Anthracite grey sliding doors across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what anthracite grey sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
If your Edinburgh and the Lothians home is close to the sea, washing powder-coated frames more often removes salt deposits and helps the anthracite finish keep its sheen.
If the windows on your Edinburgh and the Lothians home are already anthracite, take a photo of the colour label on a frame or the paperwork so the door can be specified to the same RAL number.
- 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.
- The textured version of anthracite has a fine grain that hides fingerprints, light scuffs and the dust that collects on sills, which suits a busy family kitchen door.
Guide prices for anthracite grey sliding doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pricing is transparent and does not change because you are in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The ranges below cover a standard-height door, fitted, with VAT; options are itemised in your quote.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£4,095 |
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 4.8 m | 4 panels | £6,995–£8,495 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Because Edinburgh and the Lothians sees long summer days (about 17 h 36 min) and short winter ones (about 6 h 58 min), the elevation your door faces makes a real difference. With the midday sun at about 11° in winter, a south-facing door brings light well into the room; a west-facing door catches hot late-afternoon sun in summer.
Where we fit in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We cover Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish building standards still apply to a replacement door even where no warrant is needed, so the door must meet the energy and safety glazing requirements. If the opening is being formed or widened, a building warrant is required before work begins.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Do I need building approval for anthracite grey sliding doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
In Scotland a like-for-like replacement door usually needs no building warrant, but must meet the building standards; new openings need a warrant. We confirm the right route for your property at survey, so the paperwork is in place before fitting.
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.
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.
How does powder coating work?
Powder coating is a dry finishing process that bonds coloured polyester powder to the aluminium with heat. The profiles are cleaned and pretreated, the powder is sprayed on with an electrostatic charge so it clings evenly, and the frame is baked until the powder melts into a smooth, hard film. It resists chipping and fading far better than wet paint.