IS 2191 (Part 2) : 2000wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

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AWI 1300 · WDMA I.S. 1A · AS 2688

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IS 2191:2000 (Part 2) is the Indian Standard (BIS) for wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): part 2 particle board and hardboard face panels. This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, construction, and testing of cellular and hollow core wooden flush doors fitted with particle board or hardboard face panels. It ensures quality control for lightweight interior doors commonly used in residential and commercial buildings.

wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: Architectural — Doors, Windows and Shutter
Type: Specification

International equivalents

AWI 1300-2022 · Architectural Woodwork Institute (US)WDMA I.S. 1A-2013 · Window & Door Manufacturers Association (US)AS 2688-2017 · Standards Australia (AU)

Typically used with

IS 287 IS 848 IS 1658 IS 3087

Also on InfraLens for IS 2191

4Key values 2Tables 3FAQs

BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.

Practical Notes

! Hollow and cellular core doors are lightweight and strictly intended for interior use where heavy impact resistance and security are not primary concerns.

! Ensure proper wooden lipping on the edges, as the hollow core is highly susceptible to moisture ingress if exposed.

! For areas exposed to higher humidity (like bathrooms), verify that boiling water proof (BWP) grade adhesives are used during manufacturing.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 4Material Requirements Cl. 5Construction and Workmanship Cl. 6Dimensions and Tolerances Cl. 8Tests (End Immersion, Knife Test)

particle boardhardboardtimberadhesiveswooden flush door

International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

AWI 1300-2022Architectural Woodwork Institute (US)

HighCurrent

Architectural Wood Flush Doors

Specifies construction, materials, and performance of architectural wood flush doors, including hollow core types.

WDMA I.S. 1A-2013Window & Door Manufacturers Association (US)

HighCurrent

Architectural Wood Flush Doors

Provides standards for grades, construction, materials, and finishing of architectural wood flush doors.

AS 2688-2017Standards Australia (AU)

MediumCurrent

Timber and composite doors

Covers requirements for timber doors, including hollow-core flush doors, with a mix of performance and prescriptive criteria.

BS 4787-1:1980British Standards Institution (UK)

MediumWithdrawn

Internal and external wood doorsets, door leaves and frames - Part 1: Specification for dimensional requirements

Prescribed dimensional and constructional requirements for wood doors, similar in its prescriptive approach to IS 2191.

Key Differences

≠IS 2191 is highly prescriptive, defining exact minimum dimensions for stiles, rails, and core components. Modern standards like AWI 1300 and WDMA I.S. 1A are more performance-oriented, classifying doors into duty levels (e.g., Standard, Heavy, Extra Heavy Duty) based on performance test results.

≠IS 2191 explicitly specifies Indian timber species for the frame and core, and references Indian Standards for adhesives (IS 848) and plywood (IS 303). International standards reference their own regional material standards (e.g., ANSI/HPVA for plywood in the US).

≠IS 2191 specifies adhesive type based on resistance (Type 1 for boiling water, Type 2 for cold water). US standards like WDMA I.S. 1A classify adhesives as Type I (Waterproof) or Type II (Water-resistant) based on different ASTM test criteria.

≠Fire resistance is not within the scope of IS 2191-1 (it is covered in IS 3614). Comprehensive standards like AWI 1300 integrate requirements for fire-rated doors (e.g., 20-minute, 45-minute) within the same document.

Key Similarities

≈All standards define the fundamental construction of a flush door, comprising a core (hollow, cellular, or solid), a timber frame (stiles and rails), and face panels (e.g., plywood).

≈The concept of using internal lock blocks and other reinforcement blocks for hardware mounting is a common requirement across IS 2191 and its international counterparts.

≈All standards specify mandatory dimensional and visual tolerances, including for width, height, thickness, and squareness, to ensure proper installation and function.

≈The requirement for performance testing to verify structural integrity and durability is universal. IS 2191 includes Slamming, End Immersion, and Knife tests, while international standards use similar concept tests like cycle slam and adhesion tests.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Minimum stile width (Hollow Core)	45 mm for shutters up to 900 mm wide	1-1/8 inch (approx. 28.6 mm) for Standard Duty Grade	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Minimum plywood face panel thickness	3 mm	1/8 inch (approx. 3.2 mm) for 3-ply skins	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Overall thickness tolerance	±1.2 mm	±1/16 inch (approx. ±1.6 mm)	AWI 1300-2022
Squareness tolerance (diagonal difference)	Shall not exceed 4 mm	Shall not exceed 1/16 inch (approx. 1.6 mm) for Premium Grade	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Adhesive for exterior/boiling water resistance	Type 1 (BWR Grade) - Phenol Formaldehyde resin	Type I (Waterproof) adhesive	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Minimum lock block size	300 mm (length) x 100 mm (width)	5 inch (width) x 36 inch (length) minimum (approx. 127 mm x 914 mm) for institutional grade	AWI 1300-2022

⚠ Verify details from original standards before use

Key Values4

Quick Reference Values

tolerance height width± 5 mm

tolerance thickness± 1.2 mm

minimum width stiles rails50 mm

standard thicknesses25, 30, 35, 40 mm

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 - Standard Dimensions of Door Shutters

Table 2 - Permissible Tolerances on Dimensions

Key Clauses

Clause 4 - Material Requirements

Clause 5 - Construction and Workmanship

Clause 6 - Dimensions and Tolerances

Clause 8 - Tests (End Immersion, Knife Test)

Frequently Asked Questions3

What is the acceptable tolerance for the thickness of a hollow core flush door?+

± 1.2 mm according to the standard tolerances.

What is the minimum required width for the internal wooden stiles and rails?+

They should not be less than 50 mm to provide sufficient framing strength and screw-holding capacity for hinges and locks.

Can cellular core doors with particle board faces be used as exterior entrance doors?+

No, they are generally recommended only for interior applications due to lower structural strength and vulnerability to weather.

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IS 2191 (Part 2) : 2000wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

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AWI 1300 · WDMA I.S. 1A · AS 2688

CurrentSpecializedSpecificationBIMArchitectural · Doors, Windows and Shutter

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wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: Architectural — Doors, Windows and Shutter
Type: Specification

International equivalents

AWI 1300-2022 · Architectural Woodwork Institute (US)WDMA I.S. 1A-2013 · Window & Door Manufacturers Association (US)AS 2688-2017 · Standards Australia (AU)

Typically used with

IS 287 IS 848 IS 1658 IS 3087

Also on InfraLens for IS 2191

4Key values 2Tables 3FAQs

BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.

Practical Notes

! Hollow and cellular core doors are lightweight and strictly intended for interior use where heavy impact resistance and security are not primary concerns.

! Ensure proper wooden lipping on the edges, as the hollow core is highly susceptible to moisture ingress if exposed.

! For areas exposed to higher humidity (like bathrooms), verify that boiling water proof (BWP) grade adhesives are used during manufacturing.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 4Material Requirements Cl. 5Construction and Workmanship Cl. 6Dimensions and Tolerances Cl. 8Tests (End Immersion, Knife Test)

particle boardhardboardtimberadhesiveswooden flush door

International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

AWI 1300-2022Architectural Woodwork Institute (US)

HighCurrent

Architectural Wood Flush Doors

Specifies construction, materials, and performance of architectural wood flush doors, including hollow core types.

WDMA I.S. 1A-2013Window & Door Manufacturers Association (US)

HighCurrent

Architectural Wood Flush Doors

Provides standards for grades, construction, materials, and finishing of architectural wood flush doors.

AS 2688-2017Standards Australia (AU)

MediumCurrent

Timber and composite doors

Covers requirements for timber doors, including hollow-core flush doors, with a mix of performance and prescriptive criteria.

BS 4787-1:1980British Standards Institution (UK)

MediumWithdrawn

Internal and external wood doorsets, door leaves and frames - Part 1: Specification for dimensional requirements

Prescribed dimensional and constructional requirements for wood doors, similar in its prescriptive approach to IS 2191.

Key Differences

Key Similarities

≈All standards define the fundamental construction of a flush door, comprising a core (hollow, cellular, or solid), a timber frame (stiles and rails), and face panels (e.g., plywood).

≈The concept of using internal lock blocks and other reinforcement blocks for hardware mounting is a common requirement across IS 2191 and its international counterparts.

≈All standards specify mandatory dimensional and visual tolerances, including for width, height, thickness, and squareness, to ensure proper installation and function.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Minimum stile width (Hollow Core)	45 mm for shutters up to 900 mm wide	1-1/8 inch (approx. 28.6 mm) for Standard Duty Grade	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Minimum plywood face panel thickness	3 mm	1/8 inch (approx. 3.2 mm) for 3-ply skins	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Overall thickness tolerance	±1.2 mm	±1/16 inch (approx. ±1.6 mm)	AWI 1300-2022
Squareness tolerance (diagonal difference)	Shall not exceed 4 mm	Shall not exceed 1/16 inch (approx. 1.6 mm) for Premium Grade	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Adhesive for exterior/boiling water resistance	Type 1 (BWR Grade) - Phenol Formaldehyde resin	Type I (Waterproof) adhesive	WDMA I.S. 1A-2013
Minimum lock block size	300 mm (length) x 100 mm (width)	5 inch (width) x 36 inch (length) minimum (approx. 127 mm x 914 mm) for institutional grade	AWI 1300-2022

⚠ Verify details from original standards before use

Key Values4

Quick Reference Values

tolerance height width± 5 mm

tolerance thickness± 1.2 mm

minimum width stiles rails50 mm

standard thicknesses25, 30, 35, 40 mm

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 - Standard Dimensions of Door Shutters

Table 2 - Permissible Tolerances on Dimensions

Key Clauses

Clause 4 - Material Requirements

Clause 5 - Construction and Workmanship

Clause 6 - Dimensions and Tolerances

Clause 8 - Tests (End Immersion, Knife Test)

Frequently Asked Questions3

What is the acceptable tolerance for the thickness of a hollow core flush door?+

± 1.2 mm according to the standard tolerances.

What is the minimum required width for the internal wooden stiles and rails?+

They should not be less than 50 mm to provide sufficient framing strength and screw-holding capacity for hinges and locks.

Can cellular core doors with particle board faces be used as exterior entrance doors?+

No, they are generally recommended only for interior applications due to lower structural strength and vulnerability to weather.

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QA/QC templates coming soon for this code.

Browse all 300 templates →

IS 2191 (Part 2) : 2000wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

Overview

International Equivalents

Key Values4

Tables & Referenced Sections

Related Resources on InfraLens

Frequently Asked Questions3

QA/QC Inspection Templates

IS 2191 (Part 2) : 2000wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type): Part 2 Particle board and hardboard face panels

Overview

International Equivalents

Key Values4

Tables & Referenced Sections

Related Resources on InfraLens

Frequently Asked Questions3

QA/QC Inspection Templates