Architectural wrapping and interior films
Wood, metal, stone and concrete finishes applied over doors, reception desks, lift interiors, columns and worktops. A fraction of the cost and disruption of replacement. See our guide for more detail.
Refinishing rather than replacing
Architectural film is a conformable printed and textured vinyl that takes on the appearance of a real material. We are not tied to one manufacturer: 3M DI-NOC, Cover Styl and Metamark MIA all have strengths, and the right range depends on the substrate, the finish and whether the surface is curved. Applied properly to a sound substrate it is genuinely difficult to tell from the material it imitates, and it goes on in a day rather than a fortnight.
It is most useful where replacement is disruptive or expensive: lift car interiors, fire doors that cannot be swapped, reception desks, kitchen and washroom units, columns and window frames in an occupied building.
Before you order
Architectural film follows the surface underneath. Dents, chips and unfilled joints will still read through the finished wrap, so preparation is most of the job. Fire doors are a special case: any applied finish has to be compatible with the door certification, which we check before quoting.
What we need to quote
- Photographs and dimensions of the surfaces
- What the substrate is: timber, laminate, metal or glass
- Whether any of the doors are fire rated
- The finish you have in mind, or we can supply samples
Typical applications
Doors
Fire doors and internal doors refinished in wood or metal effect without replacement.
Lift interiors
Car walls and doors, applied out of hours so the lift is back in service next morning.
Reception desks
Refinished in place rather than rebuilt.
Columns and frames
Metal effect over painted steel, aluminium or timber.
Finish range
Wood grains, brushed and patinated metals, stone, concrete and solid colours, across the 3M DI-NOC, Cover Styl and Metamark MIA ranges. Samples supplied before you commit.
Common questions
What is architectural film?
A conformable printed and textured self adhesive film that takes on the appearance of wood, metal, stone or concrete, applied over an existing surface rather than replacing it. We work across several ranges including 3M DI-NOC, Cover Styl and Metamark MIA, specified to the substrate and the finish rather than to one manufacturer.
Can fire doors be wrapped?
Only with a finish compatible with the door certification, which we check before quoting. Applying an unsuitable film to a fire door can invalidate its rating.
Will damage underneath show through?
Yes. Architectural film follows the surface beneath it, so dents, chips and unfilled joints read through the finished wrap. Preparation is most of the job.
See how translucent film reduces direct sightlines while keeping a bright, open office interior.
Something tired that you cannot replace?
Send photographs of the surfaces. We can supply samples of the finishes before you commit.
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