Are anthracite grey sliding doors right for homes in Lincolnshire?
Most homeowners choosing anthracite grey sliding doors want the same things: more light, a clear view and a door that is easy to live with.
For a Lincolnshire house with white-painted rooms inside, a dual colour frame avoids a heavy grey border around the view while keeping anthracite on the outside.
Where a Lincolnshire property has red brick, anthracite frames usually look softer than black while still giving a modern contrast, so it is worth comparing samples against the wall itself.
- RAL 7016 is a widely used reference colour for windows and doors, which makes it easier to tie new sliding doors in with existing frames, fascias and garage doors.
- Because the colour is part of the frame, not a film over it, small marks on aluminium can usually be touched in with a matched repair kit rather than replacing the section.
- 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 Lincolnshire
The table shows guide prices for common sizes, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Your exact price is fixed in a written quote once the opening in your home has been measured.
| Overall width | Typical panels | Guide price (fitted, inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 2 panels | £3,695–£4,495 |
| 2.1 m | 2 panels | £3,995–£4,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the anthracite grey sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Lincolnshire
Sun angles matter for big glazed doors. Around Lincolnshire, midday sun reaches about 60° in summer and drops to about 13° in winter. That low winter sun is free heat through south-facing glass; high summer sun is easier to shade with a roof overhang, and solar-control glass helps where there is none.
Where we fit in Lincolnshire
We cover Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham, Cleethorpes and the rest of Lincolnshire.
Approvals in England
In England, a replacement sliding door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations. In an existing home, a door with more than 60% glazing must reach a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better (or a Doorset Energy Rating of band C) under Approved Document L, and glass in doors must be safety glazing under Approved Document K. We arrange compliance through a competent person scheme installer or by notifying Building Control, and you receive the certificate.
Questions about anthracite grey sliding doors in Lincolnshire
Can you match other doors and windows in my Lincolnshire 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.
Do anthracite grey frames fade?
Good-quality polyester powder coatings are formulated to resist UV fading, so an anthracite frame should keep its colour for many years with routine cleaning. Some gradual change in sheen is normal on very exposed, sunny or coastal elevations. Washing the frames a few times a year removes salt and grime that can dull the finish over time.
Can I have anthracite outside and white inside?
Yes, a dual colour frame lets you have anthracite grey outside and white or another colour inside. Thermally broken aluminium frames have separate inner and outer sections joined by an insulating bar, so each side can be powder coated in its own colour before the frame is assembled. Dual colour adds a modest percentage to the price, which your quote shows.
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.