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Slab Door Product Specs
Technical and performance standards for Slab doors
These are the technical and performance specs for Qwikkit Slab doors, part of the DuraBuild™ line.
Slab doors are a clean, one-piece design, laminate wrapped and edge banded for a near-seamless look. For styles and colors, see the DuraBuild line and the door styles page. For the construction detail, see the Slab Door Technical Specs.
Technical specifications
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Door thickness | 3/4 inch |
| Core construction | Composite real wood panels with 100% pre-consumer recycled content, Eco-Certified by the Composite Panel Association. |
| Face and back | The top and bottom of the panel are covered in a decorative surface with wood prints or solid colors. This is either a melamine saturated laminate bonded to the core by thermofusion, or a waterproof film bonded with heat and water resistant thermoset glues that do not reactivate at high temperatures. |
| Edges | All edges are covered with thermoplastic composite materials bonded with heat and water resistant thermoset glues that do not reactivate 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 Slab door?
A Slab door is 3/4 inch thick and one piece.
How is the surface finished?
The face and back are covered in a decorative surface with wood prints or solid colors, either a melamine laminate bonded by thermofusion or a waterproof film bonded with heat and water resistant glues.
Are the edges finished?
Yes. All edges are covered with thermoplastic composite materials bonded with heat and water resistant glues.
How much heat can they take?
Doors are unaffected by 212 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours.
Do they help with green building credits?
Yes. Slab doors contribute to both LEED and National Green Building Standard credits.
Order Slab 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.