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Slab Door Technical Specs
Slab door construction and performance detail
This is the construction and performance detail for Qwikkit Slab doors, part of the DuraBuild™ line.
For the full product specs, including emissions and green building credits, see the Slab Door Product Specs.
Technical specifications
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Door thickness | 3/4 inch (nominal) |
| Core construction | Composite real wood panels with high recycled content. |
| Top and bottom surfaces | Covered in a decorative surface with wood prints or solid colors. 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. |
| Edge surfaces | All edges are covered with thermoplastic composite materials bonded with heat and water resistant thermoset glues that do not reactivate at high temperatures. |
Performance requirements
Cabinet doors are highly resistant to heat, water, warping, and fading.
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Resists heat from dishwashers, ranges, and self-cleaning ovens | Doors are unaffected by 212 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours. |
| Resists steam, splashed water, condensation, and ordinary kitchen use | The surface has a permanent, 100% water holdout. |
| Resists warping | Doors are balanced, with identical materials on the front and back. |
| No fading or yellowing after 10 years of simulated sunlight at 8 hours per day | Color change (delta E) is under 1.0 after 200 hours of Xenon arc light in accelerated weathering, per ISO 4892-2:2013. |
Common questions
How thick is a Slab door?
A Slab door is 3/4 inch nominal and one piece.
How are the surfaces made?
The top and bottom are covered in a decorative surface, either a melamine laminate bonded by thermofusion or a waterproof film bonded with heat and water resistant glues.
How are the edges finished?
All edges are covered with thermoplastic composite materials bonded with heat and water resistant glues.
Will the doors warp?
No. Doors are balanced, with identical materials on the front and back.
Do they fade in sunlight?
No. Color change stays under 1.0 delta E after 200 hours of accelerated weathering.
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.