Wrapping kitchen worktops

[Groovejet]

Has anyone covered 40mm worktops.in a vynal wrap ? The corners ,I've said to get 40mm end caps . As I'm guessing cutting corners will be hard and won't stand test of time.
Also there's a bellfast Sink ,so it has 3 worktop edges within the sink area to cover.
Once again I said I will square off the old routered sink cut out & fit 3 end caps .
Each side and 1 at the back of sink cut out.
That's the only way I can see to make things look neat.
Any tips to create clean cuts and folded over edges?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Probably last about 3 days before it fails.

 

[Groovejet]

Probably last about 3 days before it fails.

That's why I've said I need to fit end caps . So dodgy areas are covered

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Probably last about 3 days before it fails.

As long as that? You're a real optimist

 

[Groovejet]

As long as that? You're a real optimist

I don't have to live with it. Watching it over those 3 days, degrading....splitting....peeling off. Lol
I'm gonna try using a heat gun to form the corners & adjoining worktop edges. Instead of cutting the wrap & creating pleated corners. That's the part I'm not happy about. That's really why I've asked for end caps. As a back up.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

That's why I've said I need to fit end caps . So dodgy areas are covered

With a Belfast sink the dodgiest areas are probably around the sink itself. TBH vinyl is completely unsuitable - it isn't particularly hard and can be cut or grazed very easily and the adhesives used on it won't hold onto the laminate beneath it all that well. Remember that vinyl has a tendency to bubble if heated and kitchens are places with warm pots, pans, utensils, etc - all of which you'd need to ensure never went near the vinyl-wrapped worktop

What is wrong with your existing worktop? TBH replacement tops from firms specialising in ends of runs,m etc aren't that expensive (one firm a few miles from us starts at £30 for slightly imperfect 3m lengths) or you could possibly consider worktop paint, although I can't see that being as durable as laminate, either

I don't have to live with it. Watching it over those 3 days, degrading....splitting....peeling off. Lol

In that case, just scuff it then paint it

 

[Groovejet]

@JobAndKnock .... £30 for 3m lengths?? Like on a roll?
Tbh the customer is ordering the wrap gear. She assures me it's purpose made to cover worktops. 900mm x 5m rolls...Vinyl wrap film. Called d c fix.
It says self adheasive and can use hot air to loosen it up to form around stuff.
I've got a tin on spray adheasive also. In case I need more stick...
Trial n error on the job sorta job ffs

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It's definitely not for kitchen worktops lol, it's just the standard vinyl sticky rolls you've been able to buy in B&Q and the like for decades, fine for the odd shelf or lining inside a drawer and upcycling this or that but not for something durable. I used some years ago on a bespoke MDF hi-fi rack, red gloss, absolutely looked the business but of course it wasn't subject to all the riggers a kitchen worktop is.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I suspect the customer is either someone trying to sell a house who thinks it'll pull the wool over the potential vendor's eyes, etc or a dodgy landlord. Either way I'd avoid the cheapskate's job like the plague. I have to admit I've only ever seen a few Belfast sinks in laminate worktops - they weren't happy combinations (and are another thing to swerve). Who are you working for, Borat's family?

 

[Groovejet]

It's definitely not for kitchen worktops lol, it's just the standard vinyl sticky rolls you've been able to buy in B&Q and the like for decades, fine for the odd shelf or lining inside a drawer and upcycling this or that but not for something durable. I used some years ago on a bespoke MDF hi-fi rack, red gloss, absolutely looked the business but of course it wasn't subject to all the riggers a kitchen worktop is.

I hear what tour saying but I've looked at man t reviews and there's nothing but excellent words when using it for worktops.
Although I myself was suspicious, that's why I insisted not forming and cutting tidy corners, but to cover all ends etc using 40mm white end caps.
Anyway I've told her the pitfalls. Not my worry now.
I'll fit them as good as they possibly can be, and fingers crossed

 

[Groovejet]

I suspect the customer is either someone trying to sell a house who thinks it'll pull the wool over the potential vendor's eyes, etc or a dodgy landlord. Either way I'd avoid the cheapskate's job like the plague. I have to admit I've only ever seen a few Belfast sinks in laminate worktops - they weren't happy combinations (and are another thing to swerve). Who are you working for, Borat's family?

Ha ha ha ,yeh Botat....your clever....
Actually it's the home owner.
Obviously want to clean up the kitchen ,cheaply.
The test is when I unwrap it and lay 1st piece. I'll know straight away if it's any good.
Although the info says max temp 75oC...lol