Installation Instructions for Adhesive Films

With every order of furniture film from our online shop, you will automatically receive a basic set from us. This includes a squeegee and a sharp utility knife. Please also have the following tools ready:

• Some cleaning supplies, consisting of a bucket, cleaning agent, sponge, cloth and, if necessary, a scraper.
• A sturdy ruler and a pen.

Depending on the size of the surface to be covered, we recommend taking appropriate precautions. If you want to cover your kitchen, for example, we advise you to take the following steps:

• Disassemble the individual cabinet doors or drawers. If necessary, store the contents of the drawers in another location to be able to work better.
• Remove all handles and hinges. Store the individual parts in a safe place and label them with crepe paper if necessary. This will save you the long search for the right parts afterwards.
• For covering a worktop, we advise you to remove all objects from it so that you can cover the surface in one go. If possible, also remove the strips to create a seamless transition.

For the result of the film installation to be very good, the surface must be cleaned very thoroughly. Proceed as follows:

• Clean the surfaces with appropriate cleaning agents.
• Remove dirt, dust and contamination completely.
• Stubborn contamination can be carefully removed with a scraper or a sharp blade.
• Loose substrates must be treated accordingly. For walls with porous material, a primer can help.
• Dents as well as deep scratches and notches should be repaired with a filler beforehand.

In our online shop you have the option of ordering self-adhesive furniture film according to individual measurements. If you have ordered the film by the metre, the film pieces still need to be cut correctly. And this is how it works:

• On the back of the film there are small squares measuring 10 cm². Use these as support when measuring.
• Place the ruler on top and run along the rail with a sharp utility knife. Using a ruler ensures a straight cut and stability.

Now you can apply the furniture film to the surface:

1. Peel off a small part of the backing film (about 10 to 15 centimetres).
2. Stick this in the correct position and well aligned. If the position is not right the first time, you can pull the film off again and realign it.
3. As soon as the film is positioned correctly, press the first part firmly with the squeegee. Remove any air bubbles between the film and the surface.
4. Move the squeegee carefully from the inside to the outside to achieve the best results.
5. Once the first part is installed, peel off the next piece of backing film and proceed as described above.

Our Tips for Easy Installation:

• When working on large surfaces, it is worth working in pairs. This will prevent unsightly creases in the film.
• Sometimes very small air holes can also be very stubborn. You can remove these by carefully pricking them with a needle or the tip of the knife. The film can then simply be pressed down. But be careful: this only works with very small holes and should not be done too often.
• Make sure the edge of the squeegee is very smooth. If it has notches or frays, these can also damage the surface of the film. In this case, the squeegee should definitely be replaced.

Excess film material can also be removed afterwards if necessary:

Place a sturdy ruler along the area to be removed. Then carefully run the knife along the rail. Be careful not to press too hard.

• Reattach all unscrewed parts and mount covered elements in the right place.
• Finally, you can wipe the film surface with a damp, soft cloth.
• Put all tools and utensils back in their usual place.
• Covered rooms and objects can be used again immediately after installation.