Furniture and wardrobe wrapping in Cambridge. The finish you want.
Wardrobes, fitted furniture, desks and cabinets transformed using professional architectural film. Often called furniture vinyl wrapping or wardrobe wrapping, the process gives any piece a completely new surface. The structure stays. The look changes completely. Done in place, no removal required. 10-year warranty on every install.
Most furniture is structurally sound for decades. The hinges work, the drawers slide, the frame is solid. What changes is the finish. By the time it looks dated the cost of replacing the whole piece seems out of proportion to the problem.
Architectural film wrapping changes the finish completely while leaving the structure in place. A wardrobe wrapped in brushed oak film looks like it was built from brushed oak. You would have to know what to look for to tell the difference.
The process starts with a thorough clean and prime of every surface. Film is cut to size and applied with specialist tools to remove air and ensure full adhesion. Every edge is wrapped onto the rear of the surface rather than trimmed flush, which is what makes it last.
For fitted furniture in particular, wrapping makes more sense than replacement because the pieces cannot be easily removed without damaging the room. Fitted wardrobes and alcove units are perfect candidates. The work is done in place, usually in a single day, and the room is back to normal the same evening.
Everything installed by Velfi Interiors carries a 10-year warranty. The films carry manufacturer warranties of 10 to 12 years.
Can you vinyl wrap furniture? Yes. Here is what works.
Yes, and it is one of the most useful things architectural film does. Wardrobes, desks, chests of drawers, bedside units, shelving, reception desks and tables can all be wrapped in a new colour or finish, on the furniture you already own. The structure stays, the surface changes.
The honest part is that it depends on the surface underneath. Smooth, sound surfaces take film beautifully. Damaged or very textured ones need assessing first.
Surface
Can it be wrapped?
Laminate or melamine (most flat-pack furniture)
Yes, this is the ideal surface
MDF or painted MDF
Yes, once primed or if the paint is sound
Veneer
Yes if sound and smooth. Lifting or peeling veneer needs repair first.
Solid wood, sealed
Yes
Raw, unsealed timber
Needs a primer or sealer first
Metal frames and legs
Yes, cleaned and keyed
Heavily carved or very ornate pieces
Usually not. Send a photo for an honest answer.
Mirrored doors
Yes. A good way to lose a dated mirrored wardrobe.
Can you wrap IKEA furniture?
Yes. IKEA and most flat-pack furniture is laminate or melamine, which is the surface film likes best. Wardrobes such as the PAX range, drawer units and shelving can all be given a completely different look. Wrapping is also a way to rescue furniture you would otherwise throw away.
Wardrobes
Wardrobe wrapping: cost, process and results.
Wardrobe wrapping is the job people ask about most. The job depends on the number and size of doors, plus any carcass, drawers or interior you want included, and the wardrobe is back in use the same day. Films vary so much that we do not give a price before we have suited the film to your goals and budget. Send a photo and the number of doors, and a fixed quote comes back within 24 hours.
People searching for wardrobe wrapping before and after photos are checking one thing: does it actually look good? Our gallery shows real wardrobe jobs, including a white wood-effect wardrobe wrap and a Cover Styl finish, so you can judge for yourself.
Furniture wrap, paint or replace?
Wrapping
Painting or spraying
Replacing
Finish
Consistent, factory-like
Brush or spray marks, depends on skill
Brand new
Mess
None
Fumes, drying time, dust
Delivery, fitting, disposal
Time
Usually same day
Days between coats
Weeks for lead times
Reversible
Yes
No
No
Waste
None
Little
Old furniture to landfill
Wrapping wins on time, mess and reversibility. Replacing makes sense only when the furniture is structurally damaged. Painting suits small, low-use pieces.
Durability
How long does vinyl wrap last on furniture?
With professional installation, ten years or more, backed by a written warranty. The edges that get the most handling, such as the front edge of a desk or the top of a drawer front, are the parts that show wear first, which is why film is wrapped onto the back of every edge rather than trimmed flush.
Care is simple. Wipe with a soft cloth and mild cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads and solvent-based products, which can mark any film. For desks and office furniture, see office refurbishment for how wrapping works across a whole floor.
Common questions
What people ask before they get in touch.
Film prices vary so much that we do not give a figure before we understand the job. We suit the film type to your goals, specify the right product and fit it to your budget, then you get a fixed quote within 24 hours of seeing photos. All quotes are fixed before work starts.
No. Furniture is wrapped in place. For fitted wardrobes and alcove units, removal is not practical anyway as it would damage the walls and floors. The work is done on site, in the room, and everything is clean and usable when finished.
Yes. Architectural film is fully removable without damaging the surface underneath. If you want a different finish in the future, the existing film comes off and new film goes on. The underlying surface is unaffected.
Over 1,000 finishes across the brands Velfi uses. Concrete, brushed brass, herringbone oak, matte sage, carbon fibre and finishes that do not exist in off-the-shelf furniture are all achievable. Physical samples are sent before anything is confirmed.
Yes. Wardrobes, desks, drawers, shelving, tables and reception desks can all be wrapped in a new finish. Smooth, sound surfaces such as laminate, melamine, sealed wood and primed MDF take film best. Damaged or very textured surfaces need assessing first.
Yes. Wardrobe doors are one of the most common jobs, including sliding and mirrored doors. Send a photo and the number of doors for a fixed quote within 24 hours.
Film prices vary so much that we do not give a figure before we understand the job. We suit the film type to your goals, specify the right product and fit it to your budget, then you get a fixed quote within 24 hours of seeing photos. The number and size of doors, and any carcass or drawers you want included, all feed into it.
Yes. IKEA and most flat-pack furniture is laminate or melamine, which is the best surface for film. Wardrobes, drawer units and shelving can all be given a completely different look.
With professional installation, ten years or more with a written warranty. The most-handled edges show wear first, which is why film is wrapped onto the back of every edge rather than trimmed flush.
Yes. Desks, reception counters, storage units and meeting tables can be wrapped, often out of hours so the office keeps running. Worktop-rated film is used where the surface sees heavy use.
For most pieces, yes. Film gives a consistent finish with no brush marks, no fumes and no drying time, and it is reversible. Painting suits small, low-use pieces on a tight budget.
Areas covered
Covering Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Based in Wilburton. No travel surcharge for most Cambridgeshire locations. Residential and commercial.
Cambridge
Ely
Soham
Newmarket
Huntingdon
St Ives
Waterbeach
Histon
Cottenham
Bar Hill
Sawston
Fulbourn
Wilburton
Littleport
Burwell
Linton
Swavesey
Cambourne
Haslingfield
Trumpington
Cherry Hinton
Milton
Impington
Girton
Commercial installation available nationwide.
Popular finishes
Popular furniture finishes.
Wardrobes, desks and cabinets most often go for a genuine wood effect. A solid matte colour works well for a more contemporary piece.
Send photos of the pieces you want transformed and the finish direction. A fixed quote comes back within 24 hours. Samples sent before anything is confirmed.
