Thermofoil Vinyl Laminate

Thermofoil cabinets are made using a flexible vinyl material that is applied by heating the vinyl and molding it over medium density fiberboard mdf or.

Thermofoil vinyl laminate. The thermofoil manufactured today is. Mdf contains formaldehyde a toxic chemical. The pros cons of thermofoil cabinets. Manufacturers laminate mdf with thermofoil a type of vinyl covering that contains pvc to give it sheen and additional protection.

Similar to common laminate cabinets thermofoil cabinets are constructed with a plastic vinyl layer laminated to an mdf medium density fiberboard core. Cabinet door and drawer bases are laid in the press. The top is closed and then air is expelled from the chamber. Both standard laminate and thermofoil cabinets can effectively mimic the look of wood cabinets but generally cost considerably less.

Thermofoil laminate and melamine are all materials that can be affixed to the surface of wood or mdf doors to give them new life. High pressure and an adhesive on the bottom side of the vinyl fuse the vinyl to the surface. A flexible layer of solid color 100 percent vinyl is laid on top of that. The prices on all of these options vary but interestingly enough you don t seem to save that much more than you would by simply buying new cabinets with these affordable surfacing options.

Thermofoil cabinets are made with a large vacuum press.