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DIY FAUX STAINLESS STEEL – RENTAL HACK + APPLICATION TIPS!

DIY FAUX STAINLESS STEEL – RENTAL HACK + APPLICATION TIPS!

Hey guys! Today I’m going to be sharing with you how I transformed my ugly rental kitchen appliances into stainless steel using faux stainless steel vinyl paper. This isn’t like cheap, thin contact paper that you may have used in the past. No, no no.  When I removed this stainless steel it came off in one piece so this stuff is made so thick and durable.

DIY Refrigerator faux stainless steel application:

  • The first thing you want to do is remove your handles from your refrigerator.  Make sure you get rid of any grease, crumbs, etc…I used this ammonia-free multi-surface cleaner. You can sign up for Grove Collaborative and get a 5-piece Mrs Meyers cleaning set for free, here.
  • Clean your appliances. Remove any dust, dirt, grease, and funk from your appliances. Let it dry.
  • Measure your appliances and cut to the size you want-adding 2 inches on all 4 sides.
  • Stick it on your door and smooth it out. Don’t worry, it’s bubble resistant!
  • Wrap your appliances and using a boxcutter, trim off the excess.

Buy your Faux Stainless Steel Vinyl for Refrigerator here

DIY Stove application faux stainless steel:

The oven is a different application because it’s a smooth surface. You will need to wet it down with water using a spray bottle and follow the same steps from the refrigerator application. Use a lot of water so that it makes it easier to work with.

  • You need to clean your appliances. Make sure you get rid of any grease, crumbs, etc…I used this ammonia-free multi-surface cleaner. You can sign up for Grove Collaborative and get a 5-piece Mrs Meyers cleaning set for free, here.
  • Measure your appliances and cut to the size you want-adding 2 inches on all 4 sides.
  • Stick it on your door and smooth it out. Don’t worry, it’s bubble resistant!
  • Wrap your appliances and using a boxcutter, trim off the excess.

Buy your Faux Stainless Steel Vinyl for Stove here

DIY Dishwasher application of faux stainless steel:

Follow the same steps as the other applications

  • You need to clean your appliances. Make sure you get rid of any grease, crumbs, etc…I used this ammonia-free multi-surface cleaner. You can sign up for Grove Collaborative and get a 5-piece Mrs Meyers cleaning set for free, here.
  • Measure your appliances and cut to the size you want-adding 2 inches on all 4 sides.
  • Stick it on your door and smooth it out. Don’t worry, it’s bubble resistant!
  • Wrap your appliances and using a boxcutter, trim off the excess.

Buy your Faux Stainless Steel Vinyl for Dishwasher here

TIPS FOR INSTALLATION:

Use ammonia-free window cleaner to clean the appliance before application and allow it to dry completely.  Make sure you get rid of any grease, crumbs, etc…I used this ammonia-free multi-surface cleaner. You can sign up for Grove Collaborative and get a 5-piece Mrs Meyers cleaning set for free, here.

Make sure to leave at least 2 inches on each side / top and bottom so that you can wrap it around your appliance. Measure 2 -3 times, cut once.

Use a spray bottle on non-textured surfaces to make it easier to work with

What do you guys think, will you be testing this one yours?

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Hi! I'm Laci, CEO of LJDECOR. I'm a virtual interior designer offering eDesign services. With over 10 years of experience, my work has been featured on HGTV, Bob Vila, Hometalk, Best of Houzz. etc... Book me as your virtual interior eDesigner today.

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