It generally means that the backside of the cabinet doors will be some neutral colored laminate that will not match the rest of the door.
Thermofoil laminate cabinets are typically what color.
Thermofoil only appears on cabinets doors and other surfaces made of mdf.
Unfortunately thermofoil does have a few downsides.
Thermofoil is also less expensive and much easier to clean than traditional wood cabinets.
With thermofoil you will always be able only to cover 5 of the 6 sides of an object.
Negatives delamination and peeling.
Because thermofoil is a thin layer of vinyl many homeowners report problems with delamination and peeling at the edges of doors and drawer fronts.
Thermofoil is also more susceptible to peeling away from the wood.
Thermofoil cabinets are also available in a wide variety of looks including high end looking options for a mid range price.
Laminate on the other hand appears in a wide variety of products ranging from erasable whiteboards to photographs floors and metal sinks.
Corona millworks stocks over 85 thermofoil colors which allows us to reduce lead times while waiting for material to arrive.
Smooth consistent color is one hallmark of thermofoil cabinets since the color is baked into the vinyl itself.
This makes them the ideal choice for bathroom cabinets where humidity is always going to be a factor.