Furniture
Apply film without trapped air
A focused demonstration of controlling self adhesive film on a smooth surface.
Practise this motion on a small removable furniture panel first.
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Flat pack furniture wrap
A new finish for the flat pack furniture you already own
Velven is a premium self adhesive architectural wrap for smooth drawer fronts, doors, side panels, shelf backs and desktops. Keep the storage and proportions that work, then change the visible finish to woodgrain, stone or a soft plain colour.
Compare finishes on the furniture before ordering rolls
Flat pack tutorial
Learn the smoothing motion on a removable panel
Practise on a drawer front, shelf or door before working across the complete piece.
Before you start
Plan a flat pack furniture wrap panel by panel
The cleanest result starts with the panels you can measure, remove and finish neatly. Decide which faces to wrap, clean them thoroughly and plan the grain direction before cutting.
Start with the flat faces
Choose the drawer fronts, doors, side panels, shelf backs or desktop that will be wrapped. Working with selected panels keeps the measurements clear and lets the original construction remain in place.
Keep the construction that already works
If the furniture is stable and the storage suits the room, the visible surface can change without replacing the complete piece. Choose a finish that works with the flooring, walls and other furniture around it.
Wrapping IKEA and other flat pack furniture
The same planning applies to IKEA, Kallax and other flat pack pieces: identify the smooth sealed panels, remove hardware where possible and measure each face separately. Follow our IKEA furniture wrap guide for surface preparation and application.
Check the surface first
The film needs a clean, smooth and sealed surface. Test a hidden area to confirm the bond and check how the original surface behaves when the sample is carefully removed.
Compare finishes on the piece
Hold samples against the furniture and check them in daylight and evening light. A4 samples are $7.95 each, or choose six finishes in a Sample Box for $29.95. Samples ship free, and your sample spend can be used as up to $30 off a later order of A$50 or more.
Measure each panel separately
Measure drawer fronts, side panels and shelf backs one at a time. Add an allowance for trimming and edge wrapping, then plan how the grain direction will continue across adjoining panels before ordering metres.
Choose the next guide for the surface
For an overview, start at furniture wrap. For Kallax style backs, read bookcase and shelf makeovers. For large doors, see wardrobe door makeovers, then order The Sample Box.