Panolam TFL Technical Specifications
Panolam® Thermofused Laminate (TFL) panels on industrial particleboard or MDF, coordinated with Pionite® HPL. This is the material fine print for architects and specifiers. Every value comes from Panolam's own published documents and is cited beside the value.
How to read this page. The values describe the raw TFL panel as Panolam publishes it, not a finished TFL Door cabinet door. For door construction (3/4" thickness, matched edgeband, stile and rail widths, MR-50 option), see specifying TFL cabinet doors. Where Panolam does not publish a value, it is marked Not published by manufacturer. Manufacturers revise data sheets, so confirm against the current sheet before final specification. Sources were accessed 2026-11-13.
Panolam TFL panel data
| Property | Published value | Source (accessed) |
|---|---|---|
| Product line | Panolam® Thermofused Laminate (TFL). Panolam TFL and Pionite® HPL together offer over 300 colors. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Substrate / core | Industrial-grade particleboard and MDF. Fire-retardant and moisture-resistant panels available. ZCore urea-formaldehyde-free particleboard with 100% recycled wood fiber also available. Substrates meet ANSI M-3i or M-2 board standards. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Thickness | 1/4" to 1-3/8". | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Panel sizes | Widths 49" and 61"; lengths 73" to 145". Custom sizes through customer service. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Density | Not published by manufacturer in the bulletin (ANSI A208.1 / A208.2 conformance table given). | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Finishes | Cathedral, Chamois, Crystal, High Gloss, Medium Gloss, Natural Grain, Polished Cathedral, Satin, Straight Grain, Suede, Super Matte, Textural, Timberline, Wood Essence. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Wear resistance | Solid colors 700–900 cycles; printed patterns 125–200 cycles. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Other surface performance | Stain: tests 1–10 no effect; 11–15 no effect to slight effect. Cleanability: 10. Light: no effect to slight effect. High temperature: no effect to slight effect. Radiant heat: no effect after 80 seconds. Boiling water: no effect (dark colors may show slight effect). | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Fire rating | ASTM E84 (Steiner tunnel) typical: flame spread 90; smoke developed 90. Fire-retardant panels available. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Formaldehyde / emissions | CARB Composite Wood ATCM: standard core CARB Phase 2; ZCore CARB ULEF. HUD 24 CFR 3280. Substrate table maximums: 0.09 ppm particleboard; 0.11 ppm MDF (0.13 ppm for MDF under 8 mm). EPA TSCA Title VI statement: Not published by manufacturer (bulletin predates TSCA VI enforcement). | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Certifications / LEED | Not published by manufacturer in the bulletin beyond the CARB/HUD items above. | — |
| Limitations | Most vertical and many horizontal uses. Not for high-wear surfaces (kitchen countertops, checkout counters) or temperatures above 275°F (135°C). | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Fabrication standards | Cabinets conform to KCMA (ANSI A161.1-2012) and Woodworkers Institute of California (WIC) standards. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Care / cleaning | Warm water and mild soap. No bleach, abrasives, acids or alkalis. Remove stubborn stains with a non-abrasive liquid cleanser (Soft Scrub® or Vim®), rinse, then dry. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Storage | Unload and store under shelter; dry, ventilated; off the floor; 21 °C (70 °F), 35–45% RH; let panels reach site temperature (1–2 weeks). | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
| Warranty | Limited warranty to the original buyer for 12 months from date of shipment, covering defects in material and workmanship; excludes accident, misuse, alteration, abuse or lack of reasonable care. | [P1] 2026-11-13 |
Panolam source documents
- [P1] Panolam TFL Technical Bulletin (© 2017, 3/2017). Published by Panolam Industries International, Inc.. Accessed 2026-11-13.
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