As with our other aluminium products, commercial doors can be finished in any RAL colour or anodised. Frequently, they are part of a shop front or facade, so they’ll match that – common choices: black, dark grey, silver, white. For instance, a retail chain might have a specific RAL colour for branding (we’ve done bright reds or blues to align with store themes). We can absolutely do those – our finishing process ensures the colour is consistent across all parts (door, frame, adjoining windows).

If a door is in an industrial setting, sometimes a more utilitarian colour like safety yellow might be chosen for high visibility (like an interior factory door that machinery passes through). We can do that too.
We offer anodised finishes (clear anodised, bronze anodised) often in high-traffic areas because anodising is extremely wear-resistant – good for push/pull contact, etc.

However, modern powder coats are also very durable, so either is fine.
We can do dual-colour if inside needs different from outside – not common for a door, but possible if, say, outside is a corporate colour and inside the client wants white to blend with interior walls. Because commercial doors usually have glazing taking most surface, colour difference is mainly on frames.
We ensure to meet any corporate brand guidelines for colour (we can do custom matches if needed beyond RAL standard).

Our painting process yields a robust coating that handles the knocks and usage – important for door edges and such where people bump things. We often use a matte or semi-gloss finish to hide small scratches from daily use better (gloss can show scuffs more).

For example, a matte black door will look good even if a bit of dust or a minor rub happens; high gloss might show it more.
If concerned about foot traffic scuffing the bottom rail, we can put a kick plate as mentioned, which is usually stainless steel – which itself is an aesthetic accent (silver against the coloured frame).

The colour of panic bars or handles is also a consideration: typically, they come in standard finishes (silver anodised or stainless steel for handles, red for panic bar arms, etc.). If you want those in matching colours we can see if manufacturer offers it or paint them – e.g., some panic bars can be ordered with black or other colour casings.

We’ll coordinate so the overall look is cohesive.
Again, all coatings are done to architectural grade: if exterior, at least 60-80 microns thickness, properly cured, giving a long life and covered by our finish warranty (10+ years). Even in heavy use, the frames keep their colour – maybe just the handles might show some patina from constant grabbing, but those can be replaced relatively easily down the line if needed.

In essence, you have complete freedom to colour-match these doors to the building’s design scheme or corporate identity, and we’ll deliver a finish that stays attractive and protective even with the rigorous use these doors get. We can provide sample swatches or references of colours on actual projects if you want to see how a certain colour looks on a large door before finalizing. The end result will be not only a tough door, but one that visually integrates perfectly with your space’s style.

For commercial doors, we prioritize safety and durability in glass selection. Typically, the door will have a large glass portion, which is critical for visibility and aesthetics, but also a point of vulnerability, so we address that. Standard practice is to use laminated safety glass for any full-glass door – usually 6.4mm (two 3mm with PVB) or 8.8mm (two 4mm) laminated, often also tempered for extra strength. So a common spec might be 8.8mm laminated/tempered; this means if someone or something impacts the glass, it’s very resistant to breaking, and even if the outer ply cracks, the inner holds and the panel stays intact in the frame (security aspect). In external doors requiring insulation, we use double-glazed units: e.g., outside pane 6mm tempered, 12mm air/argon, inside pane 6.8mm laminated. This ensures both thermal performance and safety. The laminated inner also acts as a security layer (makes it much harder to break through). We could also do double laminated both sides if needed for high security or sound attenuation.

In entrances like shops or offices, often clear glass is desired for transparency. We can supply ultra-clear low-iron glass for a crystal-clear view (standard glass has a slight green tint, low-iron removes much of that). If privacy or solar control is needed, we can use tinted or reflective glass in the door – e.g., a bronze tint might be used in a door to match tinted windows around. Or frosted/etched glass could be used if you want light but not see-through (like in a bathroom door or back exit). We often incorporate manifestation decals on door glass – at minimum, small dots or logo at eye level to prevent people walking into it (as required by regulation). If the door is an emergency exit, sometimes wired glass or ceramic fire-rated glass is needed (for a fire door scenario). We can integrate fire-rated glass if the door framing is rated or as a vision panel in a fire exit door.

In interior commercial doors (like office partitions), we might use 10mm or 12mm toughened single glass for a frameless look with patch fittings – but that’s a different style of door (all-glass door, not in aluminum frame). For aluminum-framed, we stick to laminated for safety.

We also consider sound – a laminated glass improves acoustic performance; if near a busy street, that’s beneficial. If extremely sound sensitive, acoustic laminate interlayers can further dampen noise.
Another aspect: bullet-resistant glass can be installed if needed for high-security installations (banks, embassy entrances). This is multi-layer laminate polycarbonate which our strong frames can be adapted to hold (with appropriate spigot beading).

However, in standard usage, your door glass will be strong, safe, and clear.
We also ensure that glazing in the door aligns with DDA guidelines: for example, if the door has midrails, their placement is considered (often around 900mm high rail can double as a push bar and be visible). Many doors are full-glass from mid-rail down, which is fine as long as manifestations are present.
Double-glazed units in doors are engineered to handle the extra flex of door movement (we ensure proper setting blocks and clearance).
All our door glass meets BS 6262 and building regs Part N for safety glazing – we wouldn’t use anything less.

If the design calls for it, we can do insulated panels instead of glass in parts of the door (e.g., a solid bottom panel for kicking area, or solid full panel for an electrical room door that doesn’t need vision). Those panels are typically aluminium skins with insulation core, matching the door frame finish.
So, in summary, the glass we use in commercial doors is heavy-duty, secure, and tailored to the use-case (clear for display, frosted for privacy, tinted for sun, etc.), all while ensuring compliance and longevity. It allows the door to be functional (visibility or privacy as needed) and safe even under high usage or attempted breakage, providing you the benefits of glass (light, transparency) without undue risk.

For our aluminium commercial doors, we can provide relevant documentation and spec sheets similar to our shop front systems, since they often go hand-in-hand. Key downloads include the technical data sheet for the door system (which may list things like tested air/water performance, door size limits, hardware compatibility, etc.), and hardware catalogs for the specific locks, closers, and panic devices we use (for instance, an Adams Rite lock brochure or a Dorma closer spec sheet with adjustments info). If needed for fire safety sign-off, we have certificates for panic hardware (showing compliance to EN1125 or UL305, etc.), and documentation for our door profiles in fire exit usage (like a letter of assessment if the doors need to be fire-rated, though typically aluminium doors are not fire-rated unless specified with special materials).
We also provide maintenance manuals for end-users or facility managers – describing how to maintain closers (e.g., checking oil leakage or spring tension annually), how to adjust or replace a cylinder, etc., and recommended cleaning (just mild soap for frames). If the door has an automatic operator, the manufacturer’s user guide and maintenance guide are included.
Another useful document is our warranty statement for the door and hardware – typically 2 years on moving parts, 10 years on frame finish, etc., which we give out to clarify coverage.

For architects or contractors needing to ensure compliance, we can supply ADA compliance statements (e.g., that threshold is X height and beveled, in compliance with ANSI standards, or that door force can be adjusted to under 5 lbs as required in certain jurisdictions).
If the project is seeking LEED or environmental creds, we have material composition info – aluminium content recycled, glass low-e coating details (for energy calcs).

We also ensure shop drawings are shared – not a general download but project-specific: these show our door frame dimensions, swing direction, reinforcements, etc., which is crucial for coordination with surrounding finishes (like floor finishes flush with threshold, wall details for door closers overhead space, etc.).

If security is a big concern, we can share test evidence of PAS24 or LPS1175 if our door system was tested for such (some heavy-duty doors have been tested to security standards, and we can design to meet them if needed, with documentation).

Additionally, for any automatic doors, safety test results (like if it meets BS EN 16005 safety for automatic doors, etc.) can be provided as the basis of design.
For day-to-day use, we often give a small operation manual to the client that explains any specific features – for example, if there’s a hold-open function on closer, how to engage/disengage it; or if there’s an electric strike, what happens in power failure (so they know it defaults to unlocked or locked based on fail-safe type).

All these materials ensure the professionals installing or maintaining and the building managers using the door system have full knowledge and assurances.
We try to make them straightforward – often one-pagers with diagrams (like how to adjust a hinge or replace a weatherseal).

These documents not only help in immediate use but also years down the line when maybe a new facility manager comes in, they have references on the door’s model and how to get service or parts.
So, whether it’s spec compliance documentation, user/maintenance guides, or warranty info, we’ll supply a comprehensive package on our aluminium commercial doors, supporting everything from initial approval to long-term operation.