Can thermofoil cabinets be resurfaced?

If your existing cabinet doors are made from low-quality materials, refacing gives you the chance to upgrade. Instead of sticking with cheap, thermofoil cabinetry, you can reface cabinets and make the switch to wood veneer, or even solid hardwood doors.

How do you Restick a thermofoil?

Instructions

1. Pull Back the Thermofoil Layer. Have a helper hold the peeling thermofoil away from the MDF.
2. Scrape the Cement. Scrape away dried cement from the MDF core.
3. Apply the Contact Cement.
4. Wait to Press.
5. Press Together and Secure.
6. Clean Up.

How do you degrease thermofoil cabinets?

Care and Cleaning for Thermofoil (Matte and Wood Grain) To clean stains, always use a damp cloth or nonabrasive sponge and wipe with a 50/50 mix of water and Simple Green®, scrubbing lightly for 10 to 20 strokes. This should remove most stains.

Can you sand thermofoil?

TWO | Lightly Sand Use a 220 grit sandpaper so you do not damage the thermofoil in any way. You will want to do this outside to avoid too much of a mess. Take your time and be sure to get into the grooves of each door.

What do you need to know about thermofoil cabinets?

Thermofoil fills that need as it adheres to MDF well. Thermofoil cabinets are made with a large vacuum press. Cabinet door and drawer bases are laid in the press. A flexible layer of solid color 100 percent vinyl is laid on top of that. The top is closed, and then air is expelled from the chamber.

How long has Lee been making thermofoil cabinets?

Lee has over two decades of hands-on experience remodeling, fixing, and improving homes, and has been providing home improvement advice for over 12 years. Few home building materials incite as much controversy as do thermofoil cabinets. Thermofoil cabinets have many clear advantages.

What’s the difference between thermofoil and MDF?

Thermofoil is a deceptive name as it has no metal content. Instead, it is a thin layer of vinyl that is vacuum-pressed onto cabinet doors and drawer fronts, which are typically constructed of medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Melamine and laminate cabinets are often confused with thermofoil, yet they are vastly different materials.

What kind of damage can be done to thermofoil?

Chipping: A sharp blow to thermofoil can chip it. Again, edges tend to be the danger zone for this kind of damage. Heat-sensitive: High heat will damage thermofoil. Kraftmaid, a major supplier of thermofoil cabinets, warns homeowners against using high-heat appliances next to thermofoil cabinets.