Thermofoil Vinyl Laminate

Manufacturers laminate mdf with thermofoil a type of vinyl covering that contains pvc to give it sheen and additional protection.

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. High pressure and an adhesive on the bottom side of the vinyl fuse the vinyl to the surface. 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. Mdf contains formaldehyde a toxic chemical.

Thermofoil cabinets are made with a large vacuum press. Thermofoil creates a seamless and stain resistant coating on mdf though it chips easily. Thermofoil laminate and melamine are all materials that can be affixed to the surface of wood or mdf doors to give them new life. The top is closed and then air is expelled from the chamber.

Cabinet door and drawer bases are laid in the press. 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. The thermofoil manufactured today is.

Similar to common laminate cabinets thermofoil cabinets are constructed with a plastic vinyl layer laminated to an mdf medium density fiberboard core.