Masonite introduces Heritage Series

Masonite International Corporation has launched the Heritage Series, a collection of interior molded doors that feature a recessed panel with a Shaker aesthetic.

"Masonite recognizes that homeowners have eclectic tastes and don't want to be confined in how they express them," said Tim Johnson, senior director, interior products for Masonite. "They want products that bridge and complement both traditional and contemporary preferences. The Heritage Series accommodates this desire, with the versatility to coordinate with a range of interior styles."

Contributing to the look and feel of authentic wood craftsmanship is added detailing on the panel inset, which creates the appearance of trim.

The recessed panel is also a feat of engineering. Typically, raised-panel doors draw strength from the V-groove. To compensate for the structural integrity issues typically facing recessed-panel doors, Masonite re-engineered the door's core and altered the skin-to-core adhesion process.

"The designers and engineers at our Innovation Center engaged in a truly integrated process to develop a core that eliminates the challenges normally encountered with recessed-panel doors while still remaining cost-effective," said Johnson. "The result is a breakthrough for the industry and increased design flexibility for end users."

Lastly, the doors are smooth and primed, ready for added layers of paint.