What are composite doors made of?

Composite doors are crafted with a selection of materials including a timber core, glass reinforced polyester skins and internal insulation. By opting for a composite front door you are investing in a sturdy one-piece door, that is robust, provides additional security and enhanced weatherproofing. Discover how a composite door is made...

Do composite door colours fade?

Composite doors are engineered with a glass reinforced polyester (GRP) skin, which is notable for its ability to resist losing its colour. Colours on a composite door are designed not to fade or wear like a regular painted door. That said, a composite door could be susceptible to the elements, in particular UV damage, depending on the direction that it is facing. View Everest doors colour range...

Which is better, uPVC or composite doors?

Both products have their own benefits. Composite doors are designed with a wider variety of vibrant colours and are constructed with a choice of flush or rebated finishes. Whereas the uPVC ranges come in more standard colour offerings that will match the windows exactly. Either way, both doors will conform to PAS 24 and Secured by Design.

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Natural looking woodgrain
Traditional & Contemporary
Excellent security & weather-proofing
Long lasting & low maintenance

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Everest Composite Doors

Composite doors have become increasingly popular due to their wood-grain effect and durability with little to no maintenance. Everest composite front doors are available in traditional and contemporary designs, with or without glazed panels and every door is bespoke made and handcrafted for a perfect fit in the UK. Everest composite doors are available in a range of popular colours, including Chartwell green and Anthracite grey.

What is a composite door?

A composite door is a combination of different materials to make a stronger, longer-lasting and more durable door. The internal frame is made from a uPVC profile with steel reinforced rods for extra strength. The external skin of a composite door is made from a 2mm layer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), also known as fibreglass – it's tough, weatherproof and moulds perfectly to replicate a wood grain. The internal space of the door is injected with a warm thermal polyurethane foam core that's 100% CFC and offers excellent heat-retaining A-rated insulation. Composite doors come in a range of colours that do not fade or need maintenance to keep them looking their best.

Why choose a Composite Door?

Energy-efficient and weather-proof

Everest GRP composite doors are A-rated and feature an energy-efficient foam core. Everest premium 70mm composite doors are manufactured with a double rebated edge and in combination with Q-Lon seals on the exterior rebate and a TPE seal on the interior side of the door, creates superior draught-proofing. The combination of draught-proofing and insulation makes a highly energy efficient door.

Composite front door in white with chrome door handle

Traditional composite front door in Peacock Teal

Our most secure Front & Back Doors

Made from fibreglass (GRP) with steel reinforcement, composite doors are highly secure, meeting British Security Standards and the Police approved Secured by Design. Everest doors are available in robust 70mm thickness, plus laminated glass which is tougher to break is fitted as standard with an internal glazing bead preventing removal of glass from outside.

Secured by Design on composite entrance doors

Hard-wearing, yet low-maintenance

A composite door can withstand serious wear and tear and the external GRP material is especially resistant to denting, kicks and knocks. The moulded wood-grain skin always looks like a freshly painted wood door. Unlike timber, it won't crack or peel paint and unlike cheap uPVC, won't warp or fade. A quick wash with a cloth will keep your door looking its best. Composite front doors should last for at least 35 years with little maintenance.

Composite front door with glazing panels

Commonly Asked Questions

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What are composite doors made from?
The external part of a composite door is made from a layer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), also known as fibreglass, the same material used to make fishing boats in the North Sea. It's tough, weatherproof and moulds perfectly to replicate a wood grain.

The tough exterior GRP panels are fused to an internal frame made from uPVC and layered inside that is another frame of hardwood which makes a double frame of superior stability and rigidity.

The internal space of the door is injected with a warm thermal polyurethane foam core that's 100% CFC and offers excellent heat retaining A-rated insulation to make your door more energy efficient.

The outer door frame is constructed from a sturdy 70mm uPVC profile with steel reinforcement rods.

All Everest doors are made in Britain.

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What is the difference between uPVC and composite doors?
The main difference between uPVC and composite doors is in the materials. uPVC doors are constructed solely of uPVC a strong and durable form of plastic. Whereas, composite doors are made from a selection of materials including a solid timber core, glass reinforced polyester skins and uPVC frame. Composite doors, though more expensive, tend to be more popular due to their robust, long-lasting structure.

Both doors hold PAS 24 and Secured by Design standards.

uPVC Doors Composite doors
Security ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cost £ £££
Maintenance Low Low
Lifespan 30 years 35 years
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Do composite door colours fade?
Composite doors are engineered with a glass reinforced polyester (GRP) skin, which is notable for its ability to resist losing its colour. Every door is hand sprayed to the colour of choice using a special hard-wearing acrylic paint and then cured in an infrared bake that is so durable your door never needs to be painted again.

Colours on a composite door are designed not to fade or wear like a regular painted door. That said, a composite door could be susceptible to the elements, in particular UV damage, depending on the direction that it is facing.

Read more: Everest doors colour range...
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How much do composite doors cost?
Composite doors cost approximately 50% more than a white uPVC door.

Read more: How much new front doors cost...

	uPVC Doors	Composite doors
Security	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cost	£	£££
Maintenance	Low	Low
Lifespan	30 years	35 years

The Widest Range of Composite Door Designs

Our composite doors are available in over 150 door designs, both traditional and contemporary and include stable doors, accessible doors which are extra wide and a 44mm door range. A choice of 29 handpicked colours or our colour matching option which allows you to match your door to most RAL or BS colours.

Traditional Contemporary Ultra Contemporary Stable Accessible 44mm

Chester 2

Chester 3

Corellia

Dunluce 1

Dunluce 2

Dunluce 3

Dunrobin 2

Hanwell 1

Hanwell 2

Lamton

Longthorpe 1

Longthorpe 2

Portland

Rowton 1

Rowton 2

Wardour

Allington

Bamburgh

Beetham

Bewley

Bickleigh

Birr

Brodie

Calshot

Clifden

Clifton

Compton

Croft

Dalston

Fraser

Haddon

Harewood

Howgill

Kenmure

Kingsgate

Leslie

Linstock

Lulworth

Lyndford

Mawes

Mortham

Netley

Norris

Walden

Wharton

Wingfield

Astwell

Cashel

Crom

Danby

Dilston

Elsdon

Gosford

Halton

Howard

Kylemore

Lismore

Oakham

Skipsea

Somerton

Ashton

Ashton with lines

Caldwell

Caldwell with lines

Goodrich

Goodrich with lines

Hayton

Hopton

Hopton with lines

Sutton

Turton

Walmer

Wigmore

Wilton

Wilton with lines

Blencow

Hanwell Stable

Ince

Kirtling

Otford

Penhurst

Walworth

Alderaan

Banwell 1

Banwell 2

Banwell 3

Downton

Endor

Hoth

Kamino

Mandalore

Marmion

Muncaster

Toppin 2

Toppin 3

Toppin 5

Witton 1

Witton 2

Aire

Augusta

Augusta Long

Avon

Bann

Belfry

Dee

Derwent

Don

Eden

Ettrick

Farmhouse Solid

Forth

Gleneagles

Lagan 1

Lagan 2

Lagan 3

Lea

Lune

Medina

Medway

Merion

Mersey

Monza II Augusta

Monza II Augusta Long Centre

Monza II Augusta Long Hinge

Monza II Augusta Solid

Monza II Oakmont

Mourne

Nen

Oakmont

Ouse

Ribble

Silka Augusta Long

Silka Oakmont

Silka Oakmont Solid

Spey 2

Spey 3

Stour

Sunningdale

Swale

Tay

Tees

Teviot

Thames 1

Thames 2

Trent

Tummel

Tweed

Vilamoura

Waveney

Wear

Weaver

Welland

Wensum

Wharfe

Witham

Wye

Yarrow 1

Yarrow 2

Design Your Dream Door

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Explore a Stunning Array of Composite Door Colours

Discover a captivating range of colours with our composite entrance doors. Find the perfect door to match the character of your property and complement your interior decor. Available in an impressive range of 29 handpicked colours. Plus, if you have a specific colour in mind that is not included in our collection, we offer custom color matching to most RAL or BS colors, ensuring your door is truly unique. Explore our range today and enhance the beauty of your home with Everest Composite Entrance Doors.

Standard Premium

White

Halo Foiled White

Cream

Light Grey

Agate Grey

Anthracite

Black

Chartwell Green

Dark Green

Blue

Red

Burgundy

Rosewood

Standard Oak

Green Mist

Turquoise Blue

Porcelain Blue

Light Blue

Traffic Yellow

Orchid Pink

Light Pink

Antique Pink

Violet Pink

Magenta Pink

Traffic Red

Pale Lilac

Traffic Purple

Cotton Breeze

Anthracite Grey

Raven's Wing

Hunter Green

Ocean Deep

Garnet

Door Furniture & Hardware

A beautiful door deserves beautiful furniture and our range of handles, knockers and letterplates provide a high end finishing touch to your bespoke Everest Front Door.

Handles

Our door handle collection offers a range of stylish options to suit your preference and effortlessly enhance the functionality and style of your door.

Contemporary Handles

Our contemporary door handles include sleek and refined round and square handles plus bar pull handles, available in various lengths.

Knockers

Enhance the charm and character of your door with our wide selection of door knockers including traditional Bull Ring, Urn and Lions Head designs.

Letterplates

Complete your door with a convenient and stylish letterplate, ensuring easy mail delivery while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of your entrance.

Accessories

An array of accessories, including spyholes for enhanced visibility, numerals for a stylish address display, and security chains for added peace of mind.

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Glazing Designs

Add a personal touch to your door with bespoke, handcrafted decorative glass designed by you and handcrafted by our artisan glaziers. We offer a fine selection of beautiful glass, be it contemporary or traditional, with bevelled, coloured and textured glass options available to really make your door individual and stand out. For added privacy, select from our range of obscure glass options to be used as backing for certain glass designs.

Glazed Side Panels, Sidelights & Toplights

Achieve a seamless match between your door and sidelight glass using our innovative sidelight design. Our moulded glazing trim perfectly complements the door, creating a perfect look by lining the top of the door and side panel trims across the full width of your door set. The side panels are crafted from high-strength glass fibre laminate, reinforced with magnesium silicate board and high density foam to ensure both security and energy efficiency. Witness lines between the horizontal and vertical panels, along with a realistic grained finish, add a natural appeal to your door.

Composite Doors Gallery

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High-quality Composite Doors, guaranteed

10 year guarantee on door including handles, locking & installation
10 year guarantee against fog & condensation between panes
Low maintenance GRP will never rot, rust or flake

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Black composite entrance door with glass panels and a black door handle

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Having lived with our Everest products for a while, we feel they are they are definitely stronger, more durable and of a far superior quality compared to other home improvements companies. Mr & Mrs K, Suffolk

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