The entrance to your home is the first thing people will see when coming to your home so picking an well-rounded door – such as a composite door – is essential.
When it comes to picking a new door, choosing the right colour is a factor in the choice. But what colours should you choose and what is currently the popular options to pick from?
Read on to learn how to choose the right colour for your composite door.
What Is a Composite Door?
Composite doors are one of the best on the market offering a range of benefits to your home.
They are made using various materials constructed together to make one solid door. The mix of materials and construction process creates a well-rounded door, however, this, in turn, makes them more expensive.
Benefits of a Composite Door
There are many benefits of a composite door including:
Durability and Security
Composite doors are extremely durable and secure. Unlike wooden doors, they are not susceptible to the weather so do not warp or swell. This means their security will not be compromised.
As well as this, their strong materials, solid build and use of secure locking mechanisms make them a stronger door against any intruders.
Energy Efficiency
Composite doors are excellent in terms of energy efficiency. They are one of the most energy efficient options on the market. Energy efficient doors such as composite doors will help keep heat escaping from your home. This means your home will be warmer while also reducing the amount spent on energy bills
Lifespan
The lifespan of composite doors is around 30 years. However, with the proper care and maintenance they can last even longer.
Maintenance
Composite doors are an extremely low-maintenance option for homeowners. They require little to no maintenance apart from the occasional cleaning to keep your door looking brand new.
Popular UPVC Door Colours
Black
Black uPVC windows are a very striking choice for your home. It works well with modern homes giving them that minimalist and elegant look.
Grey
Grey uPVC windows create a great balance between white and black uPVC. It is a trendy option that suits contemporary homes best making them look sleek and stylish.
Chartwell Green
Chartwell uPVC is a charming option for cottage homes due to working well with stone. Despite this, it can also work well with other homes especially those with darker brick adding a pop of colour.
Choosing The Right Colour For Your New Composite Door
When choosing the right colour for your new composite door, you should consider the different factors that will affect your choice.
First, consider what colour best suits your home. Different house styles suit different colours, which you should take into account when making a decision. For example, period properties tend to suit more traditional door colours like black, grey, red and blue, while, modern homes suit more muted tones including black and grey.
You also need to consider if you will be happy with the colour 10-20 years down the line if you plan on staying in the same house. Composite doors can last up to 30 years so you don’t want to be replacing them sooner than needed because you don’t like the colour you picked.
You can change the colour of your composite door by painting it. However, keep in mind composite doors have been designed so they don’t require any painting. If you decide to paint your door then you will need to continue to every few years or so and touch up here and there.
If you plan on selling the house sometime in the future then you may want to think ahead about what colour will appeal to potential buyers. So you may want to stick to a ‘safe’ colour such as one of the popular colours listed above.
Lastly, the choice of what colour you want to choose for your composite door is completely up to you! Pick a colour that suits you and your home.
Looking For a Composite Door?
If you are looking for a new front or back door then you can get a free no obligation quote here.
At Homeshield Scotland, we provide a range of customisable door styles – from solid material composite doors to the near-invisible style offered by our bi-fold doors – all complete with quality double glazing and top security features.
You can completely customise your composite door from the style, colour, glass and hardware, creating a unique door that will stand out from the rest on the street.
