Microsoft Surface / choose the right skin
Surface is a family name. The fit is specific.
A Surface Laptop skin is not a Surface Book skin, and an original Surface Go listing is not a promise of compatibility with every later Go. Match the full model before choosing the finish.
Already know your model? Open the Microsoft Surface skin selector. Otherwise, start with Which Microsoft Surface do I have?
Check these details before ordering
Write down the family, generation and screen size. For Surface Book, retain the i5 or i7 distinction used in our product names. Do not select the nearest-looking machine from a photo.
When you ask us to check a fit, the model information is useful; private account information is not. Remove serial numbers and other personal identifiers from screenshots before sharing them with us.
The supported listings in this guide
The following products were checked on 6 November 2026. Use the live selector for current availability and always read the exact product title.
| Family | Separate products to choose from | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Laptop |
2017 / 1st generation Laptop 2 Laptop 3, 13.5-inch Laptop 4, 13.5-inch Laptop 5, 13.5-inch |
Match the generation and listed size. This is not a universal Surface Laptop template. |
| Surface Book 2 |
13.5-inch, i5 13.5-inch, i7 15-inch, i7 |
Keep the size and processor wording when selecting the product. |
| Surface Book 3 |
13.5-inch, i5 13.5-inch, i7 |
Do not substitute Book 2 simply because the display size is similar. |
| Surface Go | Original Surface Go | Not a compatibility claim for later Go generations, Surface Laptop Go or Surface Pro. |
Cannot find your exact model? Do not buy the nearest name. Check the live range or ask us before ordering. This guide does not mean we supply every Surface model.
Coverage comes before colour
Open the correct product and review its actual skin options. A photograph can show a completed setup with more than the pieces selected in your order.
Check whether you are choosing a top or rear piece, a base, or another compatible section. Those possibilities depend on the product; they are not a standard bundle supplied with every Surface skin.
Where Custom is offered, configure the compatible sections independently. Review the preview and the basket description together. Selecting one finish does not change the model that the vinyl is cut for.
Do not assume that a logo cut-out, keyboard coverage or screen protector is included unless the exact product and your selected options say so.
Choose a finish that suits the way you use it
Textured Matt is our coloured matt range, not standard smooth matt. Carbon Fibre, Wood, Leather, Brushed Metal and printed designs provide other looks where offered.
A restrained top finish and a contrasting compatible section can work well without making every area different. For a more detailed material comparison, read our finish guide.
Finish names describe the vinyl's appearance and surface character. They do not make a skin a replacement for a hard case or guarantee a particular grip level.
Before fitting a Surface skin
Match the received pieces to the order while they are still on the backing. Shut down and unplug the device, follow Microsoft's cleaning advice and allow the intended surfaces to dry.
Use the relevant Surface demonstration in our fitting library. A similar device can illustrate a technique, but it does not prove that the same panel fits your model.
Align the intended edges and openings before firm pressure. Do not stretch the skin to compensate for a different generation or use a blade to trim it while attached.
Keep vents, cameras, microphones, connectors, controls, hinges and moving parts clear. Do not bridge a kickstand or detachable joint with spare vinyl, or apply a piece to fabric, padding or any surface not intended by its instructions.
Do not use clear-phone wet-fitting instructions on a Surface. These products need their own fitting method. Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where the matching instructions call for it, and never make the device hot.
What protection should you expect?
Vinyl helps reduce light cosmetic scuffs on the areas it covers. It does not repair structural damage, cushion a significant drop or make the device waterproof.
For travel, choose appropriate physical protection separately. Follow our skin aftercare guide and removal instructions when maintaining or changing the finish.
Surface skin buying questions
Will one 13.5-inch skin fit every Surface?
No. The family, generation and product-specific distinctions matter as well as screen size. Match the full listing.
Why do the Surface Book listings mention i5 and i7?
Our catalogue separates those variants. Keep the processor information when choosing the matching cut rather than assuming that the size alone identifies the right product.
Does original Surface Go mean every Surface Go?
No. The current listing is for the original model. Ask us when you have a later Go or another Surface family.
Can I buy a top piece without every other section?
Check the selections available on the exact product. Only the options shown for that listing establish what you can order separately.
What should I send if the skin does not align?
Send your order number, complete Surface model, size and relevant variant, with a whole-panel photograph and a close-up. Leave unused pieces on the backing and avoid stretching or trimming.
Start with your exact Surface
Confirm the model, choose the coverage and then explore the available finishes.
Find Your Surface Skin