yours but this video is so helpful - thank you!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Flat doors are super easy! It’ll look great when it’s finished off you’ll be amazed at the difference when you’re done. Thanks for watching ☺️

Wow! 20 out of 10 for this!

Omg that looks fantastic well done. Bet you £20 there would be a lot of bad language if I were to attempt this😂 you make it look sooooo easy ❤️

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

There was definitely some bad language from me too 😂

You did a great job

Looks great! Might try on my garage cabinets for practice.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Once you get the hang of it it’ll be easy to do! Good luck and thanks for watching ☺️

Wow absolutely brilliantly patient !! I'm doing mine 👍

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with yours!

@jaccroft

4 жыл бұрын

You should definitely take it up as a thing . You are brilliant at DIY . I've checked out your other videos . Keep them coming ! I've now subscribed 😊

Nice job young lady 👍👍

You did a beautiful job. It looks awesome.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicole 😊

I did my with Wilkos it looks really good too. Well done 👍

such a useful guide, thanks so much for this detailed demo. Subbed!

Beautiful job

Really nice!

Great job! Although, not my cup of tea...I admire you for your persistence and patience...enjoy!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Spot on,👏👏👏

My extended family pained theur cabinets and a top coat of poly and let me tell you~ It not only LOOKS AMAZING. But it actually looks like BRAND NEW cabinets! WORTH all the time and they did change out the handles for a new updated look. Which added to the project looking BRAND NEW!💖💚💖💚💖💚💖💚💖💚💖💚

Thank you so so much! I have exactly the same cabinet does as you and i couldn't work out how to get the vinyl wrap on the middle bit. Got totally frustrated. Its so obvious after watching this!

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Were you trying to do it all in one piece? Good luck I’m sure it’ll look fab x

such a helpful video. thanks for making it and so clear.

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

Hello colleague! Good job!👍😉

What a super job. Could have done with you to help me do mine. Wow you need some patience for this x

I can't thank you enough for this tutorial. I have the EXACT same doors and was wondering how I could put sticker onto them with a nice result.

Impressive thanks

When I was trained by DC Fix you were supposed to use aspray of water on the surface first,then lay on the vinyl and squeegee out the bubblesand water. The water lets you move or remove the vinyl before final flatten.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Glen I will try this the next time!

@sean4chels

4 жыл бұрын

Spraying water on bare mdf is not advisable as it soaks it in then swells.

@ailwyngregory1716

Жыл бұрын

Never spray water on bare MDF and to stop those lifting bits/bubbles on corners use some 3M primer 94…

My Goodness no way I would have this amount of patient doing this

❤❤❤ it. Thank you

Thanks for this video. So helpful!!

Looks really good, but you have such patience! I’m not sure I have that level of patience to do this as well.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does take time. Thankfully I didn’t do it all in one day otherwise I’d have probably given up! Thanks for watching ☺️

I helped my son do this to his kitchen but we put 1large piece tightly over the doors and then used the hairdryer to heat it and pushed the vinyl into the groves which is so much easier and actually is on the instructions it can be heated

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda, one piece only works with certain types of doors - these type needs the strips because it doesn’t stretch out far enough to cover when heated

£5! That’s incredible. Especially since companies that do revamps with new doors will charge 100 times that. I still don’t know why kitchens are so costly since they’re just chipboard boxes. Thanks for the video

Hi Laura i Here because my wife want's Whole Kitchen wrap ! and i never done any thing like this before LOL Wish me luck

These look amazing, if I did this to a cabinet that had been painted with a roller , will I see the texture through the vinyl ? Also how well does this vinyl clean with everyday messes ?

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

It cleans really well. It’s a decent thickness, I would think it would cover although you’d probably be more likely to get air bubbles if not completely smooth surface

@chasdiy7799

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Lauren, really well done. I have not used this product but I have plenty of similar experience. I would think that the paint or any other embellishment would show through, the product is very thin. You would need to sand down first to get a perfectly smooth surface first.

fabulous job!! i have shaker cabinets without the little gaps, should i do the same process? thank you

Ive seen this done before but they cover the whole front with wrap and use a heat gun to push into the edges and sides..much easier than cutting strips

@Cassiew168

3 жыл бұрын

Can you find a the video where you have seen this before? Would be interested to try and find a way to save time

Much appreciated for the video! Is less money spent on door panels!

Hi Laura That Looks Amazing and your Kitchen looks Fantastic and looks a really good job keep up your good work👍👍👏👏

@martymccann2921

4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see more of your uploads 🤞🤞

Very nice work

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian!

@ianblackman2144

4 жыл бұрын

@@LauraDoesLife my pleasure

Looks amazing, how long did it take you to wrap the whole kitchen? Thanks

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

I did it a bit at a time, so I’d say you could do a whole kitchen in a day easily. I took my time for this video purely for demonstration purposes. Once you’ve got the hang of it it’s less than 10 minutes per door. Flat doors are obviously a lot quicker and easier to do too 😊

Beautifully and practical! the vinyl wrap too ;-)

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ☺️

It came out beautiful but I wouldn't have the patience to do this. Wish I did!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

It did take a while but was worth it! Thanks for watching 😊

Bearing in mind that's a newly made door it's far easier wrapping components pre assembly.

That looks great! Can you wrap existing factory wrapped doors or do you need to rough it up with sandpaper? Also, how is it beside heat, i.e., the oven?

@cameronseaward4949

4 жыл бұрын

Btw, the doors have a slightly contoured grain pattern.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

You can cover over existing wrap, there is no need to sand down. Just make sure the surface is clean. An existing grain shouldn’t show through as dc fix is quite a good thickness. It’s holding up really well around my oven so the heat isn’t causing any damage, I think it is heat resistant up to a certain temperature. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😊

I know this isn't what the video was about but I absolutely love your accent.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I don’t get told that very often 😂

tq laura

Can I ask what kind of glue you used for the bits that start to peel up? I've done it on the same doors and a few bits keep popping up a few months later.

You little belter! Obviously talking about the video 😂😂👌🏽👍🏽

You are brilliant atdiy from Julie

How long does the wrap last, is it quite secure? Trying to figure out if I should do something like this or paint!😊

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Kelly Morgan so far it’s holding up well but it’s only been on a month or so. I would say if you are going to paint then make sure you put a varnish over the top so that is more durable when wiped down. The wrap is easy to clean but I would say keep some spare in case you need to make any repairs further down the line. I scratched some of the cupboards when I was fitting new worktops but was easy to fix with a new piece of wrap. Have you seen the full completed kitchen with new worktops? Budget Kitchen Renovation | Kitchen Makeover | Part Two kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqOhurSmlpe3ibg.html

@alexandermchendrie4256

4 жыл бұрын

Vinyl will last 10 plus years if looked after

If you very so slightly plane the underneath of the door first this will stop the vinyl from rubbing against each other and coming away a few months down the line, keeping it looking like new

How long would you expect vinyl to last before it needs redoing?

I have never heard of wrapping a cabinet door! Too much trouble for me, would rather paint it. You must be a "detail" person and I admire that. I am a "big picture, design it" person; let someone else execute it! My hubby is a fine artist, sign letterer/free hand and can do anything skilled with his hands...he once watched me wrap a gift and said, "you wrap that like a drunken sailor", LOL!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, it does take patience, I’m currently wrapping another set of doors and certainly don’t seem to have the same amount of patience this time around! Thanks for watching ☺️

@denisepfahl3147

4 жыл бұрын

@@LauraDoesLife Good luck, you do a beautiful job with detail work. Sometimes I have to take a break and plow back in later when I have more focus and energy on demanding projects.

Is this not contact paper ? If it is you don't want me to do this , me and contact paper does not mix I tell you did a fantastic job!! Come do mine 🤗

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Yes contact paper! It just takes practice, once you’ve got a couple of doors out of the way it gets easy!

Hi. Nice vid. But please can you tell us what the EXACT DC Fix product is, that you used. They're different types. How about a link to the product?

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I used the deign folie self adhesive film in light grey (seidenmatt hellgrau). www.diy.com/departments/d-c-fix-plain-matt-grey-self-adhesive-film-l-2m-w-675mm/4007386341068_BQ.prd?rrec=true

Lol. When U said air bubbles at first I thought u said herbivores. Obviously my accent is different then yours. By the way, your cabinets are beautiful. You’ve got great attention to detail

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you CheeChee! KZread’s subtitles struggle with some things I say too! Where are you from?

Question for you since this looks like such a good idea. I am very patient and like detailed work....but....I have intricate crown mold at the top of my kitchen cabinets that have a fancy rope/braid pattern on it. Would this vinyle take on that shape? My concern is if I can do all of the cabinet and doors with the available white of this material, but have to paint the crown mold on the cabinets, it might look odd (painted surface and color difference side by side with the wrapped doors). I would have to be able to wrap the crown mold in order to match the color and finish. Love to hear back from you on this!

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, if you have the patience it should work but l would definitely recommend using heat on it with a hairdryer and probably use something like a cotton earbud or orange stick to push the vinyl into place into the crevices on the moulding. Lay the vinyl over the top, turn on the heat and push into place. Would also only recommend using the Matt finish not the gloss. The gloss is much thicker and harder to work with but the Matt should go on fine, it will probably just take a little bit of practice. I’d remove it from your units too if possible so that you can sit at a table whilst doing it ☺️

@voiceofhislove8650

4 жыл бұрын

@@LauraDoesLife Thanks!

How do you work out with a rounded panel?

Well done I’m tackling mine as it’s all peeled off. What shade of colour Is this please

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a light grey - sedenmatte hellgrau is the colour that was on the label I think

If you remove after a while, would it damage or peel off any paint work that may be underneath?

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly would peel off paint if it was already chipped or peeling but I would think it would be pretty safe on most surfaces 😊

Where did you get your vinyl from for this? Haven't seen this colour with dcfix x

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

I got this from b&q. On websites I think it’s listed as light grey but the colour on the pack is called sedenmatte hellgrau or something like that!

I want to do this to my bedroom cupboards that have a thin strip of wood around them, wonder if it’ll be the same process

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

If there is only a thin strip on the edge you may able to do them in one piece rather than in strips depending on the thickness of the strip 😊

I’m a little late to the party but wow, I didn’t even know this was a possibility! You did an absolutely fantastic job! I live in an older home in the historic district of town and our home has all the original woodwork, trim, hardwood floors, stain glass windows, etc., and they’re all really beautiful. However, the dark mahogany color of the woodwork/trim really limits our options for trying new wall colors. I’ve always wished we could somehow change the color of the woodwork without actually painting over the original...can’t imagine ever doing that. So after seeing your video, I’m now wondering if something like what you used would make this a possibility...🤔

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you totally could cover over the woodwork! I feel the same sometimes about painting woodwork this product does peel off and doesn’t cause any damage. It’s a lot quicker and less messy than painting too! ☺️

@luv2cre84

3 жыл бұрын

@@LauraDoesLife Oh my goodness, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your reply!! I really think I may try this out! Thanks so much again for such an excellent video and tutorial!🥰

How long did it take you?

Is this cost effective to do a whole kitchen in my RV?

I like the little red Honda brand ruler. Where did you find that? I’m in the US, I did a Google search, and it doesn’t appear anywhere at all. Cool piece. Lovely work by the way.

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

javie793 thank you. No idea where the ruler is from it just appeared in my tool box one day 😊

@vltruane

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of Honda Formula One Racing, that’s why noticed it. I would clean the plaster, or paint that’s on the edge, it seems like it’s a rare little item. Love you’re videos. Take care.😊✌🏻

You did a good job,you could have made it easier for yourself by doing the centre piece in 3 strips.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

You’d think so at first look but you actually waste more of it like that - because the middle is set lower there wouldn’t be any coverage on the inside edge if you get what I mean? You’d then end up having to cut a larger middle piece for the edge to be covered and waste the smaller middle section.

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

røb I’ve even confused myself I think - I think I’ve misunderstood the original comment!

I have bar high table and a 6 cub storage unit (Target) in the corner of my living room. I would like to make them the same color in a wood finish. Problem: table has beveled edge and a circular edge in front!!! Any ideas.???

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Bevelled edges are slightly more difficult, definitely use a heat gun or hairdryer and cut the edges so they bling at the fold. Maybe also cut separate pieces and try to join them?

@gingerblack4528

4 жыл бұрын

@@LauraDoesLife do you have any videos on that procedure. Can I use a hair dryer?

Love the video! Hope you are feeling better. Poor woman sounds like you have a bad cold or you are very tired...

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Judy it was probably a bit of both at the time of doing the video!

Hi im curreny doing this at the moment.ive came across a few small bubbles as im doing it which ia annoying if any tips?x thanks

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne Marie - bubbles are easy to sort, just get a small pin or needle and prick into the top of the bubble then go over with the squeege and they should come straight out! If you’re getting a lot you maybe be working it too fast, try holding the wrap up off the surface and only let it touch the surface when you are ready to smooth over with the squeegee. Hope that helps! 😊

if u overlap edges u can double cut so it's leaves no gaps

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

As I was doing the full kitchen I realised this I should probably do an updated video!

@Jellybellyirish

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by double cut?? I really want to do this right 🙂

Painting would be much easier! In the time you spent on the first strip I would have had the first coat painted on both sides

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why people watch this video if they think painting would be easier. It’s a completely different concept and finished product. I regularly paint furniture and it’s so hard to maintain. Kitchens get a lot of wear, paint requires so much maintenance. As mentioned for other comments, this is purely for demonstration purposes, when you are doing your own kitchen it really doesn’t take that long.

Where can I buy the D-C Fix Vinyl Wrap? Is it sold in USA?

@LauraDoesLife

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if you can buy it in the US - I know that there are people who sell it on Amazon, but it’s more expensive than what it is in stores. There are other sticky back plastics that will do exactly the same job on Amazon, I’m sure there will be some that ship to the US - thanks for watching 😊

Can you do a countertop one? Thank you

@LauraDoesLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, I’ve got all new worktops so nothing else for wrapping at the moment. I did a video using this on some Ikea drawers so the top of those would be very similar to doing a worktop if you’d like to check that out 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/k32kmKSPY9a4hrg.html