I’ve always had laminated cupboards in my kitchens but am building two rental IP’s and keep hearing about these vinyl wrap doors. I’ve also heard they sometimes delaminate in heat. I’d be keen to hear your experiences or other suggestions. Must look good but not cost a lot and I’m ok with no routered edges or mouldings.
Any tips greatfully received. [blush2]
Hi Tizzy
Re the vinyl wrap doors I will put up a link to some info that may help you in your decision…
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=4001
Sam
Thanks goodrum. I saw that entry in my initial google for information and thats what concerned me. Think I’m going to give vinyl wrap a miss
My sister put vinyl wrap doors in her kitchen about 7 years ago, and she swears she’d never use them again, but I think they don’t look too bad.
The thing with any kitchen surface is that it will depend on the treatment. You can get 20yo laminate that looks OK if it was in a decent colour to start with, and if it has been looked after. 2 Pack looks great when it’s new but also needs care. VInyl wrap doors also have care instructions and these need to be followed. Anything can look rough in 12 months if not looked after.
When I moved into my place the previous owner had burnt holes in the laminate, melted the oven front by leaving a teatowel on the handle while the grill was on, which allowed it to catch fire. They had cracked 80% of the tiles, half the hinges were hanging off the cupboards and the trims around the doors were all peeled back. There was water damage here and there and the ceiling was covered in black soot. But a lovely old lady who lives in the same complex has exactly the same kitchen and it looks ‘as new’ despite being 15 years old. (i’ve since replace the kitchen)
My advice would be to not spend too much money on a kitchen if you are keeping it as a rental and are going to be upset when it starts to get knocked around from tenants – only about 1% of tenants really care about the kitcehn of their rented place. I think with rentals you need to budget a new kitchen every 10 years or so.
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‘if you do more of what you do, you’ll get more of what you’ve got’ -S.McKnightHi,
I put vinyl wrap doors in last house and within 6 months the overhead cupboards -above the toaster and jug- were , well the vinyle shrank.
Luckily we had a great cabinetmaker who came back a year after he did the job, to make sure we were happy.He had the doors replaced.
Unfortunately it happened again.
No way would I put them in a rental Too expensive-2pac is the ultimate(I have it now) but too expensive.
I would go laminate.
Regards L.W.
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