TFL vs. Standard Cabinet Materials

Cabinetry relies on materials that can support durability, consistency and design across both residential and commercial spaces. Standard materials often struggle to maintain this balance over time, forcing a tradeoff between how a space performs and how it looks.

EGGER Thermally Fused Laminates (TFL) are designed to hold that balance, delivering lasting performance and visual consistency without compromise.

Why choose EGGER TFL over standard materials?

Durable by Design: Decorative paper is permanently bonded — no delamination or peel-back
Healthier Process: No solvent emissions from drying glue
Eco-Friendly: No paper, hazardous chemical or adhesive disposal and 100% recyclable
Higher Quality: On-trend designs which resist wear and scratching
Smarter Inventory: Reduce obsolete paper and laminated stock; respond to the market demands quicker and with minimal exposure

90+ finish/texture combinations
available
Greater Variety: Access to a wider in-stock product selection than typical in-stock inventory
Flexible Sizes: Broad selection of readily available substrate dimensions

Taber Abrasion Test

EGGER TFL

Visible wear shown after 20 cycles
Standard Cabinet Material

Visible wear shown after just 5 cycles

Scratch Test

EGGER TFL

Samples show no visible wear at 1N & 2N; light wear at 4N & 6N of force
Standard Cabinet Material

Samples show significant wear at 6N, 4N & 2N; light wear at 1N of force

Household Substance Exposure Test

EGGER TFL

After 48 hrs of exposure:
• Red wine: No visible impact or effect
• Coffee: No visible impact of effect
Standard Cabinet Material

After 48 hrs of exposure:
• Red wine: Visible staining, bubbling and delamination
• Coffee: Visible bubbling and delamination

2-Hour Steam Test

EGGER TFL

Two hours continuous steam exposure; slight texture change, minimal visible effect
Standard Cabinet Material

Two hours continuous steam exposure; visible bubbling and discoloring