How to Refurbish Your Office With Vinyl Wrap

Motivated, inspired, and productive are the feelings you should experience when you walk into the office. Considering you may be spending around eight hours in this space each working day, it is easy to become uninspired or dissatisfied with an interior that is outdated or has a dull appearance. If your company is facing this challenge, it is worth considering the more cost-effective and versatile solution of vinyl wrap. Vinyl wrap is a practical and efficient option that refreshes the workspace. The variety of textures and colours allows you to completely transform the aesthetics of your office to improve the atmosphere and productivity for your employees.

Where exactly do you get started on refurbishing your office, and what areas can be wrapped? 

In this article, we will explore:

• What is office refurbishment?
• How to plan an office refurbishment
• Why use vinyl wrap for office refurbishment?
• What office areas can you wrap?
• How is vinyl wrap applied to each element?

What is office refurbishment?

Office refurbishment is the renovation and improvement of an existing office space. It is an important part of the overall appearance of the company because it plays a part in attracting clients or new employees into a welcoming and professional environment, as well as enhancing brand recognition and maintaining and enhancing employee satisfaction.

A refurbishment typically involves upgrades to:

• Ceilings
• Floors
• Furniture
• Interior design
• Plumbing
• Walls
• Windows

Office refurbishments can vary in complexity. While some offices require a big refurbishment due to budget increases, others may need minor cosmetic upgrades to smaller areas, such as a reception or meeting room.

How to plan an office refurbishment

Your office space is an environment where your employees require maximum concentration and minimal disruption. Refurbishing your space is a useful way to reduce business downtime. 

When planning your office renovation, make sure you take the following elements into account:

Understand your intention

Firstly, it is necessary to acknowledge the main reasons that you are refurbishing the office space. Has your commercial building renewed its lease? Or are you looking for a way to enhance the company’s visual appearance? With 1 in 4 employees working a hybrid working week, perhaps you would like to encourage more of your staff to return to the office. Once you have made the decision to carry out the refurbishment, you are able to prepare your ideas of how you would like the commercial space to look.

Outline your objectives

Estimate the functionality of your office space. What are your business goals? Incorporating the number of staff you have, work ethics, functional requirements, company branding, and (very importantly) budget into the planning process keeps you on track to achieve your visual ambition. 

Other questions to ask yourself include:

• Are the ceilings in good condition? Do they need repair?
• Are the carpets out of date? Do they look tired and worn?
• Does the office furniture show signs of wear and tear?
• When was the last time the interior was changed? Does it accurately reflect the brand?
• Is the plumbing in adequate condition?
• Do the walls require a fresh coat of paint?
• Are the windows safe and secure? 

Determine your budget

Depending on the state of your business’s cash flow, it is crucial to take into account how much you will be able to spend on the refurbishment. Can you justify a full office renovation? Is it necessary? Be aware of all expenses when hiring a professional to make the renovation. This will help move the project swiftly with minimal disruption.

Create an achievable timeframe

Realistic and attainable deadlines allow for better planning and coordination of the refurbishment project. If you plan to renovate your workplace during peak business time (i.e. seasonal periods), your staff may not be able to carry out their duties properly and your business operations may be affected as a result. A timely renovation can lead to a quicker return on investment. When your office is back to normal operations, the quicker you can benefit from the improvements.

Why use vinyl wrap for office refurbishment?

Architectural vinyl wrap is an appealing choice for many commercial properties due to its affordability and versatility. It is a functional way of making the most of your current office space without the fuss of moving or replacing your items, by simply applying self-adhesive wrap onto existing furniture and surfaces. 

Other benefits include:

• Resistant against fire: vinyl wrap can hold heat of up to 150 degrees centigrade and is suitable for common office materials, such as wood or metal.
• Inexpensive: rather than demolishing your current furniture and spending more money on a complete makeover, architectural wrapping costs a lot less than a renovation. You can achieve the same feeling of a brand new and revamped office space without maxing out your company’s budget. The vinyl wrap is applied via heat and moulds around the existing furniture. 
• Visually appealing: through a range of creative patterns, colours and textures, architectural wrap can make your business stand out and appear more engaging to visitors and staff.
• Positive representation: vinyl wrap can be custom-printed to reflect your brand. Company colours and logos can create a professional and consistent appearance that communicates your business’s values to your employees and customers. 
• Increased staff productivity: vinyl wrap can be applied to encourage staff productivity, such as frosted-covered wrap that can be displayed across windows to minimise disruptions to meetings or overall concentration. 
• Sustainability: architectural wrap is made-to-measure and is installed directly onto the existing furniture. The reduction of waste makes vinyl wrap an eco-friendly solution because some wraps are recycled. 
• Quick to install: having a professional team wrap your office space means the process is swift. They can quickly and accurately apply the adhesive to surfaces to ensure a smooth finish without the need for drying.
• Mess-free: vinyl wrap does not generate dust or wear and tear. Its smooth, durable and clean texture requires a simple cleaning process of a wipe with a clean cloth. 
• Work along-side other services: If there are areas that do need plumbing work, new walls put in or other extensive works, that’s not a problem! Your vinyl install team will be able to advise on the best time to apply vinyl based on the other works you have planned and can work around other contractors you may have on-site. 

What office areas can you wrap?

Architectural vinyl wrap can be applied to numerous surfaces and furniture, such as office cubicles, desks, reception areas, kitchens, bathrooms, lifts, corridors and even fire doors. Vinyl wrapping fire corridors and doors will not make a door that does not meet fire safety regulation standards compliant, but it does give an added level of protection due to its fire rating of EN13501-1.

Other areas you can wrap include:

• Internal Fire Doors
• Office Desks
• Branded Printed Wall Wraps
• Lift/ Elevator wraps
• Company branding wall graphics
• Window frosting
• Glazing manifestations
• Reception Desk wraps
• Office cupboards and storage walls
• Locker wraps

How is vinyl wrap applied to each element?

Vinyl wrap can be applied to most solid surfaces, including doors, desks, walls, tables or office kitchen surfaces. Wooden and stone wraps are common choices for surfaces because they offer the realistic visual appeal of the material, creating high-quality aesthetics without the expense of using the actual materials. Your install team can assess the level of preparation required, if any, and advise on the best method of doing this. 

Refurbish your office with our efficient architectural vinyl wrapping services

We find fulfilment in transforming the appearance of commercial spaces to produce visual interest and improve aesthetics. We at Complete Graphics aim to be a friendly and efficient team who can provide a broad range of services to meet the specific needs of our clients.

To get started with your office refurbishment, contact us today.