Thermally Fused Laminate Board

With the absence of the multiple layers of kraft paper that is found in hpl you will loose some of the impact resistance but also you will have a lower cost.

Thermally fused laminate board.

Tfl is a melamine saturated paper that is thermally fused directly to the substrate. When its time to have the look of high pressure laminate hpl with similar performance thermally fused laminate tfl also referred to as thermally fused melamine tfm is often used. The backing is usually made from particle board or medium density fiberboard and it s sometimes referred to as the substrate. Thermally fused laminate tfl tfl panels wilsonart thermally fused laminate panels include nearly 200 curated designs and nine exclusive textured finishes all available through our industry leading wilsonart distribution network.

Thermally fused laminate decorative panels once known as thermally fused melamine or tfm is made by fusing a resin impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate. Today s thermally fused laminate tfl panels formally referred to as melamine come in an array of attractive designs and when paired with the right particle board can be both an economical and eco friendly choice. There is no kraft paper used in thermally fused laminates and the resulting panel is ready for finishing. When durability style and affordability come together it s a heavenly combination for builders and contractors.

Tfl panels are made by soaking decorative paper in resin and bonding it to a backing material using heat and pressure. Thermally fused laminate tfl is created by soaking decor paper with resin and allowing it to partially dry. The partially cured sheet is then stuck to a rigid backing material.