Tempaper lists dressers, cabinets, bookshelves, drawers and headboards among the places its peel and stick paper can go, and Brewster says NuWallpaper sticks to any smooth, flat surface, furniture included. Con-Tact Brand makes its self-adhesive liner for shelves, drawers and cabinets, and asks for porous surfaces to be sealed first.
What each maker names
| Product | Furniture and cabinets it names | Surface it asks for |
|---|---|---|
| Tempaper peel and stick wallpaper | Dressers, stair risers, cabinets, bookshelves, ceilings, drawers, headboards; its blog adds a piano, and desks for its dry erase paper | Smooth and in good condition; wood paneling that’s smooth with a lacquer finish |
| NuWallpaper (Brewster) | “walls, furniture and more” | Smooth and flat; its instructions add dry, clean and firm |
| Con-Tact Brand Creative Covering | Shelves, drawers, cabinets, DIY projects | Clean, with porous surfaces sealed with enamel, shellac, urethane or similar |
| Brewster adhesive film | Drawers, countertops, furniture, picture frames, mirrors, glass, shelves | “the majority of flat surfaces” (Stainless Steel Effect film) |
| Art3d A43001 floor planks | Wall, ceiling or cabinet, by adding extra glue (“liquid nail”, Art3d’s words) | Not stated for cabinets |
From each product’s FAQ, blog, product page or instructions. Tempaper says its peel and stick paper needs no extra adhesive.
Brewster’s NuWallpaper page says it sticks to any smooth, flat surface; its hanging instructions list wallpaper, unpainted drywall and non-stick paint as not recommended. We’d follow the instructions.
Before you cover a cabinet door
- Clean it. Con-Tact says soap and water, rinsed and dried well; Tempaper suggests a 1:1 isopropyl alcohol and water wipe and says household cleaners can leave a residue.
- Seal raw or porous wood. Con-Tact asks for enamel, shellac, urethane or a similar sealer, and Tempaper says its paper may not stick to textured wood paneling.
- Check the room is warm enough. Con-Tact says its liner may not stick below 55°F.
- Cut with some to spare. Con-Tact suggests a 3/8 inch overlap on every edge for shrinkage.
- Smooth from the center out with a squeegee, as Tempaper and Con-Tact describe; Brewster says to run the smoother over the whole surface.
What none of them names
We didn’t find a peel-and-stick maker that names a refrigerator or other appliance. Brewster sells its Stainless Steel Effect film for covering outdated kitchen surfaces, without saying which ones. On a fridge door we’d test a small piece where it won’t show, and keep it clear of vents and anything that gets warm.
Con-Tact also suggests taking any liner out now and then during cleaning, since long-term pressure can cause problems. For a painted cabinet, see will peel-and-stick damage paint.
Painting the cabinets instead?
Paint for cabinets