Everything you need to know about our composite doors — from ordering to installation and beyond.
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A composite door is made from a combination of materials — typically a high-density foam or solid timber core wrapped in a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) skin. This gives you the look of a traditional timber door with none of the maintenance, plus superior security and thermal performance. They will never warp, rot, bow or need repainting.
All our composite doors are PAS 24 tested and UKCA certified. They feature reinforced multi-point locking systems with anti-snap cylinders as standard, making them significantly more secure than timber or uPVC alternatives. Our doors are engineered to meet and exceed all current UK security requirements.
Yes — our composite doors achieve an A++ thermal efficiency rating. The insulated core dramatically outperforms timber and uPVC doors, helping to keep your home warm and reduce energy bills. All glazing is double-glazed as standard for maximum thermal performance.
Our composite doors are manufactured with UV-stabilised GRP skins, meaning they are highly resistant to fading and discolouration. The colour is integral to the door’s skin — not a painted-on finish — so it won’t peel, flake or need repainting. With standard care, your door will look as good in 20 years as it does on day one.
Traditional doors (Regent, Coventry, Piccadilly, Oxford etc.) feature classic raised panel designs and heritage glazing, perfect for period and country homes. Contemporary doors (Mayfair, Kings Cross, Pall Mall, Vine etc.) have clean lines, bold glazing and a modern aesthetic suited to new builds and design-led homes. Inox doors (Nice, Barcelona, Lyon, Munich) are our premium architectural range featuring stainless steel glazing bars and European-inspired designs — the ultimate statement entrance.
We offer 5 standard colours (White, Red, Blue, Green, Black) and 4 premium colours (Chartwell Green, Anthracite Grey, Golden Oak, Rosewood). We also offer a wide range of additional colours including Silver Grey, Cream, Mulberry, Gladiator Blue, Wedgewood Blue, Shadow Grey, Basalt Grey, Turquoise Blue, Azzurro Blue and many more. All doors and frames can also be custom sprayed in any RAL colour of your choice.
Yes! Many of our door styles are available with a dual-colour finish — for example, a bold Anthracite Grey on the outside while keeping a clean White on the interior to match your hallway. Ask our team about which styles support dual-colour options.
Absolutely. All of our doors and frames can be custom sprayed in any RAL colour of your choice — giving you virtually unlimited colour options. A colour swatch is available upon request for a true colour representation, as printed colours can vary.
We offer a comprehensive range of glass designs from classic leaded styles (Reflections, Zinc Art Star, Classic, Flair, Kensington, Finesse, Crystal Flowers, Roma, Beaumont, Dorchester) to contemporary etched designs (Linear, Prairie, Gridlite Etch, Satin, Etch Squares, Tahoe, Modena, Symphony, New Orleans, Murano, Matrix, Simplicity) and our premium Inox range (Quartz, Cielo, Eiger, Tacoma). Patterned glass — Cathedral, Pinpoint, Rain and Satin — is also available on all styles. See our full Glass Options page for details.
Yes — certain door styles (including the Oxford range) can be fitted with an integrated Venetian blind, which is cleverly encapsulated within the insulated glass cavity. The blind can be raised, lowered and tilted using an unobtrusive fingertip control on the edge of the frame — zero maintenance and no dusting required. Ask our team for details.
The easiest way to get started is to browse our collections, use our online door designer to pick your colour and glass style, then contact us for a tailored quote. You can also call us directly on 0113 460 2305 or email info@nationwidecompositedoors.com. Our team will guide you through the process from first enquiry to delivery.
We are primarily a manufacturer and supplier. We work with a network of approved installation partners across the UK. If you need help finding a local installer, please get in touch and we can point you in the right direction. Our trade customers (builders, window companies etc.) can also register to order directly.
Lead times vary depending on the specification and current demand, but as a guide our standard lead time is typically 2–4 weeks from order confirmation. We will give you a firm delivery date at the time of ordering. Every door goes through rigorous quality checks before despatch from our UK manufacturing facility.
Yes — as a dedicated manufacturer we can accommodate a wide range of bespoke sizes and configurations, including sidelights. Please contact us with your measurements and we will advise on the best solution for your property.
Composite doors are very easy to maintain. The door leaf should be cleaned using warm water or a non-aggressive composite door wipe — never use solvent-based products or abrasives as these can damage the surface. Door frames should be washed with warm soapy water only. External glass should be cleaned with warm soapy water followed by a proprietary glass cleaner. Hardware can be cleaned with a mild detergent and wiped clean — no harsh chemicals.
Very little! Hinges should be lubricated periodically with engineering oil. Cylinders should be lubricated with Teflon-based products only — other oils can cause degradation. A small amount of lubricant can be applied to moving parts such as letterplates, handles and knockers. Regular maintenance helps uphold any guarantees from your installer.
Our composite doors are backed by a 10-year guarantee covering manufacturing defects. Hardware, glass and locking mechanisms may carry separate guarantees from their respective manufacturers. Your installer will also typically provide a guarantee on their workmanship. Please ask us for full details when ordering.
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