Anthracite grey sliding doors across Clwyd
A few practical points decide whether anthracite grey sliding doors suit a particular room and opening:
Choosing a colour for a Clwyd extension that will be seen from the garden all day? Hold textured and smooth anthracite samples up in daylight before committing to either.
If your Clwyd home is listed, is a flat, or is covered by an Article 4 direction, check with the council before changing the colour of a door that faces the street.
- A blue-grey tone frames the garden view without the hard contrast of black, so the door reads as part of the elevation rather than a dark outline.
- Grey sits comfortably with a wide range of materials, from buff and red brick to white render, timber cladding and stone, which keeps future redecorating options open.
- Dual colour lets you keep anthracite on the outside for kerb appeal while choosing white or a soft neutral inside, so the frame suits the room you see every day.
Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors in Clwyd
Use these guide prices to budget. They include VAT, fitting and taking away an old door of a similar size. Taller doors, triple glazing and dual colour add to the figure — the online tool shows how much.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 3.0 m | 2 panels | £4,995–£6,095 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Clwyd
Daylight in Clwyd runs from about 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 58 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 13° and 60° respectively. Use that to choose your glass: standard low-E double glazing for north and east elevations, and consider solar-control or triple glazing for sunny south and west walls.
Where we fit in Clwyd
We cover Wrexham, Buckley, Deeside, Colwyn Bay, Flint, Rhyl and the rest of Clwyd.
Approvals in Wales
Wales sets its own Building Regulations guidance, including Approved Document L (Wales) for energy. A replacement sliding door must meet those requirements and use safety glass, and we arrange compliance through a registered installer or the local Building Control service.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in Clwyd
Can you match other doors and windows in my Clwyd home?
Usually, yes. Most aluminium and uPVC systems come in standard RAL colours and finishes, and we can quote dual colour where the inside and outside need to differ. Bring photos of existing frames to the survey.
What is the difference between textured and smooth anthracite?
Textured anthracite has a fine grain you can feel, while smooth anthracite has a flat satin or matt surface. Textured finishes hide fingerprints, light scratches and water marks better and suit doors that get heavy use. Smooth finishes look sleeker and more minimal but show dust and marks more readily. Both are durable powder coatings applied the same way.
Is anthracite grey more expensive than white?
On our aluminium doors anthracite grey is a standard colour, so a single-colour anthracite door normally costs the same as white. A dual colour frame, or a non-standard RAL shade, adds to the price. The guide price for a 2.4 m two-panel aluminium door is £4,295–£5,295, fitted, inc VAT at standard 2.1 m height.
What colour is RAL 7016?
RAL 7016 is anthracite grey, a dark grey with a slight blue undertone. It is one of the most widely specified colours for aluminium and uPVC windows and doors in the UK. On a sliding door it looks lighter in bright daylight and closer to charcoal on an overcast day, so it is worth seeing a physical sample outdoors before deciding.