What is a 'slab' Door?

A slab door is a cabinet door that features a completely flat panel without any raised or recessed features. It can often be referred to as a flat panel door.

A slab door can be used within an 'in-frame' context – where the door is hung within a door frame – or within a 'lay on' context, where the door sits on and over the front 4 edges of the cabinet.

The slab door can be used in a traditional context, particularly when applied to an in-frame approach with a traditionally mounted knob or handle. Alternatively, an altogether more contemporary or modern approach can be achieved with a handleless design combined with exciting finishes to include unusual or bold paint colours or timber and veneer effects.

A handleless slab door lends itself to modern European furniture designs where clean, fuss-free surfaces help to achieve a linear, minimalist design. In these instances, doors can be opened via a 'push to open' door mechanism or an integrated/concealed handle design such as a 'J' pull built into the door's top edge or a 'scalloped' handle where a finger recess has been built into the leading edges of the doors.

Do You Need a Traditional Butt Hinge with an In-Frame Slab Door?

No. Whilst a polished chrome butt hinge could complement a modern, sleek chrome handle, one of the features of a slab door is its clean, fuss-free surface. With this in mind, a concealed hinge combined with a concealed handle is often best, especially if you want maximum visual effect out of an eye-catching door finish such as a striking horizontal, wood-grained veneer. With RFK's design team your design choices are limitless.