How to Wrap a Flat Door

Ten short steps. Replay any of them, and move on when you are ready.

1. Prep the surface. Remove the door and handle, fill any chips, sand smooth, then clean and dry.
2. Measure and cut. Measure the face, then cut on the backing grid with at least 7 cm extra on every side.
3. Position and tack. Peel a short strip at the top, line the sheet up, and tack the first edge.
4. Squeegee the face. Pull the backing away a little at a time while smoothing from the centre out.
5. Corners first. Warm each corner, slice a small relief cut at 45 degrees, then fold it over.
6. Fold the edges in pairs. Fold one long edge, then its opposite, then both short edges, warming where the film resists.
7. Trim on the back. Turn the door over and trim the excess with a fresh blade.
8. Post heat and press. Press every edge again, then add gentle heat so the film settles for good.
9. Fix bubbles. Push bubbles to the nearest edge. Pierce only if trapped, and never on matte film.
10. Refit and rest. Cut the handle opening, refit the hardware, and give the film a day or two to bond.

Always test first on painted, delicate, or rental surfaces.

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