Serious question, my maple cabinet doors won't stop warping

I used quarter-sawn stock and everything. Now they're all twisted and the client wants a refund.

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What was the humidity like in the client's house after install? I've seen perfect doors go into a super dry or damp home and twist within weeks, even with quarter-sawn wood. Sometimes the environment just wins.

umaprice3mo ago

Ugh, my buddy's brand new door warped like crazy in a super dry house.

danieltaylor2mo ago

Struggled with warped maple doors myself, even with careful wood selection. What saved me was sealing ALL surfaces, I mean every inch, with three coats of oil-based poly. Let the doors acclimate in the shop for a week at the client's indoor humidity level before install. It was a PAIN but stopped the twisting. Sometimes you just have to overdo the moisture protection. Client kept the doors and no more calls.