Definition: TFM panels utilize a melamine-impregnated printed or solid-color décor sheet similar to that used in HPL, but instead of being laminated to layers of kraft paper it is pressed directly onto a substrate like particleboard or MDF. Under heat and pressure the melamine resin from the décor layer flows into the substrate to create a crosslinked thermoset bond, effectively creating a homogenous decorative panel without the use of adhesives. Some TFM products also carry the same type of wear layer as HPL, and can be embossed to mimic stone, wood and other materials.
Applications: TFM panels are popular in cabinetry, laminate flooring, and furniture and fixtures in retail, healthcare and hospitality applications offering performance second only to HPL. Mid-market office furniture producers commonly use TFM for worktops, and it has long been a favorite for kitchen cabinet and closet systems. TFM has even been used for removable decorative wall systems in commercial and retail settings. As a furniture surface, TFM panels and components require a decorative edge treatment.
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