Thermofoil cabinets are constructed with a foil-like material vacuum sealed with heat over MDF. High gloss thermofoil in particular creates a shiny and reflective surface that makes your kitchen look bigger and brighter.

Pros

• Inexpensive
• Easy to clean
• Resistant to warping and fading
• Variety of shapes, colors, patterns, and designs
• Potential to be used on shaker or simple arch cabinet doors

Cons

• One side doesn’t match the others (usually back side)
• Susceptible to peeling away from the core
• Prone to scratches
• Difficult to reface or paint
• Sensitive to heat and moisture
• High gloss shows fingerprints and dirt