How to Remove Thermofoil from Cabinets

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If you have peeling thermofoil on your cabinets, you can easily remove it yourself!

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Start by pulling off any areas that are already starting to peel. It should easily flake off.

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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen any thermofoil that hasn't started peeling.

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This heat method also works for faux drawer fronts. It starts to peel up in seconds.

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Wait for the foil to cool, then peel it right off!

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Once you remove all the thermofoil, you are ready to paint your cabinets!

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How to Remove Thermofoil from Cabinets

If you have peeling thermofoil on your cabinets, you can easily remove it yourself!

Here's how

Start by pulling off any areas that are already starting to peel. It should easily flake off.

Use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen any thermofoil that hasn't started peeling.

This heat method also works for faux drawer fronts. It starts to peel up in seconds.

Wait for the foil to cool, then peel it right off!

Once you remove all the thermofoil, you are ready to paint your cabinets!

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