Are black sliding doors right for homes in West Glamorgan?
Before you settle on a door type, it helps to know what black sliding doors do well and what to check before you order.
Have white render on your West Glamorgan property? Black frames give the sharpest contrast against it, but view jet black and signal black samples on the wall before choosing.
Want black frames on your West Glamorgan home but worried about upkeep? The textured sandtex finish is a sensible middle ground, since it hides marks far better than smooth black.
- Thermally broken aluminium systems are designed to cope with the extra expansion that comes from dark frames heating up in strong sun.
- A fine-textured sandtex finish has a slightly gritty surface that disguises fingerprints, light scratches and water marks better than a smooth black coating.
- Powder coating bonds the black colour to the metal with heat, so the frame does not need repainting, only washing with mild soapy water a few times a year.
Guide prices for black sliding doors in West Glamorgan
Guide prices are the same across West Glamorgan: the fitted price depends on the size, system and specification, not your postcode. These figures are for a standard 2.1 m high door, fitted, including VAT and removal of an old door of similar size.
| 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 |
| 3.6 m | 3 panels | £5,595–£6,895 |
| 4.0 m | 3 panels | £6,095–£7,395 |
Every size is on the black sliding doors page.
Daylight and glass in West Glamorgan
The midday sun over West Glamorgan ranges from about 15° at the winter solstice to about 62° at midsummer. Low-angle winter light reaches further into a room through a tall door, which is one reason taller panels are worth considering; on south or west walls, pair them with solar-control glass.
Where we fit in West Glamorgan
We cover Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Clydach, Mumbles and the rest of West Glamorgan.
Approvals in Wales
In Wales, replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations as applied in Wales, including the Welsh Part L energy requirements and safety glazing rules. Compliance is arranged through a competent person scheme installer or your council's Building Control, and the certificate is kept with your property records.
Questions about black sliding doors in West Glamorgan
Do you fit black sliding doors in West Glamorgan?
Yes. We survey and fit black sliding doors in West Glamorgan and across West Glamorgan, including Swansea and Neath. 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.
Can I have black sliding doors in uPVC?
Yes, uPVC sliding doors can be supplied in black, usually as a foil laminated to the white uPVC profile. Dark foils on uPVC expand more in strong sun than aluminium, and the look and texture differ from powder-coated aluminium. Our uPVC sliding doors page explains the colours available on that material.
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.