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   MikeHennessy | Apr 10, 2007 02:01pm | #1

   These look like composit doors covered in PVC, melamine or ???. If you could strip all the plastic off the defective door, you might be able to paint it to match, but I doubt you could get all the stuff off. My guess is that the best way to deal with this problem might be 1) make a new matching door and paint it to match, or 2) buy all new matching doors for the cabs.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

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   hammer1 | Apr 10, 2007 03:50pm | #2

   The covering on the doors is called Thermofoil. There is nothing you can do to restore the Thermofoil. It's a plastic membrane that is essentially vacuum shrink wrapped to the door. I've never seen it peel like that. Many cabinet companies offer Thermofoil doors. You either need to replace the door or strip it and paint it to match the others. Not an easy task. I'd try to find the cabinet manufacturer and get a replacement, look every where for a label. Check the local kitchen suppliers, take the door along. Chances are, they were bought locally and someone may be able to identify the brand. I'm sure the company would like to see the failure. Finding a door from another company may not match in color or texture.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   c1 | Apr 11, 2007 08:40am | #4

   Thanks,
   this already helps me a lot. Thermofoil seems to be the right stuff.
   But I have to buy a complete assembled door. local shrinking in my shop will not be possible I guess.For a complete door I have to find the right pattern as well.
   The indicated site has a lot of patterns, bu I have not found my friends'one yet. Jaap

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   HowardAcheson | Apr 10, 2007 09:18pm | #3

   Let me confirm that many companies make Thermfoil coated cabinetry. It is generally quite durable. You may be able to find the same door in another manufacturer. Here is one and there are others listed when you google "thermofoil".

   http://www.cabinetmart.com/thermo-doors.html

   Howie.........