Slab cabinet doors often mean that the cabinets are basic, utilitarian, and inexpensive cabinets.
This raised panel design, such as is found in Shaker-style cabinets, gives the cabinets a traditional look.
Flat-panel doors, otherwise known as slabcabinet doors, lend a modern look to any kitchen or bathroom.
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The front of the door is completely flat, with no bevels.
The edges are 90-degree corners.
There is no ornamentation, other than the cabinet pulls.
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One constant is the fact that slab doors have no frames; they are solid slabs.
With the lack of ornamentation and beveling, slab cabinets can easily be wiped down.
Slab cabinets have a timeless aesthetic that resists most trends.
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Slab cabinet door may warp, especially if they are built from single pieces of wood.
Plywood-core doors, though, are dimensionally stable.
Even single slab MDF will resist warping as long as the laminate or thermofoil covering remains intact.
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Solid hardwood, too, if properly sealed with stain or paint, will be less prone to warping.
Slab doors create the smooth, clean, uncomplicated lines of contemporary design.
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One riff on slab cabinets is the high-gloss look, often found in Euro-style kitchens.
While considered premium cabinets, they are migrating into more affordable territory.
