Is tfl or hpl the better choice for my custom cabinets.
Thermally fused laminate cabinets.
The low quality melamine will not last as long as most laminate surfacing.
If you re making changes to cabinet doors one of those choices you may come across is choosing between thermally fused laminate tfl which is known sometimes as thermally fused melamine tfm or thermofoil doors.
Tfl doors and drawer fronts are made with a medium density fiberboard core featuring a durable.
Our tfl choices available in matte and textured woodgrains are also easy to clean.
Wilsonart thermally fused laminate panels include more than 200 curated designs and nine exclusive textured finishes all available through our industry leading wilsonart distribution network.
High pressure laminate is more durable than thermally fused laminate but it s also more expensive due to the added complexity of its manufacturing process.
The thermal fused manufacturing process skips the step of fusing the decor paper to a layer of kraft paper and the savings pass on to you.
There are so many colours textures and products to choose from it can feel as though you have a dizzying array of selection.
Textured melamine opens up a lot of great options for your cabinets by giving a three dimensional texture to your doors.
Both materials are available in a variety of finishes although high pressure laminate offers a wider variety of pattern and texture.
Kraft paper is an extremely heavy duty paper that gives added toughness to the finished laminate once everything is fused together.
Thermally fused laminate tfl cabinet doors and drawer fronts are designed for durability featuring an outer layer that resists chipping scratches and dents.
Tfl is a melamine saturated paper that is thermally fused directly to the substrate.
When its time to have the look of high pressure laminate hpl with similar performance thermally fused laminate tfl also referred to as thermally fused melamine tfm is often used.
Of course there is a cost savings with thermal fused melamine.