Architectural Films
Architectural interior film is a self-adhesive surface covering that transforms walls, doors, furniture and cabinetry without the cost or disruption of traditional renovation. SOIF supplies Samsung Interior Film across the UK, over 500+ finishes in wood, stone, marble, metal, fabric and leather, manufactured to EN13501 fire safety standards and available in a professional 1220mm roll width. Whether you are a kitchen installer looking for a reliable film to wrap cabinet doors, a facilities manager specifying fire-rated finishes for a commercial fit-out, or a homeowner updating a tired kitchen in a weekend, SOIF has the film and the trade pricing structure to support your project.
What Is Architectural Film?
Architectural film is not the same as cheap sticky-back plastic from a craft shop. The difference lies in construction, certification, and performance. A professional self-adhesive vinyl film from SOIF is built in multiple layers, a dimensionally stable PVC substrate, a bonding layer that controls flexibility and conformability, and a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive that grips firmly to prepared surfaces without bubbling or lifting at edges.
Consumer films are typically 0.1mm thick and have no fire certification. SOIF film runs from 0.18mm to 0.3mm depending on the series, enough body to wrap around edges cleanly and hold shape on curved surfaces. The ZG Multi-Print series uses multi-layer printing technology to replicate deep veneer grain at varying viewing angles. The UG series carries a paper-texture coating that maximises matte depth. The TG Soft Matt series has a hard-coating on the surface that gives a painted furniture feel without the fragility of real paint.
Before applying any film to a porous substrate, raw MDF, plasterboard, bare wood, the Samsung Interior Film Primer (Water Based) must go on first. Primer closes the surface, locks absorption, and directly determines how long the bond lasts. Read the full step-by-step application guide before starting any project.
Every finish in the SOIF range is available at 1220mm professional roll width, which eliminates the joint problem that makes 45cm consumer rolls unworkable on full walls, tall doors and wide cabinet fronts.
SOIF Film Collections: Browse by Material
- Wood Effect Architectural Film: Wood film covers species from light ash and natural oak through to dark walnut, teak, maple and cherry. The ZG Multi-Print series produces a 3D grain depth that shifts visually with viewing angle, a detail that separates it from flat-printed consumer wood films. UG paper-texture finishes add genuine tactile grain. Painted wood variants and FR-certified options are available for commercial specifications.
- Stone and Marble Interior Film: Stone and marble interior film includes Carrara white marble, Marquina black marble in the HF 5120–5121 series, and the KG/VG New Stone range with concrete-render textures. The MG Concrete series has a tactile surface that replicates polished render without weight or mess. Used on kitchen splashbacks, bathroom walls and reception feature walls across commercial and residential projects.
- Metal Architectural Film: Metal architectural film spans brushed, hairline and hammered finishes in the XG Grand Metal series, pearl and iridescent effects in the EG/PG Grand Pearl Metal series, and cement-metal tones in the TG Cement Metal series. Fire-rated metal variants are available for lift cladding, reception counters and retail fit-out where commercial compliance is required.
- Solid Colour Interior Film: Solid colour interior film includes the JG Superior Matte series, the hardest surface coating in the SOIF range, with scratch resistance rated at 3H on the ASTM D3363-05 pencil test. The SG/NG Basic Solid range covers over 100 RAL-adjacent colours. The TG Soft Matt series delivers a painted-furniture look with a hard-coating that handles daily contact. Glossy XG variants are available for high-sheen applications.
- Fabric Effect Film: Fabric effect film includes the CG Warm Linen Premium Fabric series, DG Essential Fabric, tweed effects and woven textures. Used widely in hospitality interiors and bedroom feature walls. It gives the visual warmth of real fabric without the impracticality, wipe-clean surface, moisture resistant, no fraying at edges.
- Leather Effect Interior Film: Leather effect interior film covers the TG Basic Leather grain series, SW Suede series, and the SC/SE/SP Premium Leather range including crocodile, anaconda and beadwork textures. Used on headboards, reception seating and hospitality furniture. Unlike real leather bonded to furniture, SOIF leather film does not peel at edges or crack with temperature changes.
- Concrete Effect Vinyl: Concrete effect vinyl includes MG 3001 Peacock Natural, MG 485–488 Urban Stone and the EG/TG concrete series. Applied to bar fronts, retail feature walls and commercial reception areas. It avoids the structural load, drying time and mess of real poured concrete or polished plaster.
- Premium Soft Touch Film: Premium soft touch film, the JG 9500–9501 Superior Matte series is the hardest-wearing film in the SOIF range. This is the choice for cabinet makers and furniture manufacturers who need a surface finish that handles constant daily contact. Not an aesthetic upgrade only, the hard-coating is a functional protection layer.
Where Is Architectural Film Used?
- Residential Applications: Residential applications start with kitchen cabinet wrapping, the highest-volume use case for interior film UK customers. Cabinet doors are degreased, primed on raw MDF edges, and wrapped in a single session. A full kitchen typically takes one to two days with no demolition and no landfill. From kitchens, the applications extend to furniture wrapping for wardrobes, sideboards and tables, vinyl wrap for furniture being one of the fastest-growing use cases among interior designers. Walls get transformed with wall panelling in wood-grain or stone-effect film. Door wrapping updates flush internal doors without replacement. Bathroom walls take stone or marble film, moisture resistant and wipe-clean. The residential benefit is clear: one day, no mess, no skips on the drive.
- Commercial Applications: Commercial applications begin with fire door wrapping, the highest-value B2B use case and the area where SOIF's EN13501 fire-rated series matters most. Fire rated architectural film is specified for student accommodation blocks, HMO properties, NHS facilities, schools and hotels, anywhere UK building regulations demand a Class B fire rating. Commercial refurbishment projects use SOIF film across office interiors, hotel corridors and guest rooms through hotel interior film, retail fit-out and healthcare environments. The compliance benefit is explicit: EN13501 B-S2-D0, CE marked, UKCA certified, certificates available on request. See the residential projects gallery for finished examples.
Kitchen vinyl wrap is the most searched residential application and SOIF stocks the full range needed to deliver it professionally.
Technical Specifications:
This is the data that trade specifiers and building control officers need. Every value below is specific to SOIF Samsung Interior Film:
- Roll Width: 1220mm; professional standard, avoids joins on full-width surfaces.
- Film Thickness: 0.18mm–0.3mm depending on series.
- FR Fire Rating: EN13501 B-S2-D0, all F-suffix series: HF, NF, KF, SF; view all EN13501 certified products.
- Certifications: CE marked + UKCA certified for UK building regulations.
- Eco Credentials: Non-phthalate plasticiser (no DEHP, DBP, BBP) · Formaldehyde below 0.015 mg/m²h · TVOC below 0.4 mg/m²h.
- Warranty: 10-year manufacturer warranty.
- Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, self-adhesive application, no wet glue.
- Surface Compatibility: MDF, wood, metal, glass, melamine, laminate, plaster (primer required on porous substrates).
Tensile strength runs from (L)150–350 to (W)100–350 kgf/cm². Elongation reaches (L)0–400% / (W)0–400%, which is why the film conforms cleanly around curved edges. Adhesion is rated at ≥1,230g/in on the 180° peeling PSTC-1 test. Dimensional stability is 0.8mm↓ at 100°C in a 2-hour oven test. Application temperature range is 12–38°C, with 15–25°C giving optimal results.
SOIF Trade Pricing: How It Works
The retail price for architectural vinyl wrap on Samsung Interior Film is publicly visible at £28/m². Trade customers pay £16/m², a 43% saving that applies automatically on every product, every order, from the first login. Registering a free trade account takes under two minutes. Approval comes within 1 business day. There is no minimum order; order a single cut length or a full pallet. Trade prices are visible the moment you log in, with no need to request a quote for standard stock. Read how trade pricing works to understand the full account structure before registering. Open your free SOIF trade account today. Approval within 1 business day. No minimum order.
Order Free Samples:
Colour and finish accuracy matters before you commit to a roll. SOIF offers 5 free physical samples shipped to any UK mainland address with no obligation. Order online today, no trade account required, no minimum. If you need a broader reference, the 2025 SOIF Physical Swatch Book contains over 500 real finish samples in a professionally bound format, ideal for client meetings and site visits. Trade customers can request samples before account approval is complete.
Order 5 free samples and check finish accuracy before any project commitment.
FAQs:
What is architectural interior film?
Architectural interior film, also called self-adhesive interior film or vinyl wrap, is a multi-layer surface covering film that adheres to existing walls, doors, furniture and cabinetry. Unlike wallpaper, it wraps around edges and into corners. Unlike paint, it replicates realistic materials: wood grain, marble veining, metal sheen and leather texture. SOIF supplies Samsung Interior Film, manufactured in South Korea and certified to EN13501 fire safety standards plus CE + UKCA compliance for the UK market. It is not sticky-back plastic, the construction, thickness, adhesion rating and warranty are fundamentally different.
How long does architectural film last?
SOIF film carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty under normal interior conditions. Real-world longevity depends on surface preparation, application quality, and the environment. In kitchen settings, longevity is maximised by keeping film away from direct heat above an oven or kettle. For commercial environments, HMO properties, offices, hotels, the EN13501 fire-rated FR series is designed for high-traffic durability and meets building regulations requirements. Proper primer application on porous substrates such as raw MDF significantly extends adhesion life and is not optional on those surfaces.
Is architectural film fire rated?
Yes, SOIF's FR series (all products with an F-suffix: HF, NF, KF, SF) are rated EN13501 B-S2-D0. This is Class B fire resistance, the standard required for commercial buildings, hotels, student accommodation, HMO properties, hospitals and schools under UK building regulations. Smoke density is classed at S2, and the flaming droplets classification is D0. Each FR film is CE marked and UKCA certified. Non-FR variants (G-suffix) are suitable for residential use where fire rating is not a regulatory requirement. Certificate documentation is available on request.
Can architectural film go on curved surfaces?
Yes, with the correct technique. SOIF film is flexible and thermally responsive, gentle heat from a heat gun allows the film to stretch and conform around radiused edges, curved doors, column cladding and shaped furniture. The 1220mm professional roll width enables large curved surfaces to be covered without joins. More intricate curves, such as ornate moulding or compound curves require experienced installation. SOIF can connect you with certified installers across the UK for complex projects.
What surfaces can architectural film be applied to?
SOIF film adheres to MDF, plywood, wood, metal, glass, melamine, laminate and smooth plaster. For porous substrates including raw MDF, bare wood, plasterboard and drywall, Samsung Interior Film Primer (Water Based) must be applied first to prevent adhesion failure and ensure a durable bond. Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of grease, in kitchens, degrease cabinet doors thoroughly before application. Film should not be applied to heavily textured or highly embossed surfaces without professional assessment of the substrate condition first.