Foil Wrapped Kitchen Doors

Paul mcalary of main line kitchen design narberth pennsylvania says that thermofoil cabinets were.

Foil wrapped kitchen doors.

Why we don t recommend vinyl or foil wrapped kitchen doors. If the mdf itself is bulging or is in any condition other than completely flat and smooth there is really no point in trying to repair the cabinets. Its also much more robust than foil doors as it is thicker scratches will still show but it won t lift in the same way as foil or. Because thermofoil cabinets contain laminate over an mdf or engineered wood core they tend to be heavier than traditional wood cabinets.

Once a door has blown it cannot be repaired and requires a new door. When the aim is a premium high end remodel designers and builders generally recommend against installing thermofoil. Thermofoil is also sometimes applied to existing cabinets as a refinishing technique. Again how badly they scratch will depend on the quality of the vinyl used.

There is too much vinyl and foil wrapped rubbish being peddled as quality kitchens. Download door order form. Download thermofoil door catalog. Not all kitchen doors are equal.

These doors are completely sealed and if cared for properly will provide years of long lasting use and beauty. Rigid thermofoil doors are composed of an mdf core with a thermo wrapped vinyl covering. This makes them more difficult to install. Easy to apply vinyls from chromatic vinyl.

We hope you find this information. Most people buying a kitchen aren t experts and need help to understand why some kitchens cost more than others. Thermofoil is most often seen in white or off white although some manufacturers offer a variety of colors and even faux wood finishes. The result is a kitchen cabinet with a smooth seamless finish.

All of our kitchen door materials are shown below and how each the kitchen doors are constructed. If the cabinet boxes are in good shape but cabinet doors are peeling your best bet is to purchase new cabinet doors.