Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 02, 2017 6:36 pm Hi everyone, So we are in the process of putting together a quote with our new builder. I'm thinking about going for a hamptons style kitchen with a "shaker" profile door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our builder said that we need to get either vinyl wrap or 2pac. We can't really afford to go the 2pac so I'm considering vinyl wrap. I'm just a little worried as I've heard stories of peeling and bubbling after a few years. Has anyone had this experience? Is there anything else they can do to stop this from happening? I don't really want to spend the money on the upgrade if it's just going to look crap in a couple of years. Plus I'm a little bummed that I can only get vinyl wrap in a Matt finish and not a satin/ sheen but I will sacrifice that if the vinyl wrap won't peel/ bubble. Would love any thoughts, suggestions Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 2Feb 02, 2017 6:57 pm On here you'll get 2 types of responses. People like me who've had vinyl wrap cupboards in place for +10 years and have had no problems and others who will tell you about problems with peeling. You'll probably be even more confused after you get your answers Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 3Feb 02, 2017 9:02 pm Althom On here you'll get 2 types of responses. People like me who've had vinyl wrap cupboards in place for +10 years and have had no problems and others who will tell you about problems with peeling. You'll probably be even more confused after you get your answers Hahaha.. yep probably. So what do u think is the underlying factor that stops it from peeling?? The cabinet maker? Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 5Feb 03, 2017 12:04 pm Althom Possibly bit I think it is more likely that those who have had problems are talking some time ago when vinyl wrap was a relatively new thing That makes me feel a bit more confident. Thanks Althom Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 6Feb 03, 2017 2:14 pm My sisters cupboards above her rangehood started bubbling within 6 months. They were supposedly expensive and well built as well. Naturally the position was an issue, but food for thought nonetheless Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 7Feb 03, 2017 4:26 pm Philip_J My sisters cupboards above her rangehood started bubbling within 6 months. They were supposedly expensive and well built as well. Naturally the position was an issue, but food for thought nonetheless Thanks Philip_J Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 8Feb 03, 2017 9:10 pm Althom Possibly bit I think it is more likely that those who have had problems are talking some time ago when vinyl wrap was a relatively new thing It may also be that many of the problems may only surface after a while... I've been trying to decide on the vinyl vs 2pac myself. There's enough evidence out there to suggest to me that vinyl can (and usually does) work quite well, but there's no doubt that some people do experience problems with it. That risk is something I have to weigh up against the other advantages of vinyl. Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 9Feb 04, 2017 12:13 am I've also heard that 2Pac goes yellow after time. Simple fact of life you have to make your own mind up after finding a contractor you are comfortable with. Listening to the various zealots will only do your head in Re: Vinyl wrap - thoughts and experience 10Mar 09, 2017 7:56 am I posted this in another thread. " Just to weigh in for anyone trawling through for thoughts on vinyl wrap - if you have allergies or toxicity issues, don't get vinyl. It outgasses like mad, and especially the older and more degraded it is. If the sun hits your cupboards during the day - even worse. 2pac every time. A respray gives you a whole new kitchen for $$$ not $$$$$$$$$. Relatively inert, after the initial solvents/carriers catalyse and gas off. You can easily get custom colour matching with 2pac - can't do that with wraps, and the vinyl range is pretty limited. Cutting Edge is on the money, here... if I did kitchens, I wouldn't offer vinyl either - unless I was looking to cut margins and had zero conscience. I'd also say that from personal experience, you'd be forking out for a new vinyl $40 door a lot more often than you'd need to get a door sprayed with 2pac. You are generally given touch up paint to match, and if you are careful and can follow instructions the repair (if necessary!) won't be seen. My indoor air quality is paramount, and I won't have vinyl in the house if I can possibly help it." Not to mention I've had both - 2pac every time. I sacrificed a flashy laundry in this build, for the kitchen. 2pac properly installed with modern formulas will not yellow. I love my builder because he sent us to a reputable boutique kitchen place that they have an agreement with, rather than using any old Joe to do it. I know it will be done properly - their kitchens have been featured in magazines. Be aware that the new laminate form wrap is vinyl wrap renamed, so I've been told. I've also been told that it's easier all round for installers to do vinyl, as they aren't waiting around for sprayers to be ready - they just order and go, so it's schedule friendly. If time is a factor for you in, say, a renovation, consider that. There must be another attractive option if you don't want vinyl and find the 2pac too expensive? Non vinyl laminates are supposed to be great, these days! Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11254 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17012 Vapour permeable wraps are recommended for any climate and main think it is allow walls to breath (i.e. remove water vapour) while at the same time, providing protection… 4 9763 |