Tambour Door Features

  • The original twin roller system - patent no 672562. [further patents pending]
  • We do not manufacture carcass units.

Direction of Grain or Pattern

  • Patterns & Woodgrains in Timber Veneers, Vinyls, & laminates are MATCHEDHORIZONTAL grain as standard.
  • Solid Timber is only available as horizontal grain.
  • A surcharge of 15% will apply for matched vertical grain.
  • The width of matched vertical grain shutters is limited to 1200 mm.
  • The grain on all handles will always be horizontal, including vertical Tambor Doors.

24 hour order cut-off

  • Our policy allows cancellation or changes to size, colour, finish, etc. up to 24 hours after receipt of order.
  • A reduction in size, only, will incur no cost penalty.

We supply a comprehensive range of materials to match most applications, including:

  • MDF MR  for Painting by Others
    • Manufactured from moisture resistant [MR] Medium Density Fibreboard – ready for painting by others.
    • Slats are supplied with either square edges or 2 mm radiused edges which minimize paint build up.
  • PAINTGRADE MR  for painting by others 
    • Manufactured from moisture resistant [MR] Medium Density Fibreboard with single side melamine paper – ready for painting by others.
    • Slats are supplied with either square edges or 2 mm radiused edges which minimize paint build up.
  • TIMBER VENEERS
    • Tambortech supply an extensive range of timber veneers [laid on MDF MR] as standard pricing.
    • Most species are crown cut – if requested, quarter cut can be supplied.
    • Timber Veneers are available either unpolished or polished with 30% matt acid cure lacquer as supplied by Mirotone.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for polishing.
    • If ordering a Timber Veneer that usually has colour variation, please use the Colour Variation box or send us an A4 size sample. Help us to help you.
  • ENVIRON VENEERS
    • Tambortech supply an extensive range of environ veneers [laid on MDF MR] in 2 price ranges.
    • Environ Veneers are available either unpolished or polished with 30% matt acid cure lacquer as supplied by Mirotone.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for polishing.
  • SOLID TIMBER
    • Tambortech supply an extensive range of solid timbers in 2 price ranges.
    • Most species are crown cut – if requested, quarter cut can be supplied.
    • Solid Timbers are available either unpolished or polished with 30% matt acid cure lacquer as supplied by Mirotone.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for polishing.
    • If ordering a Solid Timber that usually has colour variation, please use the Colour Variation box or send us an A4 size sample. Help us to help you.
  • LAMINATES
    • Tambortech supply an extensive range of laminates laid on MDF MR.
    • Patterns, woodgrains & crystal finishes are standard pricing.
    • Parbury, Polytec & Max Concepts supply some melamine board product with no matching laminate. Tambortech will manufacture tambour doors from this board although some colours will be on the basis of the Client supplying the material.
    • Laminate tambour doors still offer a superior technical performance in terms of durability, steam and water resistance and will remain our preferred option.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for gloss, high gloss or lucida finishes.
  • METALLIC LAMINATES
    • Laminates in metallic, morbida, satinata and millerighe finishes can be supplied laid on MDF MR.
    • Not all metallic laminates are suitable for Tambour Doors and some are uneconomic to hold in stock.
    • There is a full list of surcharge pricing, suitability, etc.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for vertical brushing.
  • VINYLS
    • Tambortech supply an extensive range of vinyls laid on MDF MR.
    • Patterns, woodgrains & crystal finishes are standard pricing.
    • A surcharge of 15% applies for gloss, high gloss or lucida finishes.
  • ALUMINIUM
    • An all Aluminium Tambour Door developed to augment the range of Aluminium/Glass doors now available in the kitchen market.
    • The finish is clear anodized and is supplied COMPLETE with 3 piece PELMET SURROUND and full width, square profile, aluminium handle or as Base model [pelmet surround supplied by others]
    • As the vertical tracks are almost invisible with the 3 piece pelmet surround system, white vertical tracks are standard.
  • CLIENT’S MATERIAL
    • The 3 piece Pelmet Surround is not available with Client’s material.
    • Due to availability or ensuring correct colour match of materials, clients may find it necessary to send material to Tambortech. This service is charged at an 18% surcharge on MDF pricing and includes road freight costs to Tambortech. Please Contact Us to arrange pick-up. Send your material sandwiched between 2 boards – do not send as a roll.
    • Add any surcharges for vertical grain, gloss or polishing.

Installation is fast and easy

  • No measuring or templates are required – hardware fits universally either side [except for large sizes].
  • The Tambortech Tambour Door lifts in horizontally from the back of the patented brackets in one easy movement.
  • Tambour Doors supplied by competitors have to be located with the round pin on one side, then angled into the bracket on the other side – when a shutter is high &/or narrow, installation can be very difficult.

Tambour Door roll takes only 105 mm off the available height

  • At 450 mm high, the Tambour Door roll takes 105 mm off the available height – leaving a clear opening of 345 mm.
  • For more information on clearance measurements - see drawing & table in DOWNLOADS.

Full width support to 2400 mm

  • The twin roller system ensures the roller shutter is fully supported at any position. Slat sag and side-ways movement is eliminated and wear and tear is minimal.
  • One method for all widths.

Extensive size range

  • Tambour Doors can be manufactured up to either 2400 mm high by 1400 mm wide or 2400 mm wide by 1400 mm high to a maximum face area of approximately 3.4 square metres.
  • Because Aluminium Tambour Doors use heavier material, the maximum face area reduces to 3 square metres.
  • When you use the web forms to order your doors, you will be informed automatically whether the size you are asking for is available.

Tambortech do not supply pelmet surround with the base model

  • Front vertical aluminium tracks are pre-drilled to allow fixing of client’s pelmet surround from inside the carcass.
  • Mark order “No track holes” if side facings are not being used. To hide roll of Tambor Door, top pelmet must be fitted.
  • If fitting Top Pelmet only to standard model [front aluminium guides are exposed], a pelmet of 45 mm is required.
  • Front tracks & brackets can be moved forward from the carcass the thickness of bump-ons if alignment with overhead doors is required.

Optional 3 piece Pelmet Surround. [patented]

  • Tambortech can supply a competitively priced 3 piece, integrated style, pelmet surround in MDF MR, Paintgrade MR, Veneers, Solid Timbers, Vinyl, Aluminium and Laminates [excluding metallic laminates].
  • The pelmet surround has a 9 mm thick top rail & 12 mm thick side rails which set the face of the surround back from the face of 16 mm or 18 mm thick kitchen doors.
  • When ordering vertical grain, tick the relevant section if vertical grain is required for the top pelmet – even so, the grain will not match the Tambour Door.
  • As the vertical tracks are almost invisible with this system, white vertical tracks are standard.
  • All Laminate surrounds are edged in matching melamine – if edging not available, matching Laminate will be used & black line will show.
  • Aluminium Tambour Doors are only available with 3 piece pelmet surround.
  • The 3 piece Pelmet Surround will not interchange with Base Model hardware.

The pelmet surround height and the side width are constant, regardless of Tambour Door size.

  • The Pelmet Height is constant regardless of the internal height – 40 mm high [plus carcass top thickness if applicable].
  • The side width is 29 mm wide plus gable thickness.
  • If fitting Top Pelmet only to standard model [front aluminium guides are exposed], a pelmet of 45 mm is required.

Rubber O rings are fitted to the Front Roller for a quiet action

Speed Bump Spacers to ensure smooth rotations – Patent 2003100293

  • The face of the Tambour Door is attached to the spring/motor roller [the back one] and as the face rolls up or down it hits that attachment point at every full rotation. The face rolls in an elliptical shape. This causes an effect likened to a speed bump each time the face hits the attachment point. Tapered nylon clips are fitted to the spring/motor roller to ensure the Tambour door rolls in a proper circle.
  • See drawing in DOWNLOADS.

Choice of 4 colours for powder coated front vertical Aluminium Tracks – base model only

  • Available in a choice of 4 colours – white, tan, black or clear anodized aluminium. Pick the colour to suit your job.
  • White tracks will be supplied if no colour is nominated on the order form.

All Tambour Doors are supplied with full width matching Handles

  • MDF & PAINTGRADE doors are supplied with full width BULLNOSED MDF MR Handles.
  • TIMBER VENEER & SOLID TIMBER doors are supplied with full width BULLNOSED solid Timber Handles.
  • LAMINATES, VINYLS & ENVIRON VENEERS are supplied with full width matching post formed handle using marine ply substrate. If non post formable laminate is ordered, the laminate handle will be supplied with square profile [black edges will show].
  • MELAMINE BOARD doors [Polytec,Parbury & Max Concepts] are supplied with full width matching square profile with edging as stocked by each distributor.
  • ALUMINIUM doors are supplied with full width square profile extruded handle.
  • The grain on all handles will always be horizontal, including vertical shutters.
  • Clients can supply their own handle. We recommend a handle each side or some sort of strip handle or wide “D” handle.
  • A single 100 mm handle will not hold the aluminium back plate in position across the width of the shutter.
  • Mark “No Handle” in special instructions if handle is not required or “No handle holes” to keep options open.

Aluminium Handle Support Rail stiffens the Tambour Door across the full width & acts as the stop

  • While the Aluminium Handle Support rail [Backplate] stiffens the roller shutter, also, it acts as the stop when it comes into contact with the front roller in the open position.
  • If the pelmet height is increased, the installer will have to provide a stop in the appropriate position to prevent handle damage.

Tambour Door locks

  • Mortise lock can be supplied and fitted @ $20.00 each. Fitting only @ $12.00.
  • The lock is normally positioned in the centre of the Tambor Door. An escutcheon plate [supplied] needs to be fitted into the benchtop. The handle is supplied in 2 pieces – 1 for each side of the lock.

Lightweight, flexible Polyester backing which is rot & mildew proof

5 year Warranty

  • Warranty is 5 years on workmanship, materials, & hardware. Liability is limited to replacement only.
  • “Wear & tear” & water/steam damage are excluded.
  • On site installation costs are not covered. 
  • Appliances should not be operated under the Tambor Door.

Additional Notes

  • All screws for brackets, tracks, handle & pelmet surround are supplied. Written instructions included in each Tambour Door package. Package should be opened from either end.
  • Henderson, Bestwood & others manufacture melamine faced board with no matching laminate.
  • Tambortech Tambour Doors are manufactured by bonding laminate to 4 mm MDF MR.
  • Clients will have to select the nearest matching laminate – in any brand – to suit the job.  
  • Tambortech will not make any material or colour selection.
  • If in doubt on any colour, species, finish, etc. ask us.
  • If client uses pelmet surround wider than 45 mm [29 mm plus 16 mm gable] on each vertical side, the length of the handle becomes shorter.
  • e.g.: If the pelmet surround sides are 60 mm – mark, in special instructions, “60 mm sides” and we will reduce handle to suit.

ONLY TAMBORTECH TAMBOUR DOORS OFFER ALL THESE FEATURES AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE