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Shaker Door Product Specs
Technical and performance standards for Shaker doors
These are the technical and performance specs for Qwikkit Shaker doors, part of the DuraBuild™ line.
Shaker doors use a five-piece rail-and-stile design, with a grain pattern that circles the center panel. For styles and colors, see the DuraBuild line and the door styles page. For the materials and testing detail, see the Shaker Door Technical Specs.
Technical specifications
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Door thickness | 3/4 inch |
| Center panel thickness | 1/4 inch |
| Core construction | Composite real wood panels with 100% pre-consumer recycled content, Eco-Certified by the Composite Panel Association. |
| Surface | A waterproof film bonded to the surface with heat and water resistant thermoset glues. The glue does not reactivate or release at high temperatures. |
| Emissions | CARB II compliant (California Air Resources Board), the highest government standard for product emissions. |
| Environmental sustainability | Contributes to both LEED and National Green Building Standard credits. |
Performance requirements
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Heat resistance | Resists heat from dishwashers, ranges, and self-cleaning ovens. Doors are unaffected by 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100C) for 4 hours. DIN 68861/7. |
| Water resistance | Resists steam, splashed water, condensation, and ordinary kitchen use. The surface has a permanent, 100% water holdout. |
| Stability and warp resistance | Doors are balanced, with identical materials on the front and back. |
| Lightfastness | No fading or yellowing after a test simulating 10 years of direct sunlight at 8 hours per day. Color change (delta E) is under 1.0 after 200 hours of Xenon arc light in accelerated weathering. DIN EN 105 B 02. |
| Chemical resistance | Meets the requirements of 1C DIN 68861/1. |
Doors meeting this standard are made by a variety of manufacturers, including Qwikkit.
Common questions
How thick is a Shaker door?
A Shaker door is 3/4 inch thick, with a 1/4 inch center panel.
What are Shaker doors made of?
The core is composite real wood with 100% pre-consumer recycled content, Eco-Certified by the Composite Panel Association. The surface is a waterproof film bonded with heat and water resistant glues.
How much heat can they take?
Doors are unaffected by 212 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours, so they hold up to dishwashers, ranges, and self-cleaning ovens.
Are the doors low emission?
Yes. They are CARB II compliant, the highest government standard for product emissions.
Do they help with green building credits?
Yes. Shaker doors contribute to both LEED and National Green Building Standard credits.
Order Shaker doors
Every Qwikkit kit ships ready to install. Start your order in the customer portal, or ask us about styles and colors. Call 844-484-3548 or email customerservice@qwikkit.com.