A popular choice for homeowners throughout the UK, UPVC doors are a low-maintenance, cost-effective option that works for both back and front doors.
In the past, white UPVC doors were the only choice, but modern UPVC doors are highly customisable. With various colour options and styles, you can transform your property with the right UPVC doors.
As Bellwood’s Windows & Doors has extensive experience supplying UPVC doors of all types and styles to homes across County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sunderland, and throughout the North East, we understand the benefits of this versatile option.
Keep reading to find out more about the types of UPVC doors on offer and how you can select the right choice for your space with the help of the Bellwood’s team.
The Benefits Of UPVC Doors
UPVC front doors are made from Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, a strong and durable form of plastic. Some of the many benefits of UPVC doors include:
- Affordable: UPVC doors are a cost-effective option that costs less than other door materials, making these an ideal choice for homeowners looking to upgrade their old doors at a lower cost.
- Durable: While they are low-cost, UPVC doors are still high-quality and incredibly durable and resist warping, making them ideal for withstanding even the toughest Northern weather.
- Long Lasting: When installed correctly, UPVC doors have a long lifespan of between 20 and 30 years.
- Energy Efficient: UPVC doors are highly energy efficient, as the material has low thermal conductivity, and modern UPVC doors have internal hollow chambers that trap air, blocking thermal transfer.
- Security: UPVC doors can have a multi-point locking system and internal reinforcement to improve security, making them ideal replacement doors for older wooden doors.
- Low-Maintenance: For busy modern homeowners, UPVC doors are very low maintenance, and only need a brief clean every few weeks, saving time and effort. Learn more in our guide to UPVC maintenance.
- Potential Value Increase: New UPVC doors can improve your home’s exterior, boosting your kerb appeal. Also, the premium look can also improve the price of your home when you come to sell it, as well as making it more appealing to potential buyers.
- Customisable: Modern UPVC doors can be fully customised, with additions such as door furniture, colour options, toughened glass and even double or triple glazing for glass panels, meaning you can tailor them to your needs and style.
Popular UPVC Door Styles
There are many different types of UPVC doors available, so you can find the right one that suits your property. These are some of the most common UPVC door options.
UPVC Front Doors
While UPVC is often considered a popular choice for back doors, they can also be used for front doors. UPVC front doors are often considered less thermally efficient than composite doors, but modern UPVC doors have sealed units to prevent thermal loss. As such, they can be a more cost-effective option than composite doors for your new front door. With a range of colours and styles, UPVC front doors are ideal for both modern and traditional homes.
UPVC Back Doors
UPVC is a popular choice for back doors, as it is affordable and require very little maintenance. For back doors, where you don’t need as much focus on style, many homeowners choose white standard UPVC, but you can still customise your back doors with frosted panels and glass designs to give you a unique look. Modern UPVC doors are secure and energy efficient, making them ideal for dealing with the cold Northern winters.
UPVC Patio Doors
If you’re considering patio doors, then UPVC could be the ideal choice. For sliding patio doors, UPVC is light and easy to move when you need to open or close your patio doors. With large glass panes, you can let in more natural light, but the double glazing ensures adequate insulation against cold air. UPVC patio doors are often easier to fit than aluminium doors, meaning the installation will be quicker and allowing you to make the most of your new doors sooner.
UPVC French Doors
A stylish choice, UPVC French doors are light, cost-effective and require nothing more than a quick wash to keep them sparklingly clean. With many colour options and styles, you can get distinctive UPVC French doors that are perfect for traditional homes and can give you easy access to your outdoor space.
UPVC Bifold Doors
A modern door style, bifold doors are great for saving space and combining your indoor and outdoor areas. While aluminium is a lightweight and durable choice, UPVC can be a more affordable option for your new bifold doors. UPVC is also incredibly light, meaning it can be easy to open and close the bifold doors and make the most of them.
Can You Paint UPVC Doors?
While UPVC wasn’t designed to be painted, it is possible to paint UPVC doors. There are plastic paint primers and specific UPVC paints that can be used on UPVC.
If you are set on painting your UPVC doors, make sure that you fully clean them before and follow the instructions on the primer and paint.
However, replacing your UPVC doors could be a better option than painting them. As mentioned, UPVC wasn’t designed to be painted, so the paint might not look great for very long.
With our wide range of colours, you can choose a new door that suits your style. There are even covers that look like real wood, to give you a vintage look.
How To Choose The Right UPVC Doors For Your Home
As this article shows, there are many different types of UPVC doors available, and they can be fully customised to suit your specific needs.
Whether you want a unique colour, doors that mimic natural wood or metal, specific door furniture or glass panels with obscure glass designs, UPVC doors offer everything you could ever dream of and more.
To get all the benefits of UPVC doors, you need to make sure you choose a company that has extensive experience installing and designing them, like Bellwood’s.
Over the years, our team have installed UPVC doors throughout the North East on a wide variety of properties. We only work with the best UPVC door manufacturers to ensure you get a high-quality product and provide made-to-measure UPVC doors that will suit your style and requirements.
Alongside our wide range of door types, we can also supply and install a range of window styles, including UPVC windows to match your doors, bay windows, aluminium windows, casement windows, sash windows, tilt and turn windows and more.
This extensive variety of options means that we’re the only window and door company you need for your North East home improvement project.
When you work with Bellwood’s, you’ll get expert support from start to finish. Our friendly team can design, supply and install your new doors and windows, ensuring you get the best possible service.
To start the UPVC door design process, contact us on 01913230466 to get a quote today.