All about interior film

What is interior film?

The basics

What is interior film made of?

Interior film consists of a decorative vinyl top layer with colour and texture, and an adhesive layer with air channels that lets you apply the film tight and bubble-free. You apply it to existing surfaces such as kitchen fronts, cabinets, doors and wall panels for a completely new look. You will find our full range in the interior film and kitchen film collection.

Which types of interior film are there?

The main ranges are wood look, concrete look, stone and marble look, metal look, textile look and solid matte colours. Each range contains dozens of references that differ in colour, texture and technical properties, so there is a suitable film for virtually every style and application — from rustic oak to industrial concrete.

Which colours and textures are available?

Hundreds: from warm oak and walnut to concrete, marble, brushed metal, linen texture and sleek matte colours such as black, white and green. Many references have a tactile embossed texture that closely mimics the look of real wood or stone. Browse all designs in the interior film collection or ask us for advice on your interior plan.

Does interior film really feel like wood or stone?

With many references it does: the top layer has an embossed relief that follows the design, so wood look actually feels like wood. The depth of the texture varies per reference. Want to be sure? Order a sample first and feel the difference in your own room.

What is the difference between interior film and ordinary sticky-back plastic?

Professional interior film is thicker, more dimensionally stable and has an adhesive layer with air channels, so it can be applied without bubbles and without shrinkage. Cheap decorative sticky-back plastic stretches more easily, lifts sooner at edges and often discolours faster. For kitchens and furniture that are used daily, we therefore always recommend film from our professional range.

Is interior film the same as car wrap film?

No. Car wrap film is made to be stretched over curved bodywork and has a different adhesive and top layer. Interior film is specifically developed for flat and slightly curved interior surfaces, with a textured layer that mimics wood, stone or textile. In our buying guide you can read what to look for when making the right choice.

Buying and choosing

How wide is interior film and how much do I need?

Our interior films are 122 cm wide and you order them per linear metre. Measure each surface separately, include the sides and edges, and allow a few centimetres of margin per side for wrapping around and cutting loss. The step-by-step guide explains exactly how to measure and calculate.

Can I order a sample first?

Yes, and we recommend it. Colours and textures look different on a screen than in your own room with your lighting. Via our sample page you can easily order colour swatches of the references you are considering, so you know for sure that colour and texture are right before ordering metres.

Which surfaces is interior film suitable for?

Interior film is suitable for smooth, even and clean surfaces: kitchen fronts, cabinet doors, furniture, interior doors, wall panels and tables. Adhesion varies per surface and per film reference; porous materials sometimes require a primer. Unsure about your surface? Check our installation page or contact us for advice.

Is interior film suitable for rental homes?

Often it is: interior film can in many cases be removed again, which makes it attractive for rental homes. How easily that goes depends on the surface, the reference used and how long the film has been on. When in doubt, test on an inconspicuous spot first and keep the product information for your film.

Can interior film also be used outdoors?

Usually not: interior film is developed for indoor use. Outdoors, film is exposed to UV radiation, rain and large temperature differences, which only specific exterior films can withstand. So only use film outdoors if the manufacturer explicitly states this for that reference. Feel free to ask us which film suits your application.

Quality and durability

What is the difference between cheap film and professional interior film?

The difference lies in the details you only notice after installation: professional film has air channels in the adhesive, stays dimensionally stable through temperature changes, has a wear-resistant top layer and realistic textures. Cheap film often lifts at edges and corners. The exact properties are listed per reference in the specifications on the product page.

What quality of film does XWrap sell?

We only sell professional architectural films that we use ourselves every day in our own wrapping projects, such as Cover Styl'. Technical data is available for every reference, so you know exactly what the film can do. We apply these films for our customers too — see our wrapping service in Groningen for real-world examples.

Is wrapping furniture more sustainable than replacing it?

Yes, in most cases: your existing kitchen or furniture stays in place and only the outside is renewed. That saves demolition, waste and the production and transport of new materials. A wrapped surface can also be wrapped again later. Read in the cost comparison what wrapping saves compared to replacing.

Where do I buy interior film?

Directly in our webshop: we deliver interior film, kitchen film and installation tools throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and the rest of Europe. You order per linear metre from rolls 122 cm wide, with advice from wrap specialists who work with these films every day. Browse the full range in the webshop.