Black sliding doors across Aberdeenshire and Moray
Here is what to weigh up if you are considering black sliding doors for a home in Aberdeenshire and Moray:
If the back of your Aberdeenshire and Moray house faces south or west, ask about solar-control glass alongside black frames, because that elevation takes the most afternoon heat.
Want black frames on your Aberdeenshire and Moray home but worried about upkeep? The textured sandtex finish is a sensible middle ground, since it hides marks far better than smooth black.
- Jet black RAL 9005 gives a crisp, deep contrast against white render or pale brick, turning the door into a strong graphic element on the elevation.
- Black frames can be paired with black handles, interlock caps and track covers so the whole door, including its hardware, reads as a single dark outline.
- Signal black RAL 9004 is a fraction softer than jet black, which can suit homes with warmer stone or brick where a pure black would look harsh.
Guide prices for black sliding doors in Aberdeenshire and Moray
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 2 panels | £3,295–£4,095 |
| 2.4 m | 2 panels | £4,295–£5,295 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
| 6.0 m | 4 panels | £8,295–£10,095 |
Every size is on the black sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in Aberdeenshire and Moray
Daylight in Aberdeenshire and Moray runs from about 6 h 37 min in December to 18 h 00 min in June, with the noon sun at roughly 9° and 56° 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 Aberdeenshire and Moray
We cover Aberdeen, Elgin, Peterhead, Banchory, Buckie, Ellon and the rest of Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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 black sliding doors in Aberdeenshire and Moray
Do you fit black sliding doors in Aberdeenshire and Moray?
Yes. We survey and fit black sliding doors in Aberdeenshire and Moray and across Aberdeenshire and Moray, including Aberdeen and Elgin. Start with a guide price online or call us, and we will arrange a free survey for a new or replacement door.
How much do black aluminium sliding doors cost?
On our aluminium doors black is a standard colour, so a single-colour black door is normally priced the same as white. The guide price for a 2.4 m two-panel door is £4,295–£5,295, and for a 3.6 m three-panel door £5,595–£6,895, fitted, inc VAT at standard 2.1 m height. Dual colour or special textures can add to the price.
What is a sandtex finish?
Sandtex is a common trade name for a fine-textured powder-coat finish with a slightly sandy feel. It is popular on black frames because the texture breaks up reflections and disguises fingerprints, small scratches and water marks that would stand out on smooth black. It is applied and cured the same way as other powder coatings.
What is the difference between RAL 9005 and RAL 9004?
RAL 9005 is jet black, the deepest standard black, while RAL 9004 is signal black, which is very slightly lighter and softer. Side by side, 9005 looks more intense and 9004 can appear marginally warmer. On a door frame the difference is subtle, so most people decide by looking at both samples against their own brick or render.