• sold as a roll
• can be used on nearly any clean and dry flat surface
• durable
• easy to apply
• takes heat up to 70°C
• water & alcohol resistant
• low tack glue that allows for adjustments during application

The d-c-fix® adhesive vinyl is a premium self-adhesive vinyl film that is easy to apply to furniture, doors, walls, bench tops, appliances and more.  

If you are unsure of what design to choose for your project, we recommend that you order a sample first.

Where can I install adhesive vinyl?

Recommended surfaces
Adhesive vinyl film can be installed on clean, dust-free, grease-free, and smooth flat surfaces like:

• Laminate and melamine
• Smooth sealed wood or veneer
• Primed or painted MDF
• Painted plasterboard / GIB (after full curing time - several weeks)
• Flat glass and mirrors (install with soapy water recommended) 
• Smooth metal (e.g., stainless steel, aluminium)
• Hard, smooth plastics (acrylic, PVC)
• Polished stone and marble

Not suitable surfaces
It is not recommended to install adhesive vinyl film on surfaces that are uneven, untreated, textured, or porous, such as:

• Raw concrete, masonry, or rough cement render
• Untreated or raw wood, plywood, and chipboard
• Unsealed or unpainted plasterboard (raw GIB)
• Brick or rough stone walls
• Textured walls (orange peel, knockdown, rough plaster, or stipple)
• Deeply embossed, frosted, or patterned glass
• Textured or peeling wallpaper
• Damp, chalky, dusty, or crumbling surfaces
• High-wear floor areas 
• Architectural composite panels or materials finished with fluorocarbon (PVDF), silicone, or "easy-clean" stain-resistant coatings, as these actively repel adhesives

Important curing notice: If your surface has been recently painted or treated with primer/sealer, ensure it has completely cured before applying adhesive vinyl (typically 3–4 weeks for standard paints). Do not rely on "quick dry" or "recoat" labels on the paint tin—those times refer to when it is safe to apply another layer of breathable paint, whereas sealing the surface under an airtight adhesive film requires the paint to fully off-gas and cure to avoid bubbling or adhesive failure.

Can’t find your surface on the list?

If you are unsure whether your specific wall, cabinet, or project surface is suitable, please reach out to our customer service team before installing. We're happy to advise or help determine if priming or preparation is required.

Follow these steps to calculate how much self-adhesive vinyl a project requires:

1. Measure the width of the surface including the edges you would like to cover. Add 8cm for the excess trim. This determines the width of the roll you require (eg 54cm wide surface + 8cm trim = 62cm. Round this up to the closest roll width which is a 67.5cm wide roll).
2. Measure the length of all surfaces including the edges you would like to cover and add 8cm of excess trim for each surface. This determines how many meters you need. (e.g 170cm + 8cm = 178cm (1.78m). Round this up to the closes roll length which is a 2m long roll.
3. The standard sizes of the rolls are 2m and 15m. It is best to use one length for each surface. If you need to add two pieces together then our wood grain designs will hide the joins the best.
4. We always recommend to add a bit extra than what you need as sometimes mistakes happen, although we prefer to call them practice rounds.
5. If you are unsure, we are always happy to help. Please send us your images and measurements of each surface.

Here is a general guide of approximately how much vinyl the most common projects require:

Appliance: 67.5cm x 2m or 1.5m roll
Fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
Bathroom Vanity: 2 x 45cm x 2m roll
Small single vanity with two doors and two side panels
Bench top: 67.5cm x 2m roll
Standard bench top 1.8m long x 60cm wide
Chest of Drawers: 3 x 45cm x 2m roll
3 large drawers outside dimensions max D: 40cm, H: 90cm, W: 90cm
Dining Table: 90cm x 2.1m roll
2m long and up to 85cm wide
Kitchen Cupboards: 67.5cm x 15m roll
Medium sized: 2 tall cupboards, 6 small cupboards and 3 side panels and kick-boards

For a successful installation you will need:

• grease remover (e.g. sugar soap)
• tape measure
• application kit (craft knife & squeegee)
• pen

To achieve the best result we recommend that the sticky back plastic is applied with our application kit. The applicator has a velvet edge which gives a smooth application that won't damage the surface.

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The vinyl is very easy to apply just:

1. start with a clean and completely dry surface
2. fold down a few cm of the backing paper and stick the exposed area to the surface
3. pull the backing paper with one hand and use a squeegee in the other hand
4. start from the centre and squeeze out all the air with the squeegee.
5. cut off any excess vinyl with a sharp utility knife

If you would like to know more about sticky back plastic we recommend that you read our FAQs. For tips and tricks on how tow wrap corners, curved surfaces, bench tops, cupboards and other different application methods watch our installation tutorials or check out our YouTube Channel for advanced hacks.

This video shows how you apply the self-adhesive film to a bench top.

• Gas Cooktops: Do not wrap vinyl directly up to the edge of a gas hob cut-out. Gas hobs produce significant radiant heat, and building standards (AS/NZS 5601.1) require a non-combustible buffer zone (e.g., stainless steel, stone, or glass) within 200 mm of any gas burner edge.
• Ceramic / Electric Cooktops: Vinyl can be applied around electric cutouts; however, edge sealing with high-temperature silicone is required, and hot cookware must stay within the glass cooking zones to avoid exceeding the vinyl's max heat limit (70°C–80°C).
• Induction Cooktops: Ideal for full benchtop wraps, as induction produces minimal ambient surface heat transfer. Always use trivets or hot pads for pans taken directly off the stove.

Follow these tips to care for your vinyl and get the longest length out of it:

• Clean with non-abrasive products. A damp cloth and soapy water is recommended.
• Avoid cleaning products containing chlorine or anything that can bleach the vinyl
• Avoid food with strong colouring like turmeric and curry spices, grinded coffee, food colouring and tomato sauce as they may stain the surface
• Never put anything that is warmer than 70°C directly on the vinyl surface. Pots directly from the stove are too hot but a cuppa is generally fine
• Use coasters and trivets to protect the surface from heat
• Use cutting boards at all times. The vinyl is a decorative finish and not food-grade certified, so avoid direct food contact. This also prevents knife cuts.
• Lift objects instead of shuffling them to avoid scratching the surface.
• The vinyl can be used in damp rooms but seal the edges if they’re in direct contact with water.