| European foil products have become popular in the | | | | Typically, foil door and drawer front designs are |
| United States as a result of lengthy popularity in | | | | available with either a rounded edge detail, which has |
| European markets and increased attention and focus | | | | the foil wrapping the contoured edge, or a square |
| on conservation and preservation of natural resources. | | | | edge detail, which has an edge banding material |
| With forest conservation a top priority, and sustainable | | | | applied. Regardless of the style, the core materials |
| resources the order of the day, European | | | | used for foil doors and drawer fronts are completely |
| manufacturers have long been users of simulated | | | | sealed, thus reducing or eliminating any possible |
| wood products and quality foil materials for furniture | | | | formaldehyde emissions and making the product an |
| and cabinetry. | | | | eco-friendly option. |
| Thermofoil is a process in which a thin sheet of PVC | | | | Advantages of Thermofoil: |
| (polyvinyl chloride) is fused to cabinetry core material | | | | - Seamless covering that eliminates joint movement or |
| (MDF-Medium Density Fiberboard, plywood or particle | | | | finish chipping |
| board) with adhesives and applied heat and pressure. | | | | - Environmentally sound product with sealed core |
| The resulting surface is smoother and more durable | | | | materials that reduce or eliminate emissions |
| than a traditional stained or painted wood surface. | | | | - Simulated wood grains are color consistent |
| Contemporary designs are a sure fit for foil products | | | | compared to most finished wood doors |
| as the doors are available in either satin or high gloss | | | | - Durable substitute painted, solid colored cabinetry |
| foils, an assortment of solid colors, contemporary | | | | - Usually less expensive than stained or painted wood |
| patterns, and simulated wood grains. This extensive | | | | products |
| selection of design options provides virtually unlimited | | | | - Ease of maintenance and cleaning |
| choices for the creation of kitchens, baths, and other | | | | - Highly resistant to moisture and damage |
| room installations with clean, contemporary lines. | | | | - Foil usage conserves our valuable and limited timber |
| Foil products are durable, stylish, and easy to maintain | | | | resources |
| while addressing the growing demand for simple, yet | | | | Potential Disadvantages of Thermofoil: |
| distinctly unique designs sought by the under-40 | | | | - Scratches or dents that penetrate the outer layer of |
| consumer market. Foils ranging from domestic and | | | | the foil are difficult to repair |
| exotic wood grain patterns to solid colors in high gloss, | | | | - Unless precautions are taken, intense heat escaping |
| satin, and textured finishes provide very attractive, | | | | from a poorly sealed, self-cleaning oven may cause |
| cost effective options for the contemporary, modern | | | | slight "yellowing" to light-colored foils |
| or transitionally designed kitchen of today. An | | | | Regular care and cleaning of foil products with a |
| extensive selection of colors, patterns and simulated | | | | cotton cloth, non abrasive sponge or microfiber cloth |
| wood grains are available from foil producers in the | | | | will help maintain a new product appearance. As with |
| United States, Canada, Japan, and throughout Europe. | | | | all cabinetry, preventative cleaning and maintenance will |
| Although the quality and appearance may very from | | | | allow the cabinets to remain beautiful throughout years |
| foil supplier to foil supplier, the durability and easy | | | | of use. In addition, the advantages of foil doors and |
| maintenance of foil products are fairly consistent. | | | | drawer fronts far outweigh the disadvantages, and |
| It is important to keep in mind that foil products are | | | | potential issues can be easily avoided by enlisting the |
| most commonly used in contemporary, modern or | | | | help of a kitchen and bath professional to create your |
| transitional designs, but they are available on more | | | | design and manage the installation. |
| traditional raised panel and recessed panel door styles. | | | | |