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Our Range of Front Doors

Within this collection, you’ll find a variety of sizes, glazing options, materials and colours to ensure a perfect match for your house.

Diverse Subcollections

Choose from several different subcollections of external doors, ranging from contemporary to traditional designs and everything in between:

• Composite front doors: Built with a glass-reinforced plastic material for excellent security, durability and energy efficiency.

• Front doors with side panels: The perfect choice for homes with larger door openings, allowing more natural light into your hallway.

• Wooden front doors: Available in oak and hardwood veneers for a natural finish.

• Hardwood front doors: Panelled or glazed options, with several colour choices.

• Oak front doors: A light grain that works well in natural finishes or painted colours.

• Double-glazed front doors: Features stylish glass designs while providing energy efficiency.

• Georgian front doors: Classic designs featuring refined panel and glass combinations.

• Edwardian front doors: Traditional doors with various panel and glass designs.

• Victorian front doors: A classic style that provides simplicity while also helping your home stand out to visitors.

Distinct Door Types

Direct Doors supplies three primary door styles offering several functional and aesthetic options:

• Flush: Smooth and secure door panels with minimalist lines for a sleek look.

• Panel: Recessed and raised panels offer a timeless style that’s compatible with most homes.

• Glazed: Numerous glass options to allow light into your home.

Numerous Door Styles

Our new front doors come in several configurations, catering to a variety of sizes:

• Single door: A standard single door with your choice of colours, faces and glazing.

• Single-sided screen: A single door with a side panel on one side.

• Double-sided screen: A single door with panels on both sides.

• Transom: A door with a horizontal, supporting beam and a window above for added light.

• Single side transom: Provides a side screen on one side and a transom above.

• Double-sided transom: Side screens on both sides of the door and a transom above.

A Variety of Glazing Options

We supply our high-quality front doors in double, triple and unglazed options, with several styles to choose from:

• Clear: Plain glass for maximum light flow.

• Bevelled: Smaller window frames with traditional styling.

• Frosted: Blurred glass to enhance privacy.

• Designer: Leaded patterns, which provide a traditional look.

• Glass choice: Sleek and modern glass options featuring rounded and square shapes.

• Reeded: Glass panels with vertical lines for a blurring effect.

Bespoke Door Sizes

Get the perfect fit for your home with our bespoke front doors, or choose from several standard options:

• Lengths: 1981, 2032, 2085 and 2135 mm

• Widths: 762, 813, 838, 865 and 915 mm

Door thicknesses are usually 57 mm or 45 mm, with the total door weight ranging from 21 to 58 kg, depending on the size and material.

Explore our Help & Advice page for more information on sizing, fitting and measuring your front doors.

FAQs about Our External Front Doors

Explore the important information below for more guidance on choosing new front doors in the UK.

What is the best material for a new front door?

Each of our entrance door faces offers its own advantages:

• Composite: Secure, durable, low-maintenance and thermally efficient.

• Oak: Timeless aesthetics with excellent strength and durability.

• Hardwood (Meranti): Premium natural grain at a more accessible price point.

How do you improve the security of your front door?

There are several ways to improve your replacement front door’s security for peace of mind. Typically, this involves installing various items, including:

• Security door chain

• Door viewers

• Door bolts

• Door closers

How do you maintain your front door?

Maintain your new front doors with these easy steps:

• Clean the doors regularly: Use a mild cleaning solution to wipe down the interior and exterior surfaces.

• Lubricate the hinges and locks: Apply a lubricant to the door’s moving parts to reduce friction.

• Recoat the door: Oak and hardwood require periodic re-oiling, staining and painting to ensure the timber remains durable, especially on the exterior door face.

• Check the seals: Replace your weather strips and seals if you notice any damage.

Contact our experts for more advice on maintaining your front door replacement. Get professional guidance on everything from choosing doors and materials to decorating them.

Direct Doors: Front Doors for Maximum Thermal Efficiency

Direct Doors supplies the largest selection of front doors UK [“in the UK”], offering numerous glazing styles and sizing choices. However, our collections aren’t limited to front entrance doors; we also offer several other products to suit your home:

• Internal doors

• External doors

• Room dividers

• Pocket doors

• Double doors

Besides our huge range of durable doors, we also offer award-winning service, decades of industry experience, inclusive pricing and fast delivery to most UK postcodes.

Welcome visitors to your property with excitement when you shop our front doors for sale. Choose from our selection of back doors for a cohesive aesthetic.

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Please Note:

• Do not book tradesmen until your goods have arrived, been inspected for damage, and confirmed as suitable for installation.
• Courier delays may occur due to illness, traffic, or unforeseen product issues.
• Wood products feature natural variations in grain and appearance — this is part of their unique character and beauty.
• We cannot accept liability for any costs incurred from arranging installation before delivery and inspection.