Thermofoil Or Laminate

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Thermofoil or laminate.

This is different from laminate which consists of a base of high density fiberboard hdf a layer of printed paper and a protective coating all treated with resin and pressed together. Thermofoil cabinets are similar to laminate with a vinyl coating placed over a manufactured or pressed wood base. Thermofoil cabinets are prized as kitchen and bathroom cabinets because of their superior moisture resistance. Using heat the vinyl is fused to a wooden surface usually particleboard.

The fundamental differences between thermofoil and laminate stem from their terminology. It tends to be one of your more cost effective options and comes with a 12 year warranty. Small shops and even diyers can apply laminate sheets to mdf. Heat moisture or a combination of the two often are enough to loosen the bond between the thin thermofoil layer and the mdf core.

Thermofoil is a considerably thinner and cheaper material than either wood veneer or laminate veneer and thus is much more susceptible to peeling. Thermofoil is most often seen in white or off white although some manufacturers offer a variety of colors and even faux wood finishes. The covered substrate is placed in a heated vacuum chamber that causes the thermofoil to fuse to the substrate. The result is a kitchen cabinet with a smooth seamless finish.

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 is a versatile laminate that comes in many colours textures and imitation wood grains. Rather thermofoil is a type of vinyl. Thermofoil laminate and melamine are all materials that can be affixed to the surface of wood or mdf doors to give them new life.

Excess is removed with a router. Thermofoil comprises just one of the numerous laminates used in and around the home. Melamine and laminate cabinets are often confused with thermofoil yet they are vastly different materials. Melamine and laminate are thin brittle sheets that are glued to the surface.