How to Care for Your Thermofoil Cabinets

  • Thermofoil panels are produced by heating colored films over a substrate and using high pressure and adhesives to form a bond. Exposure to any heat source will deteriorate the bond and release the film from the substrate. Therefore, it is imperative that all sources of heat be kept safely away from all thermoform panels.
  • Avoid any heat from kitchen appliances: ovens, cook tops, toasters, grills etc., or exhaust vents. It is recommended that you have stainless steel heat deflectors installed in any areas that may be exposed to high heat sources, especially the area next to self cleaning ovens. Do not use griddles, electric frying pans, toaster ovens, etc. directly underneath upper cabinetry.
  • Lighting fixtures which produce intense heat, (i.e. halogen lights) must be installed a safe distance from any thermofoil cabinet products.
  • Clean with mild soap and a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry to avoid streaks. Never use solvents, ammonia, scrubbing pads or abrasive cleaners.

Caring for Your Cabinets: The Basics

Wood, being a natural product has varied colour and grain pattern, which makes every cabinet component beautiful, and unique in its own way. Colour variances in the finished product are considered normal and totally acceptable. All wood products change in reaction to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and sunlight. Wood will expand with increasing ambient humidity and conversely contract when the humidity decreases. Ideally, humidity levels within the home should be maintained at 40-50% throughout the year.

Additional care should be exercised when self-cleaning appliances are being used as they create a great deal of heat during the cleaning process. Since, there is a chance that heat may escape through door seals or gaskets, we recommend you either pull your oven out approximately eight inches or remove doors and drawers that are directly beside the appliance while using the self-cleaning feature.

Before using any cleaner, carefully read the label and test in a hidden area before cleaning the remaining cabinet surfaces.

Warranty does NOT cover any products that have been exposed to prolonged temperatures of 40° C (140° F) or higher.