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    Posted by Iain George on 12 August 2013 at 16:14

    Not sure which forum to put this question in?
    Her indoors has asked if we could vinyl the kitchen cupboards. I know I can but I was just wondering what the best vinyl to use would be. I ask because I can see her asking me to change it once we get a printer and she will want some funky design. I don’t fancy 2 days of cleaning adhesive from the doors.
    Many thanks in advance
    Iain

    COYQ

    Ghais Din replied 12 years, 1 month ago 5 Members · 6 Replies
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  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    12 August 2013 at 16:58

    What vinyl you use for everyday signs varies from one person to the next but I have always found that oracal 551 is a nice vinyl to work with & seems to come off without leaving to much residue.
    Your other option is to go for one of the temporary vinyls that come off clean within something like a 6 month period, can’t recommend a brand as I haven’t used any of them.

  • Martin Oxenham

    Member
    13 August 2013 at 11:49

    Depends how fussy the person is. I have refused to do this before as you won’t get the finish they are expecting with vinyl. Tiny airborne particles will stand out like rocks.

  • Iain George

    Member
    13 August 2013 at 13:46

    It is for the wife. It will be cheaper than new kitchen units though, I can live with some imperfections, she has to live with me!!

  • Hugh Potter

    Member
    13 August 2013 at 20:27

    I’ve re done my fridge and my living room door in oracle 551!! Gloss paint prob cheaper for door but vinyl much quicker and far less mess!!

  • Iain George

    Member
    14 August 2013 at 01:54

    Can always add the cost onto my next job! Girls have their names on their doors in vinyl. Got them to design them themselves. ( to many thems I think)

  • Ghais Din

    Member
    16 August 2013 at 23:35

    just done my first kitchen top, and have to agree, u can see tiny particles under the vinyl, specially with gloss, was lucky enough that i warned the customer beforehand, i used standard kpmf material

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