Italia is a one-piece panel door in the contemporay style. It is a solid panel door but differs from Contempo in the large, pillow bevel along the outer edge. Pillow beveled edges offer an eased angle with a very soft transition to the side. It evokes the soft lines and curves of modern Italian design — hence the name. It is very versatile and works well with a variety of applications, but often looks especially great in rooms that boast quaint decor. Italia is a standard Closet Works door profile using thermofoil technology and is considered eco-friendly. Thermofoil doors, drawer fronts, mouldings and accessories are machined out of a 5′ x 8′ sheet of 100% recycled, CARB II compliant medium-density fiber board (MDF). Water-based glue is applied and one of our many laminate colors are membrane-pressed onto the component parts. It is available in all of our Closet Works laminate color choices except for Canvas, Frequency, Chino and the high gloss color line.
NOTE: All Closet Works doors and drawer fronts are 3/4" solid core material and have excellent durability. MDF is often more stable than solid wood and stands up better to changes in heat and humidity. Solid wood doors typically expand and contract both horizontally and vertically when temperatures and humidity rise or fall. Because of this, cabinets, doors and paneling made from solid wood require a higher level of care and maintenance. Thermofoil doors made from MDF are a great low maintenence, lower cost alternative to wood — and they do not expand or contract.