Thermal Foil Doors

Thermofoil delamination commonly occurring on cabinet surfaces located above coffee makers toasters toaster ovens and convection ovens.

Thermal foil doors.

Beyond the aesthetic value of endless design possibilities thermofoil kitchen cabinet doors manufacturer the thermofoil kitchen cabinet door is similar to a laminate for its impact resistance. Thermofoil cabinet doors look and feel very similar to finished cabinet doors. Thermofoil often called rigid thermal foil or rtf is comprised of a durable vinyl. However the thicker textured thermal fused melamine has the same kind of life expectancy.

Swedish door specializes in a high quality tfl and thermofoil cabinet doors that are guaranteed to last for at least 10 years. The tray is fed into a large machine where a thin malleable layer of foil like material is heated and then vacuum sealed onto the surface. Because thermofoil is a thin layer of vinyl many homeowners report problems with delamination and peeling at the edges of doors and drawer fronts. A cabinet door with laminate surfacing will last longer than a cabinet door that is surfaced with thermofoil.

Cal door has set a new standard in rigid thermal foil wrapping by bringing on line the finest rigid thermal foil facility in the united states. Thermofoil mounted over solid wood doors is often just as expensive as cabinets with wooden doors. These doors are easy to clean durable and will keep their color long after painted wood doors have started to fade. The pros cons of thermofoil cabinets.

Kraftmaid a major supplier of thermofoil. There are other advantages to buying laminate cabinet doors from us. The beauty of natural wood cabinets wood cabinets are available in an array of door styles finishes and materials that make it possible for even the most finicky homeowners to find a look they love. 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.

The thermofoil kitchen cabinet door is made from an mdf panel machined with the desired design and then covered with a specialized thermofoil film. High heat will damage thermofoil. Our facility houses the latest state of the art computerized technology available in the industry today which includes our rtf burkle press. Heat moisture or a combination of the two often are enough to loosen the bond between the thin thermofoil layer and the mdf core.

A sharp blow to thermofoil can chip it again edges tend to be the danger zone for this kind of damage. When you buy from us we are committed to giving you a product that will last as long as you like the style.