There is no kraft paper used in thermally fused laminates and the resulting panel is ready for finishing.
Thermally fused laminate.
The partially cured sheet is then stuck to a rigid backing material.
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.
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.
Tfl is produced with as variety of finishes including smooth gloss matte embossed and synchronized embossed textures.
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.
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.
Our thermally fused laminates tfl are made from a resin impregnated paper with a vast assortment of designs and solid colors.
This paper is fused directly to a substrate with heat and pressure creating a bond to the substrate.
Thermally fused laminate tfl is created by soaking decor paper with resin and allowing it to partially dry.
Thermally fused laminate tfl is a common decorative surface used in multiple applications and industry segments.