I have thermo foil kitchen cupboards and need a type of glue
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Try applying a sealer over it to keep it all in place- good luck!
That is a major problem with cabinet doors. The skin delaminates from the MDF. Almost impossible to repair.
Because thermofoil is a thin layer of vinyl, many homeowners report problems with delamination and peeling at the edges of doors and drawer fronts. A sharp blow to thermofoil can chip it. Again, edges tend to be the danger zone for this kind of damage. High heat will damage thermofoil. Kraftmaid, a major supplier of thermofoil cabinets, warns homeowners against using high-heat appliances next to thermofoil cabinets. Thermofoil-faced MDF cabinets cannot be painted. They could potentially be run through another thermofoil press, but cost is prohibitive. The best bet would be to purchase entirely new thermofoil doors and drawer fronts, while retaining the cabinet boxes. Older MDF may contain formaldehyde.
Would you be able to use formica glue on the thermofoil to make it hold? Just a question because I truly do no know and am unfamiliar with the thermofoil product.
Try your hardware store & explain why you need best glue available (maybe epoxy?) In future, avoid steam or prolonged high heat from the stove, buy a good fan, boil a kettle in open areas. Avoid harsh cleaners & vigorous scrubbing Also. If glue isn't a solution, try framing the perimeter of doors & drawers with wood strips nailed on. Painted or stained the same colour, it would give a flat door a "shaker" look & prevent more "lifting". Or maybe add panels of beadboard inside the frames. You'd need to do all doors & drawers, but still cheaper & less mess than a new cupboard install. Good luck & think about wood doors & drawer fronts. I was extremely carefull when we bought this house with white thermofoil cabinets, but daily use was just too much, so we installed wood doors & drawers (kept cabinet boxes) & 6 yrs later they still look mint.
Thank you for the explanation.