Maui Cabinets Construction Specs: Full Overlay, Plywood Box & Dovetail Drawer Details

Maui Shaker is a ready-to-assemble cabinet collection with hardwood doors, plywood cabinet boxes, dovetail drawer boxes, full-extension undermount slides, and concealed soft-close hinges. This guide organizes the construction specifications that matter before ordering.

3/4-Inch DoorsFive-piece hardwood construction with a recessed center panel.

Plywood Cabinet BoxesUV-coated birch interiors and structural wood components.

Dovetail DrawersHardwood birch sides with a 3/8-inch plywood bottom.

Full OverlayMinimal face-frame exposure for a finished cabinet face.

Soft-Close HardwareConcealed adjustable hinges and undermount drawer slides.

Two FinishesSlate Stain and Polar White.

Maui Door Construction and Profile

Maui uses a 3/4-inch-thick, five-piece cope-and-stick door. Its 2-3/4-inch hardwood frame surrounds a 1/4-inch veneered center panel. A soft outer cove and inner ogee detail give Maui more depth than a plain square-edge Shaker door while preserving the familiar recessed-panel structure.

Slate Stain

A stained finish that shows the natural character and variation of the hardwood door.

Polar White

A painted finish that makes Maui's cove, ogee, and recessed-panel profile easy to read.

Cabinet Box, Drawer and Hardware Specifications

Face Frame

• Framed cabinet construction
• 3/4-inch-thick by 1-1/2-inch-wide solid wood face frame
• Full-overlay door configuration

Cabinet Box

• Plywood sides and structural components
• UV-coated birch plywood interior
• QuickBuild® dovetail and pocket-screw assembly
• 3/4-inch solid wood corner braces
• Integrated 4-1/2-inch toe kick

Drawer Box

• 1/2-inch hardwood birch drawer sides
• Dovetail joinery at the front and rear
• 3/8-inch plywood drawer bottom
• UV-finished interior

Drawer Slides

• Concealed undermount installation
• Full extension for complete drawer access
• Integrated soft close
• Adjustable mounting system
• 100-pound dynamic rating

Door Hinges

• Concealed hinge design
• Six-way adjustability
• Integrated soft close
• Field adjustment for door alignment

Adjustable Shelves

• 3/4-inch veneered plywood
• Adjustable 5 mm spoon-pin support
• Half-depth shelving in standard base cabinets

Maui Construction Reference

Component	Maui Specification	Why It Matters
Door	3/4-inch five-piece hardwood	Creates a substantial, repairable framed door with visible profile depth.
Cabinet box	Plywood construction	Provides a durable structure for assembly, installation, and daily use.
Drawer box	Hardwood birch with dovetail joints	Strengthens the connections that handle repeated opening and loaded drawers.
Drawer bottom	3/8-inch plywood	Supports typical kitchen storage without relying on thin fiberboard.
Slides	Full-extension, undermount, soft close	Keeps the hardware concealed and provides access to the back of the drawer.
Hinges	Six-way adjustable, concealed, soft close	Allows door alignment to be refined after installation.
Shelves	3/4-inch veneered plywood	Adds useful load support with adjustable placement.

Construction Is Only Part of a Successful Order

Cabinet quality does not correct an incomplete layout. Appliance openings, fillers, finished ends, door clearances, crown, light rail, toe kicks, and cabinet compatibility should be reviewed before the order is processed. MDI provides layout and ordering guidance for qualifying cabinet projects.

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Maui Cabinet Construction FAQs

Are Maui cabinets full overlay or inset?

Maui cabinets use full-overlay doors over a solid wood face frame. They are not inset cabinets.

Are Maui cabinet boxes plywood?

Yes. Maui uses plywood cabinet-box construction with a UV-coated birch interior and structural wood components.

What type of drawers come with Maui cabinetry?

Maui drawer boxes use 1/2-inch hardwood birch sides, dovetail joinery at the front and rear, a 3/8-inch plywood bottom, and a UV-finished interior.

Do Maui cabinets include soft-close hardware?

Yes. Maui includes concealed soft-close hinges and full-extension undermount soft-close drawer slides.

What Maui finishes are available?

The Maui collection is offered in Slate Stain and Polar White.

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