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title: "What Is Thermally fused laminate (TFL)? Cabinet Glossary"
description: "Thermally fused laminate, or TFL, is a printed paper surface bonded to a panel with heat and pressure, which makes a hard, scratch-resistant finish."
url: https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/tfl
publisher: Innovation Cabinetry
phone: +1-888-206-1088
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Doors and finishes

# Thermally fused laminate (TFL)

Thermally fused laminate, or TFL, is a printed paper surface bonded to a panel with heat and pressure, which makes a hard, scratch-resistant finish.

TFL is made by melting resin-soaked decorative paper onto a panel. Heat and pressure bond the two. The surface can look like wood grain, a solid color or a stone texture.

TFL is a good option when you want a durable surface that is easy to wipe clean. It does not need paint. Edges are the weak point, so the way a maker finishes them matters. See [edge banding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/edge-banding).

The Urban brochure says "Resin based TFL is permanently heat bonded to the substrate; it will not peel or fade and has superior impact resistance." Urban boxes have a white TFL interior and exterior, and Cityscapes colors use TFL. Maverick Garageworx uses 3/4 inch TFL furniture board. See [Urban colors](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/colors) and the [Maverick Garageworx page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/maverick_garageworx_cabinetry). Compare with [thermofoil](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/thermofoil).

[Related pageEvery cabinet color](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/colors)

## Related terms

-   [Thermofoil](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/thermofoil)
-   [Edge banding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/edge-banding)
-   [Particleboard](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/particleboard)
-   [Plywood box](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/plywood-box)

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