Thermofoil laminate and melamine are all materials that can be affixed to the surface of wood or mdf doors to give them new life.
Thermofoil vinyl laminate.
The thermofoil manufactured today is.
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.
The top is closed and then air is expelled from the chamber.
Thermofoil cabinets are made with a large vacuum press.
Cabinet door and drawer bases are laid in the press.
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.
Both standard laminate and thermofoil cabinets can effectively mimic the look of wood cabinets but generally cost considerably less.
A flexible layer of solid color 100 percent vinyl is laid on top of that.
High pressure and an adhesive on the bottom side of the vinyl fuse the vinyl to the surface.
The pros cons of thermofoil cabinets.
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.
Mdf contains formaldehyde a toxic chemical.