How To Vinyl Wrap A Desk | Table Top -- Resurface / Reface with Vvivid Concrete Vinyl Wrap

[@035kaavyaa5]

Me with just my scissors and vinyl wrap : 👁👄👁

[@PeaheadPeaheadInc]

Girl same

[@t4sid]

hair dryer

[@9vst9lxiv9]

thank you gustavo fring for teaching me how to wrap a table

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for watching!

[@phimtown]

😭😭😭

[@jone7079]

"That corner wrap was extra satisfying !!" 🏆🤗🎀

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

Thank you!! More helpful and straightforward than the past 10 videos and 20 shorts

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thank you for watching. Glad the video was helpful!

[@1970brenz]

This was awesome! Thank you this was really helpful. 😁 I just needed to see somebody doing this task so that I would be sure I'm doing it right for the best finish. Very good shots of you doing the work and explaining it in a clear way that is easy to follow. 😁

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching! I'm glad this video was helpful.

[@mikegannon2300]

Thanks for your excellent video. I just wrapped a birch desk, now in concrete grey. So cheap and easy to do - with your help.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thank you for watching! I'm glad the video was helpful

[@lesleyegbert4807]

Thank you for the detail shot on the corner. Very useful!

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!!

[@reign5426]

Wow, this was really smooth. I actually enjoyed watching this video and subscribed.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@TheBigBentley911]

Awesome video. Just ordered my first roll of vinyl to try wrapping my laptop. Your channel is fantastic!

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! I actually have a new laptop wrapping video in the works I plan to publish in the near future.

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

Clever tip of laying a strip in the center then smoothing out both sides one at a time. 👏🏽

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks! Sometimes just figure out little tips and tricks to make things easier. Can make all the difference. I appreciate you watching!

[@kernow9324]

I am so tempted to try this, because I bought a black gaming desk and have never really liked it. Being black, it sucks up the light and looks gloomy. A light-coloured vinyl will bring more light into the room I think. Great video. Thanks.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thanks for watching. I would encourage you to give it a shot. Depending on the vinyl you use, it is fairly easily removable If you don’t end up liking the way it looks.

[@kernow9324]

@@ColorChangeCustoms I will do. I had no idea vinyl wrapping had become such a big thing now. Thanks again.

[@miketony2069]

I'm totally new to this. Going to wrap a desk in the vivid vinyl and was nervous. This is perfect. I'm going to use your corner technique for also wrapping contact paper over draw fronts. Thank you

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Nice! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@OliverJobson]

Good tutorial. I might take the wrap under the edge and then staple it down so that the edge doesn;t get scuffed up over time.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Yes, it's totally fine to go under the edges, if the substrate is suitable for adhesion. Usually, things like tables and the like are unfinished particle board under, to which the vinyl does not stick well or at all, so you'd have to reinforce it a different way such as stapling, as you noted. Thanks again for watching--much appreciated!!

[@NeonDreams7]

Very informative! My desk uses a top I got from Ikea and they no longer sell the size I have. It's still very functional but just worn from a few years. I went searching and found this video.. I'm going to give it a try!

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@rolfathan]

Thank you so much. Makes me a lot more confident to try something like this.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You’re welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@akadecowallpaper]

This process is super comfortable, especially the packaging of the table corners😄

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@kenjifugimoto]

Looks incredible, that halfway method looks like the best bet.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

5:59 "you can go ahead..."... It's weird listening to this as an American who grew up in Australian. Firstly, thank you for the video, because it was very helpful. I've watched MANY instructional videos - from setting up TV's, to re-installing apps, to fixing furniture... and the amount of times the person giving the instructions says "okay, so you can *go ahead and* ...." ....as if we're NOT going to 'go ahead' ? It's odd to listen to. Example, if I were to give an American-style tutorial on painting: "Alright, so I'm gonna go ahead and pick up my paint brush and clean it. Then I'm gonna go ahead and wipe it on a towel to make sure it's clean. Then I'm gonna go ahead and select a paint. I'll be using blue. Once I've chosen the right canvas to paint on, I'm gonna go ahead and dip my brush into the blue paint....." There's just a lot of unnecessary "gonna go ahead"s. Hehe.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for watching! LOL, yeah, differences in languages and culture. I used to work with a guy from Australia and it was hilarious to hear him say the word "No" (always...noorrrrruah) or "the XXX was orientated a certain way" (it's just "oriented"). But Americanized English...yeah, that's something different!!

[@marksweeney8813]

Excellent tutorial my man. I’m fixing a caravan that needs a new table top and can do it right now 👍

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Glad the tutorial was helpful.

[@karenwalker1255]

Great tutorial! 👍

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@user-cf1jx5tv1i]

Thank You for an Awsome Video Tutorial

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@VishnuAttiappan]

Great tutorial. Just thinking on how on wrap around a curved edge desk.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching. For a curved edge, you would have to heat and stretch it around. I also recommend using Primer 94 or other adhesion promoter on the corner and under the bottom edges around the corner, and wrapping under the corner a good half inch or more to ensure it holds. I have a video showing how I wrapped around a curved corner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaYk5qGlqt3ack

[@VishnuAttiappan]

@@ColorChangeCustoms awesome! Thank you so much!

[@edscorsese]

Great job!

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@CJF02]

Do you have any advice for wrapping a desk if my vinyl isn't wide enough? I've seen videos mentioning "knifeless tape" but in my situation its just a gaming desk, it doesn't have to be perfect. I don't want to invest more materials and supplies into the project. Thank you!

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You could seam together pieces to get the coverage you need. Knifeless tape can make it easier and more "clean" of a look. Basically, you lay down knifeless where the seam will be. Then lay your first piece, with some of the vinyl going over the knifeless. Then the next piece, overlapping the first piece a little as well as the knifeless. Then you would pull the knifeless to cut through both, pull off the excess vinyl strips and the knifeless tape/filament, then push the two cut pieces together. If you use knifeless, use something with a stronger filament like Finish Line series. Design Line series may be too weak of a filament to cut through two layers of vinyl. Hope this helps!

[@danielstevanus1711]

Is there a benefit to cutting the edges at an angle vs wrapping them under the bottom of the desk???

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Typically the vinyl is cut off and not wrapped underneath because the undersurface is usually an "unfinished" surface (such as particle board) that the vinyl will not stick to well. You certainly can wrap underneath, but the vinyl may not adhere well, or fall back down after some time.

[@LukeLjJames]

Just found your channel - nice video bro n thanks 🙏

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@BuffedKappa]

Thinking about doing this to a folding plastic table, think it would adhere? I'd do two separate vinyl pieces on each folding side.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

If the surface of the plastic table is extremely smooth, then yes, it would likely work. However, from my experience, the majority of plastic tables tend to be textured surfaces that would not be ideal. The vinyl may stick somewhat, but not very well.

[@AutisticAlien94]

I have a question, say you have a vinyl wrap that isn't completely covering your table (either the wrap wasn't wide enough or you messed up) Do you overlap 2 pieces to cover it completely? or how does that work?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You could do an overlap, or a butt seam if both edges are "factory edges" and super straight.

[@craigcooper75]

very nice but how do you wrap rounded edges?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You would have to heat and stretch around the corners. I have a video showing this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaYk5qGlqt3ack However, do not recommended doing round corners, as architectural vinyl has a very strong "memory," meaning it will want to go back to it's original shape. So if you heat and stretch over a corner without "reinforcing" the vinyl once applied, the vinyl will pull itself back over time (trying to get back to its original pre-stretched size), presenting itself as wrinkles. The way to reinforce the vinyl to stop it from pulling back over time would be to use adhesion promoter like 3M Primer 94, as well as wrapping under the surface a significant amount as well.

[@makemyburdenlight]

How do you stop the edges /sides from coming up? I wrapped a shelf and every time I pick it up I accidently touch the edge and it starts to peel back.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Hi, thanks for watching! For your question... You basically have to cut along the edge at an angle so there's not a very thin sliver of vinyl that is hanging over the edge. At about 5:45 in the video, you can see how I hold the knife at an angle to cut the excess vinyl off the bottom edge.

[@themelicious7733]

Thanks for the video! If a desk already has vinyl on it can you add a new vinyl on top?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Generally, yes you can wrap over existing vinyl if it’s in good condition.

[@themelicious7733]

@@ColorChangeCustoms Thank you so much! Giving it a go today :)

[@lukogs]

Very nice instruction. Is this for any type of wood or specific wood table only? My table is plywood material with white sheet on it (mica sheet ?) glued on it. Do I have to remove this sheet or I can stick the vinyl above this sheet?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks, and thanks for watching. The vinyl can be applied to most surfaces that are smooth and non-porous. The sheet you have on the wood top of your table sounds like it would work. Maybe get some sample vinyls to give it a test before buying a large amount to cover the table.

[@kalos53]

I'm thinking of wrapping long 2×4 or 2×6 studs as used for picnic tables, with a "leather-like" hard-wearing (vinyl?) material. The idea is to provide a slight cushioning and prevent splinters. The studs would be wrapped around three sides. The wrap could be applied with adhesive or staples on the back side. Ideas? Is this feasible?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Sorry for the late reply. If it's what I'm thinking, regular vinyl wrap like I used in this video is probably not going to work the best. The vinyl doesn't tend to stick to raw, unfinished wood very well because raw wood is a low surface energy substrate. It sounds like getting a leather-like fabric or vinyl material that you could use spray adhesive to apply with, reinforced with staples or small nails (kind of like upholstering a seat) might work best.

[@S.T.U.F.F2]

Nice! Thanks for this

[@Yakima-ye2qt]

What to do if your desk width is more than vinyl

[@parriotburrito]

what are some other recommend websites for desk vinyls?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Hi there! If you want to use the same brand in the video, you could order direct from VVivid at: vvividshop.com/ Other sites include: MetroRestyling (mostly automotive, but they do offer architectural vinyl): metrorestyling.com/ Fellers: www.fellers.com/ R-Vinyl: www.rvinyl.com/ Thank you for watching!

[@robinsoncrusoe8855]

This video is just in time as I’m going to renovate my home. Are vinyl wrap good for main doors? Will it bubble or peel easily in a heavy traffic zones? Anyway very informative video.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Hi and thanks for watching! To your questions, generally yes, they are good for main doors. If applied correctly and if the surface the vinyl is applied to is in good condition (ideally, smooth and not textured) then it should not peel easily or bubble, even in a heavy traffic zone. Even in heavy traffic zones most people only touch the door by it's handle, the vinyl is generally left untouched after install. I do have a video on vinyl wrapping a door as well :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHSvfYKlibyZqas

[@jone7079]

"And your good looking too !!" ✅ ✅ 😍

[@Tezzica]

How durable is this type of vinyl? Is architectural vinyl stronger? Most of the vinyl I’ve tried seems to be wallpaper thin so assuming I’m looking at the wrong type. 😅

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Architectural vinyl is pretty durable. However, it is not indestructible, as it is still a sticker after all LoL! If you get genuine architectural vinyl, like 3M DiNoc or VVivid's architectural vinyl series, you'll be able to feel and see that architectural vinyl is thicker and much more "rigid" than craft vinyl or automotive vinyl wrap.

[@clintpeterson7740]

if the table top that I want to wrap has a texture to it, should I sand it down to make it smooth?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

I would probably sand it smooth. The vinyl sticks best to smooth non porous surfaces

[@ezelder]

No primer on the edges to increase adhesion needed?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

I didn’t add any so removal will be easier when the time comes. I do plan on changing out the vinyl in the near future when I get bored of this color and look Lol! However, adding some primer would definitely make the adhesion on the edges more secure.

[@Mahan150]

Ideally what should be the thickness of film From Amazon I got very thin vinyl thickness in thou, Not in mm. So totally spoiled and air buble formed. Can you tell me sheet thickness in mm. 😊

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

I don't know if there's an "ideal" thickness. Every manufacturer lists the thickness of their films, usually on their websites. Architectural film, like the one I used in the video, does tend to be thicker and stiffer than automotive or even craft vinyl, but again, depending on brand, the actual thickness will vary.

[@dearlocket4471]

if i want to take it off later will it ruin the desk tho?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

The book answer is "yes." Architectural vinyl wrap is intended to be permanent. But in my experience, it really depends on a various factors, such as the condition of the desktop when the vinyl is applied, is the surface coated (like does it have a clear coat on it or is it a "raw" finish), how long you leave the vinyl on, the vinyl type/brand used, etc...

[@graham0]

Do you have any opinions on using epoxy on vinyl, I'm mainly interested for smooth feel more so than longevity.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

I've epoxied over vinyl before and it's fine (here's a video where I did epoxy over tiles that applied vinyl decals to). I don't see why you couldn't epoxy over a larger surface area like the desk in the video to get that smooth, glossy surface.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rGoIxtqseYp6s

[@Chris-fu5mb]

Can you add a video on how to wrap a L shaped kitchen countertop?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Will do, if I can get the opportunity to wrap one. I don't have one available to wrap at the moment, unfortunately.

[@Chris-fu5mb]

@@ColorChangeCustoms awesome thanks for your response!

[@LondonWalkability]

great vid

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@andersontant3394]

Can you use vinyl that says it is for automotive

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Yes, you certainly can! 😊

[@nutnut8245]

Can I use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Yes, but just be aware a hair dryer puts out a lot of moving air that could make your vinyl flap around while working with it.

[@woaaspect8378]

how do i do this with an L desk i wanna do this but i have an L desk

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Basically, you'll just do two pieces. You can cut at the seam where the two desktop edges meet to form the L.

[@jessietan6105]

nice!!

[@stevethea5250]

5:00

[@mormonyt6217]

What are the dimensions of the desk by chance?

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

The desk is about 48 inches wide by about 24 inches deep. The thickness of the desktop was about 3/4 inch.

[@henrik1743]

Man I did just like this and still got crazy amount of small air bubbles all over :(

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Oh no! My experience if you get bubbles is that when squeegeeing the vinyl down, not enough pressure was applied and the squeegee strokes weren't overlapping. Also, if you're applying to a surface that isn't perfectly flat and smooth, that can result in bubbles as well

[@hyperionwulf3298]

Searched how to remove and got this

[@adamrichardson2227]

Jeez, the prices really went up on this since it was made. 4'x6.5' is now $30

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Yeah, unfortunately, everything is going up in price :-(

[@ibtarnine]

thanks, good tutorial. doing an 8' x 3' table so a bit intimidated. looking juicy as hell too ;)

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Good luck on your project!

[@vilvex.4932]

Anybody know if i can use vinyl wrap on a carbon fiber desk? I’m not sure if it will work due to it having roughy edges and a not-so smooth texture

[@patrickjakubowski2269]

Is the entire desk carbon fiber? it would depend on the finish. If its rough like you're saying, you're going to want to find a thick vinyl sheet to wrap it with.

[@MS-gn4gl]

the amount of tutorials on here where people don't bring the wrap over onto the underside is wild. That edge on the front side if it's a table where people will sit will constantly have things rubbing on that bottom edge. BRING THE VINYL UNDER AT LEAST 1-2 inches of you can.

[@ColorChangeCustoms]

You can certainly do that as well, if you want. There's absolutely nothing wrong with doing so. However, cutting off at the bottom edge is common practice in the vinyl wrap industry...it's even taught at the 3M DiNoc (architectural film) certification class. Wrapping underneath is always up to the installer. However, typically the undersurfaces of things like tables and desks (if particle board like in the video) are unfinished surfaces, a low surface energy substrate. The adhesive may stick to the undersurface initially, but not very securely, and is likely to fail over time.