cabinetry
Thermofoil cabinets
MDF doors wrapped in vacuum-pressed PVC film. Common in budget tract construction; available in white, woodgrain, and high-gloss colors.
Cost tier
BUDGET
Cost / linear ft
$100–$250
Install
DIY
Durability
low
Maintenance
low
Moisture
good
Cost notes
Heat (oven, dishwasher) can delaminate the film over time. Edge bands separate after ~10 years.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, satin, high-gloss
- Color range: white, wood-look, high-gloss colors
- Visual weight: light
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
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