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Thermofoil vs. Wood: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Custom Cabinets

Have you been wondering which is the better material? With the recent advancements in materials technologies, it might be worth reconsidering your options for your custom cabinets or cabinet refacing project. 

WHAT IS THERMOFOIL? 

A white thermofoil door sitting atop phenolic backed 3d laminate sheets.

Rigid Thermofoil is called by a variety of names including RTF, thermofoil, and 3d laminate. It is a vinyl material that is flexible and durable. To make doors, drawer fronts, moldings, phenolic-backed 3d laminate sheets and other cabinet millwork, it is glued and vacuum-pressed onto a machined cabinet component, resulting in a finished component with the vinyl wrapped around the front and sides. Resulting parts have a durable, seam and joint free surface that is easy to clean and requires little maintenance. 

These materials have had great advancements recently. Some 3d laminates have extremely realistic wood grain, with texture and chatoyance that mimics real wood. Other laminates have a velvety feel and ultra-low sheen. Some even have self-healing and/or repairable surfaces. These laminates are highly stain resistant, durable, and affordable, making them an excellent choice for cabinetry in busy households.

For examples of cabinetry built with 3d laminates, see these projects below:

Parremo Custom Cabinetry

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HOW DOES WOOD COMPARE?

Walnut and White Oak cabinet doors, and Maple veneer.

Real wood is still a great choice for custom cabinets, but I usually do not recommend it for a painted finish in kitchens or bathrooms. Kitchens are busy areas, and paint chips easily. Unless you are prepared to repaint your cabinetry as needed as part of its normal maintenance, paint is not a recommended finish for a kitchen. Bathrooms are also busy areas, especially if you have young kids, and are subjected to high fluctuations in temperature and humidity. 

It is more expensive, usually running 25-50% over thermofoil depending on the wood species and finish. Although more expensive, it can be a great choice for those who most appreciate the natural look and feel of real wood. Popular options right now include riftsawn white oak with a natural look finish. Walnut is an elegant option. There are many great choices with wood, and each species will have its own characteristics. Quartersawn red oak is a timeless classic, with heavy “flaking” of iridescent bands flowing through the wood.

Another great way to use wood is in the use of wood veneers. The most beautiful lumber in the world is used to create veneers. The most common use of veneers is to make flat fronts with an exotic species or highly figured wood. It can also be used for the flat panel on a five-piece door or the back panel of a display cabinet. It can be bent and formed around curved components and can also be sliced and stitched together with other veneers to create elegant patterns.

Urban wood is also becoming a great alternative to traditional lumber. Live edge wood slabs are readily available and can be used for a variety of purposes including floating shelves, counters, and tables.

See below for examples of projects built with wood products:

New Custom Cabinets    Custom Faux Inset Cabinets

If you are looking into cabinet refacing services or new custom cabinets, give me a call to discuss your project! I can build you beautiful custom cabinetry, entertainment center cabinets, bathroom custom cabinets, kitchen custom cabinets, or cabinetry for any area of your home. I can even reface your existing cabinets to bring new life and functionality to you home.

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🪬 Designers Say These 11 Decorating Choices Will Never Go Out of Style

❂ If you’re someone who is constantly swapping out the pillows on your living room couch, repainting your guest bathroom, and restyling your coffee tables, you know that home decor trends come and go. But whether your tastes at the moment run toward whimsigoth or cottage-core, there are probably a few choices you come back to again and again—elements so classic you might declare you'll stick with them forever...

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This house was a passionate labor of love, stone by stone, tile by tile,” says Mel Elias. He first stumbled upon the property in 2009 on a quiet Los Angeles corner. At the time, the severely water-damaged, crumbling 5,000-square-foot house was hidden behind a tangle of overgrown vegetation. “It was the most unique property I’ve ever seen,” @meleliascomposer says, looking past its leaking ceilings and obvious neglect. – Photos by @manololangis Story by @janellezara Cabinetry Fabrication & Installation by @marmolradziner Landscaping by @atelierseb #moderndesign #modernarchitecture #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture #indooroutdoorliving #renovation #remodel #losangeles #fireplace #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #pool #exposedbeams #concrete #bookshelf #shelfie #builtinstorage #dwellplusFollow #designstudiomag 🤝 @designstudio_mag (presso USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5ZwxXtwB2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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repost @dwellmagazine In 2009 on a quiet Los Angeles corner, Mel Elias (@meleliascomposer) found a severely water-damaged, crumbling 5,000-square-foot house hidden behind a tangle of overgrown vegetation. “It was the most unique property I’ve ever seen,” Mel says, looking past its leaking ceilings and obvious neglect. Its former owner, the late Hollywood acting coach Milton Katselas, had filled his property with industrial skylights and enormous, wood-burning fireplaces, with one in a central dining area oddly embellished with a singular red tile. The glass-and-concrete construction was framed by high ceilings, rusted steel beams, and varied elevations across the single-story plan. The floor-to-ceiling rectangular bookcases lining the sunlit dining room hid an unusual surprise: a secret doorway that led to the primary bedroom’s walk-in closet. Thanks to an 11-year long, multiphase renovation by designer Carter Bradley (@cbd59), the home—with all of its quirks and character—shines again. Take the complete tour at the link in bio. – Photos by @manololangis Story by @janellezara Cabinetry Fabrication & Installation by @marmolradziner Landscaping by @atelierseb #moderndesign #modernarchitecture #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture #indooroutdoorliving #renovation #remodel #losangeles #fireplace #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #pool #exposedbeams #concrete #bookshelf #shelfie #builtinstorage #dwellplus (at Los Angeles, California.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwccz6hZ2K/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🪬 Designers Say These 11 Decorating Choices Will Never Go Out of Style

❂ If you’re someone who is constantly swapping out the pillows on your living room couch, repainting your guest bathroom, and restyling your coffee tables, you know that home decor trends come and go. But whether your tastes at the moment run toward whimsigoth or cottage-core, there are probably a few choices you come back to again and again—elements so classic you might declare you'll stick with them forever...

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Designers Say These 11 Decorating Choices Will Never Go Out of Style

❂ If you’re someone who is constantly swapping out the pillows on your living room couch, repainting your guest bathroom, and restyling your coffee tables...

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Man how cool is this maple live edge entertainment center going to be! . . . #shopdog #makersgonnamake #makerspace #carpentersofinstagram #cabinetmaker #custombuilder #carpentry #carpenter #woodworkersofig #smallbusinesses #builtincabinets #builtins #builtindesk #builtinshelves #builtinstorage #hgtvmagazine #kregjig #ryobination #teamridgid #texasstrong #veteran #varathane #besseyclamps #scuffxpaint #entertainmentcenters #custommadecabinets #gatorfinishing #madebymikepedals (at Nashua, New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfgt7zCLzfJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=