Cabinet Standard

Frameless kitchen, wall and vanity cabinets built to one standard and benchmarked to ANSI/KCMA A161.1. When you are ready to price a project, take these specs into the Casework Bid Builder.

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The Ryker standard

What goes into every cabinet.

These are the baseline specs we quote unless your project documents call for something different. Every item can be upgraded in the Casework Bid Builder.

Box3/4" melamine-faced particle board680–720 kg/m³ (ANSI M-2) for apartments, 720–770 kg/m³ (M-3) for hospitality. Moisture-resistant board at sinks and vanities.
Back3/8" back, 3/4" hanging railsFull-width rails top and bottom for screw-anywhere wall mounting. 3/4" full back as an upgrade.
ConstructionFrameless, full overlayFactory assembled with confirmat screws, or RTA with cam lock and dowel for freight savings.
Doors3/4" MDF coreSlab, 1-piece shaker or 5-piece shaker. 1 mm PVC/ABS edge, color-matched.
DrawersDovetail birch or plywood1/2" sides, 1/4" bottom captured in a dado. Never stapled.
HardwareSoft-close throughoutConcealed 6-way hinges at 110°–120°. Full-extension undermount slides rated 90–100 lb. A wide range of pulls, plus original custom pulls.
Edges1 mm PVC/ABS bandingAll exposed front edges. 3 mm at vanities and high-wear areas. No 0.5 mm paper tape.
PerformanceANSI/KCMA A161.115 lb/ft² shelf load for 7 days, wall cabinet mounting load up to 600 lb, 14 tests in all.
ComplianceCARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VIRequired on every shipment. FSC and E1 available on request.
Assembly options

Factory assembled or RTA. Same panels, two ways to ship.

Every box uses the same 3/4" panels. You choose how it is joined and shipped.

Box joinery, factory assembled with confirmat screws1234
AFactory assembledConfirmat screws, optional dowel + glue
  1. 1Side 3/4" melamine PB
  2. 2Bottom 3/4" melamine PB
  3. 3Confirmat screw 7 × 50 mm, through the side into the bottom edge
  4. 4Dowel + glue Optional, for alignment

Arrives as a finished box, ready to set. Strongest, permanent joint. Best for hospitality and fast-track schedules.

Box joinery, knock-down with cam lock and dowel12345
BRTA (ready to assemble)Cam lock + wood dowel, flat-packed
  1. 1Side 3/4" melamine PB
  2. 2Bottom 3/4" melamine PB
  3. 3Cam bolt Threaded into the side panel
  4. 4Cam lock housing 15 mm, set in the bottom face; a quarter turn draws the joint tight
  5. 5Wood dowels 8 mm, for alignment and shear

Ships flat for major container and freight savings from Vietnam. Assembled on site; relies on dowel alignment.

Typical shop drawings

Every project gets a full set like this, one sheet per cabinet code, approved before production starts. All dimensions in mm [inches].

Base cabinet B24 shop drawingSTANDARDMultifamily Cabinet StandardREVISIONRev. 2 · Ryker house specCONSTRUCTIONFrameless · full overlayUNITSmm [inches]GENERAL NOTESAll box panels 18 mm [3/4] melamine-faced particle board, CARB2 / TSCA VI.1 mm PVC/ABS edge band on allexposed front edges, door color.Benchmark: ANSI/KCMA A161.1.Shop drawings to be confirmed byfactory before production.DRAWING TITLEBase cabinetB24 · typicalSCALENTSDATE10/14/2026SHEETA1BYRyker SolutionsCabinet codeB24-2D1DRDoor2Drawer1W in24H in34 1/2D in24W mm610H mm876D mm610DescriptionBase cabinet, 2 doors, 1 drawer, 1 adj. shelf302 [11 7/8]302 [11 7/8]3 [1/8]610 [24]876 [34 1/2]102 [4]140 [5 1/2]628 [24 3/4]1AFront elevationDOOR SWING SHOWN DASHED512 [20 3/16]76 [3]588 [23 1/8] box610 [24] overall876 [34 1/2]Back 9.5 [3/8]Hanging rail18 × 89 [3/4 × 3 1/2]Bottom 18 [3/4]2ASide sectionTHROUGH CABINET, FRONT AT RIGHT610 [24]610 [24]3APlanTOP VIEW, FRONT AT BOTTOMTop stretchersfront and back, 18 [3/4]Drawer front19 [3/4] MDFEdge band 1 mmPVC/ABS, door colorSide panel18 [3/4] melamine PBDoors, full overlay19 [3/4] MDFToe kick 102 [4] high76 [3] recess4AIsometricASSEMBLED, FROM FRONT LEFT
A1 · Base cabinet B24
Wall cabinet W3030 shop drawingSTANDARDMultifamily Cabinet StandardREVISIONRev. 2 · Ryker house specCONSTRUCTIONFrameless · full overlayUNITSmm [inches]GENERAL NOTESAll box panels 18 mm [3/4] melamine-faced particle board, CARB2 / TSCA VI.1 mm PVC/ABS edge band on allexposed front edges, door color.Benchmark: ANSI/KCMA A161.1.Shop drawings to be confirmed byfactory before production.DRAWING TITLEUpper (wall) cabinetW3030 · typicalSCALENTSDATE10/14/2026SHEETA2BYRyker SolutionsCabinet codeW3030Door2Drawer0W in30H in30D in12W mm762H mm762D mm305DescriptionWall cabinet, 2 doors, 2 adj. shelves378 [14 7/8]378 [14 7/8]3 [1/8]762 [30]762 [30]756 [29 3/4]1AFront elevationDOOR SWING SHOWN DASHED305 [12] box327 [12 7/8] overall762 [30]Back 9.5 [3/8]Hanging rail18 × 89 [3/4 × 3 1/2]Bottom 18 [3/4]2ASide sectionTHROUGH CABINET, FRONT AT RIGHT762 [30]327 [12 7/8]3APlanTOP VIEW, FRONT AT BOTTOMTop 18 [3/4]melamine PBEdge band 1 mmPVC/ABS, door colorSide panel18 [3/4] melamine PBDoors, full overlay19 [3/4] MDF4AIsometricASSEMBLED, FROM FRONT LEFT
A2 · Upper (wall) cabinet W3030
Box joinery details shop drawingSTANDARDMultifamily Cabinet StandardREVISIONRev. 2 · Ryker house specCONSTRUCTIONFrameless · full overlayUNITSmm [inches]GENERAL NOTESAll box panels 18 mm [3/4] melamine-faced particle board, CARB2 / TSCA VI.1 mm PVC/ABS edge band on allexposed front edges, door color.Benchmark: ANSI/KCMA A161.1.Shop drawings to be confirmed byfactory before production.DRAWING TITLEBox joinerydetailsSCALE1:2DATE10/14/2026SHEETA3BYRyker Solutions1AFactory assembledSIDE-TO-BOTTOM CORNER · CONFIRMAT SCREW50 [2] confirmat, Ø718 [3/4]Countersunk headflush with outside facePilot hole drilledinto panel edge2AKnock-down (flat-pack)SIDE-TO-BOTTOM CORNER · CAM LOCK + DOWEL24 [15/16] TYP.18 [3/4]Cam housing Ø15set in bottom faceCam bolt threadedinto side panel3APanel edge elevationFASTENER SPACING ALONG A 588 [23 1/8] DEEP PANEL37257 TYP.257 TYP.Confirmat screw (detail 1) or cam lock + bolt (detail 2)Ø8 wood dowel, glued on factory-assembled boxesNOTESBoth details use the same 18 [3/4] panels.Fastener positions are typical and areconfirmed with the factory's hardwaredrilling pattern before production.
A3 · Box joinery details
Drawer box shop drawingSTANDARDMultifamily Cabinet StandardREVISIONRev. 2 · Ryker house specCONSTRUCTIONFrameless · full overlayUNITSmm [inches]GENERAL NOTESAll box panels 18 mm [3/4] melamine-faced particle board, CARB2 / TSCA VI.1 mm PVC/ABS edge band on allexposed front edges, door color.Benchmark: ANSI/KCMA A161.1.Shop drawings to be confirmed byfactory before production.DRAWING TITLEDrawer boxDB · typicalSCALENTSDATE10/14/2026SHEETA4BYRyker SolutionsItemDB-18Sides1/2Bottom1/4W in16 1/8H in5D in21W mm410H mm127D mm533DescriptionDovetail drawer box for B18, undermount slide410 [16 1/8]127 [5]1AFront elevationSUB-FRONT, BOTTOM DADO DASHED533 [21]Rear notchfor undermount slideBottom 6 [1/4]captured in 6 [1/4] dado2ASide elevationFRONT AT RIGHT410 [16 1/8]533 [21]Locking-device holesfor slide clips3APlanBOTTOM DASHED, FRONT AT BOTTOMSide 12.7 [1/2]solid birch or plywoodDovetail jointsall four cornersBottom 6 [1/4]in dado, never stapledSub-front 12.7 [1/2]MDF drawer front screwed on4AIsometricASSEMBLED, FROM FRONT LEFTVALUE OPTION18 [3/4] melamine PB box, dowel or clip corners,6 [1/4] bottom captured in dado.
A4 · Drawer box DB-18
Value engineering

Spend where it shows. Save where it doesn't.

The three core panels we build with, rated side by side. Use them to decide where your budget goes.

PropertyParticle board (melamine)MDFHardwood plywood
Density680–770 kg/m³700–800 kg/m³500–700 kg/m³
Relative costBaselineModerateHighest
Screw holding, face●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Screw holding, edge●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Stiffness●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Moisture resistance●●●●● MR grade available●●●●● MR grade available●●●●●
Paint / wrap surfaceMelamine onlyBest, grainlessGrain telegraphs
Best useBoxes, shelvesDoors, drawer fronts, painted partsSink bases, vanities, premium boxes
ComponentValueRyker StandardPremium
BoxMelamine PB, M-2Melamine PB, M-2 / M-3Plywood throughout
Sink base, vanityMR particle boardMR particle board or plywoodPlywood
Back panel3/8" with rails3/8" with rails3/4" full back
DoorsTFL slabThermofoil 1-pc shaker or TFL slabPainted 5-pc shaker, MDF veneer or HPL slab
Drawer boxes3/4" melamine PBDovetail birch or plywoodDovetail solid birch
AssemblyRTA, cam lock + dowelFactory assembled, confirmatFactory assembled, confirmat + dowel
Finishes

Five finishes, matched to how the unit gets used.

Flat laminates suit slab doors. Thermofoil and paint follow a routed shaker profile. Final colors are approved from physical samples before production.

Light linear woodgrain TFL sample
Value · Standard

TFL / Melamine

Fused to the board at the mill. Easy to clean. Slab doors and boxes.

Light grey solid HPL sample
Premium

HPL

Highest impact and scratch resistance. Slab doors for high-traffic units.

White one-piece shaker door in thermofoil
Standard

Thermofoil

PVC film over routed MDF. Best value for shaker. Heat shields at ranges.

Navy painted shaker door
Premium

Paint

Catalyzed or 2K polyurethane on MDF. Any color, any door style.

Walnut MDF veneer sample
Premium

MDF Veneer

Natural wood veneer on MDF, stained or clear. Slab or 5-piece.

Representative photos. Colors vary by batch and screen.

Color range

A wide range of colors in every finish.

Solids, woodgrains, matte and gloss in each finish type. Paint matches any Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore or RAL color. These chips are a starting point; full sample books are available, and every color is approved from a physical sample.

TFL / Melamine
  • Arctic White
  • Linen
  • Pebble Grey
  • Graphite
  • Natural Oak
  • Smoked Ash
  • Walnut Grain
  • Black Matte
  • +More in sample books
HPL
  • Designer White
  • Fog
  • Concrete
  • Slate
  • Navy
  • Sage
  • Teak Grain
  • Midnight
  • +More in sample books
Thermofoil
  • Bright White
  • Antique White
  • Dove Grey
  • Greige
  • Matte Black
  • Gloss White
  • Light Oak
  • Walnut
  • +More in sample books
Paint
  • Warm White
  • Mist Grey
  • Greige
  • Charcoal
  • Navy
  • Forest Green
  • Clay
  • Black
  • +More in sample books
MDF Veneer
  • White Oak Natural
  • Rift White Oak
  • Walnut
  • Ash
  • Maple
  • Teak
  • Smoked Oak
  • Ebonized Oak
  • +More in sample books
Pulls and handles

A wide selection of pulls, plus original custom designs.

Choose from standard bar pulls, knobs, edge pulls and handleless profiles in every common finish. For high-end projects we produce original custom pulls to your design.

  • Bar pulls96–320 mm, round or square
  • KnobsRound, square, T-knob
  • Edge pullsLow profile on the door edge
  • Handleless channelJ-pull or recessed rail
  • Push-to-openNo hardware on the face
  • Original custom pullsMade to your design for high-end projects

Finishes: matte black, brushed nickel, stainless, satin brass, champagne bronze, polished chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, or custom.

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