1-Piece MDF Cabinet Door

Monroe Slim Shaker Cabinet Door

The Monroe Slim Shaker door refines the classic shaker simplicity with a thin rail and stile, blending understated elegance with a strong statement of independence.

  • Product Description
  • Product Description

    The Monroe Slim Shaker cabinet door features a sleek, minimalist design with slim rails and stiles, crafted from durable 1-piece MDF construction. Its smooth surface and modern proportions make it an ideal choice for achieving a contemporary look with clean, precise finishes.

    Ideal For

    Modern Minimalism — ideal for kitchens and spaces that value streamlined, contemporary aesthetics with a focus on simplicity, offering a durable, paint-ready surface for flawless customization.

    Default Specs

    • Door Thickness: 3/4"
    • Rail and Stile Width*: 2-1/4"
    • Framing Bead Style: Monroe Slim Shaker (1pc - B)
    • Center Panel Style:
      • 1pc MDF: No center panel, one solid MDF piece for entire door
    • Outside Edges: Hand broken / eased top edge (E-01)

    *Rail and Stile width is inclusive of framing bead profile.

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  • 1-Piece vs 2-Piece MDF
  • 1-Piece vs 2-Piece MDF

    MDF doors offer a more affordable option compared to wood doors, while also being more durable and better at accepting paint finishes.

    1-Piece MDF doors are constructed from one solid piece of MDF material. 1-Piece MDF doors are our most affordable doors available.

    2-Piece MDF doors are constructed with two distinct pieces of MDF material, one for the frame and another for the center panel, which helps minimize the risk of warping.

    All MDF doors are crafted from high-quality fiberboard, subject to a rigorous double refining process for unmatched durability, stability, and moisture resistance. 

  • Hinge Boring Options
  • Hinge Boring

    Pre-drilled hinge boring is available for add-on when requesting a quote.

    • Standard hinge boring is offset 3” from the top or bottom of the door.
    • Option for a 3mm (1/8") or 5mm tab distance.
    • Set up for screw-in or press-in hinges.

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    Cabinet Door Hinges

    • We offer multiple cabinet door hinge options for purchase with doors.
    • Select which cabinet door hinges you would like with your order, and we will determine all the appropriate quantities based on your order specifications.
  • Finish Options
  • Finish Options

    • Unfinished (default)
    • Prime - single coat
    • Prime - double coat

    All custom cabinet doors and drawer fronts are sanded prior to finish unless requested by the customer. Sanding is not applied after a single prime coat but is applied between coats and after on a prime double coat.

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  • Size Specifications and Tolerances
  • Doors Size Specifications and Tolerances

    Eagle Woodworking manufactures all wood products to the nearest 1/16" or 1.6mm, allowing for a tolerance of +/-1/32" or +/-0.8mm.

    Doors over 50” tall will include a center rail unless specified by customer. No warranty is provided for doors greater than 50” tall without a center rail.

     The maximum height or width for MDF doors is 96".

    The allowable tolerances for bow, warp, or twist for 2-Piece MDF doors are as follows:

    • Single panel doors up to 26" wide and 48" high: 1/8" tolerance.
    • Multi-panel doors up to 26" wide and 48" to 65" high: 1/4" tolerance.
    • Multi-panel doors up to 26" wide and 65" to 84" high: 5/16" tolerance.
    • Single panel, single opening frame-only, and mullion doors exceeding 26" wide and 48" high are not warranted (mullion lites are excluded from the opening count).
    • Doors that are wider than 26" or taller than 84" will not be warrantied.

    The allowable tolerances for bow, warp, or twist in different types of doors (1-piece MDF) are as follows:

    • Up to 12" wide and 22" high = 1/8".
    • 12" to 22" wide or 22" to 44" high = 1/4".
    • Any one-piece product exceeding 22" wide or 44" high will not be warrantied.

    View Full Specifications and Tolerances Guide

Product Description

The Monroe Slim Shaker cabinet door features a sleek, minimalist design with slim rails and stiles, crafted from durable 1-piece MDF construction. Its smooth surface and modern proportions make it an ideal choice for achieving a contemporary look with clean, precise finishes.

Ideal For

Modern Minimalism — ideal for kitchens and spaces that value streamlined, contemporary aesthetics with a focus on simplicity, offering a durable, paint-ready surface for flawless customization.

Default Specs

  • Door Thickness: 3/4"
  • Rail and Stile Width*: 2-1/4"
  • Framing Bead Style: Monroe Slim Shaker (1pc - B)
  • Center Panel Style:
    • 1pc MDF: No center panel, one solid MDF piece for entire door
  • Outside Edges: Hand broken / eased top edge (E-01)

*Rail and Stile width is inclusive of framing bead profile.

View Full Product Guide

1-Piece vs 2-Piece MDF

MDF doors offer a more affordable option compared to wood doors, while also being more durable and better at accepting paint finishes.

1-Piece MDF doors are constructed from one solid piece of MDF material. 1-Piece MDF doors are our most affordable doors available.

2-Piece MDF doors are constructed with two distinct pieces of MDF material, one for the frame and another for the center panel, which helps minimize the risk of warping.

All MDF doors are crafted from high-quality fiberboard, subject to a rigorous double refining process for unmatched durability, stability, and moisture resistance. 

Hinge Boring

Pre-drilled hinge boring is available for add-on when requesting a quote.

  • Standard hinge boring is offset 3” from the top or bottom of the door.
  • Option for a 3mm (1/8") or 5mm tab distance.
  • Set up for screw-in or press-in hinges.

View Full Hinge Boring Options

Cabinet Door Hinges

  • We offer multiple cabinet door hinge options for purchase with doors.
  • Select which cabinet door hinges you would like with your order, and we will determine all the appropriate quantities based on your order specifications.

Finish Options

  • Unfinished (default)
  • Prime - single coat
  • Prime - double coat

All custom cabinet doors and drawer fronts are sanded prior to finish unless requested by the customer. Sanding is not applied after a single prime coat but is applied between coats and after on a prime double coat.

View Full Product Guide

Doors Size Specifications and Tolerances

Eagle Woodworking manufactures all wood products to the nearest 1/16" or 1.6mm, allowing for a tolerance of +/-1/32" or +/-0.8mm.

Doors over 50” tall will include a center rail unless specified by customer. No warranty is provided for doors greater than 50” tall without a center rail.

 The maximum height or width for MDF doors is 96".

The allowable tolerances for bow, warp, or twist for 2-Piece MDF doors are as follows:

  • Single panel doors up to 26" wide and 48" high: 1/8" tolerance.
  • Multi-panel doors up to 26" wide and 48" to 65" high: 1/4" tolerance.
  • Multi-panel doors up to 26" wide and 65" to 84" high: 5/16" tolerance.
  • Single panel, single opening frame-only, and mullion doors exceeding 26" wide and 48" high are not warranted (mullion lites are excluded from the opening count).
  • Doors that are wider than 26" or taller than 84" will not be warrantied.

The allowable tolerances for bow, warp, or twist in different types of doors (1-piece MDF) are as follows:

  • Up to 12" wide and 22" high = 1/8".
  • 12" to 22" wide or 22" to 44" high = 1/4".
  • Any one-piece product exceeding 22" wide or 44" high will not be warrantied.

View Full Specifications and Tolerances Guide

Monroe Slim Shaker Cabinet Doors FAQ

What is the typical lead time?

Our standard lead time for cabinet doors is 2-3 weeks. 

What makes the Monroe Slim Shaker different from other cabinet door styles?

The Monroe Slim Shaker stands out with its slender rails and stiles, providing a refined and modern take on the classic shaker design. Its 1-piece MDF construction ensures a smooth, seamless surface that is perfect for achieving precise, painted finishes.

What is the difference between 1-Piece and 2-Piece MDF?

1-Piece MDF doors are constructed from one solid piece of MDF material. 1-Piece MDF doors are the most affordable doors available. 

2-Piece MDF doors are constructed with two distinct pieces of MDF material, one for the frame and another for the center panel, which helps minimize the risk of warping.

Is the MDF material moisture resistant?

Our MDF doors are crafted from materials subject to a rigorous double refining process that creates a durable, moisture resistant door.

What if I want something more custom than the default style configuration?

On our Doors Quote Form, you can customize the following options in Step 6:

  • Door Thickness
  • Rails and Stile Width
  • Framing Bead Style
  • Center Panel Style
  • Outside Edge Style

You may also include a note on each line of your order form, annotating any custom requests.

For any non-standard requests, please email us at doors@eagledovetaildrawers.com or give us a call directly at 978-681-6194. 

How to access full FAQ list?

For our full list of frequently asked questions, visit our knowledge base.

How to Order Monroe Slim Shaker Cabinet Doors

See how our process works from measuring to delivery to ensure your cabinet doors order experience is as seamless as possible. 

  • Measure
  • Measure

    Before submitting your quote or order request, you must first determine the appropriate measurements.

    Our doors and drawer front order dimensions are based on the measurements for the actual doors, not the cabinet openings. 

  • Request a Quote
  • Request a Quote

    Visit our Doors Order page to fill out the quote and order form. Enter your details and door information.

    New customers will receive a quote first, regardless of selecting 'order'.

    Select Construction Type =  'MDF Door: 1-Piece' & Door Style = 'Monroe Slim Shaker' to create your door order.

  • Confirm Order
  • Confirm Order

    Quotes are delivered via email, where you may approve and convert to an order by clicking the ‘Approve Quote’ button within the email.

    Once approved, new customers will be prompted to enter their payment information directly into our secure payment processor.

    Once an order is confirmed by Eagle Woodworking, you will receive an Order Acknowledgement via email. 

  • Track Order
  • Track Order Progress

    Eagle Woodworking sends updates on your order progress as it moves through our production stages: order acknowledged, order scheduled for production, order in production, order complete.

    We also provide an online portal to view and manage all your quotes, orders, and invoices as well as make payments.

  • Delivery
  • Delivery

    Once your order is complete, Eagle Woodworking will package your drawers for delivery, taking extra precautions to ensure nothing is damaged during shipping. We offer an internal Eagle Delivery service or customer pick-up for local customers.

    For customers outside of our internal delivery area, we will ship via small parcel or pallet, whichever is cheaper for the customer.

Measure

Before submitting your quote or order request, you must first determine the appropriate measurements.

Our doors and drawer front order dimensions are based on the measurements for the actual doors, not the cabinet openings. 

Request a Quote

Visit our Doors Order page to fill out the quote and order form. Enter your details and door information.

New customers will receive a quote first, regardless of selecting 'order'.

Select Construction Type =  'MDF Door: 1-Piece' & Door Style = 'Monroe Slim Shaker' to create your door order.

Confirm Order

Quotes are delivered via email, where you may approve and convert to an order by clicking the ‘Approve Quote’ button within the email.

Once approved, new customers will be prompted to enter their payment information directly into our secure payment processor.

Once an order is confirmed by Eagle Woodworking, you will receive an Order Acknowledgement via email. 

Track Order Progress

Eagle Woodworking sends updates on your order progress as it moves through our production stages: order acknowledged, order scheduled for production, order in production, order complete.

We also provide an online portal to view and manage all your quotes, orders, and invoices as well as make payments.

Delivery

Once your order is complete, Eagle Woodworking will package your drawers for delivery, taking extra precautions to ensure nothing is damaged during shipping. We offer an internal Eagle Delivery service or customer pick-up for local customers.

For customers outside of our internal delivery area, we will ship via small parcel or pallet, whichever is cheaper for the customer.

Ready for your Monroe Slim Shaker Cabinet Doors?

You can order custom cabinet doors through our online form. Simply put in your information, add any necessary details — like a job number —, select your delivery option, and then choose specifics like wood species and thickness. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is.