Thermo Wrap Cabinets

Thermofoil cabinets are made with a large vacuum press.

Thermo wrap cabinets.

Well the term stands for medium density fiber board. Thermofoil or mdf cabinet doors pros and cons are something that you need to be aware of before you make your decision. When refereed to by cabinet makers it means a vinyl wrapped door. To apply the surfacing cabinet pieces made of wood or mdf are placed into a large flat tray.

Mdf and vinyl wrapped doors are both the same as thermofoil cabinetry doors. Thermofoil is the most affordable of the three options. What is an mdf door. The result is a cabinet.

Thermofoil often called rigid thermal foil or rtf is comprised of a durable vinyl. Thermofoil is most often seen in white or off white although some manufacturers offer a variety of colors and even faux wood finishes. Rather thermofoil is a type of vinyl. Using heat the vinyl is fused to a wooden surface usually particleboard.

The result is a kitchen cabinet with a smooth seamless finish. Cabinet door and drawer bases are laid in the press. These doors are easy to clean durable and will keep their color long after painted wood doors have started to fade. 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 top is closed and then air is expelled from the chamber.