Frequently Asked Questions
Are pink composite doors low maintenance?
Composite doors are very low maintenance and require minimal upkeep. At Apeer, our composite doors are finished with a tough and hard-wearing paint. To keep your composite door looking fresh, we recommend regularly cleaning it with hot soapy water and using a soft microfibre cloth. This can be done once a month or as often as you like.
Does a pink composite front door increase home value?
The front door is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit your property, often setting the standard of what they can expect to find inside. Expert estate agents say that the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.
Why are pink front doors so popular?
Whether you are looking for a modern pink front door, a pink French door or a pink front door with glass, having an external pink door will tell people you are cheerful, vibrant and quirky. Traditionally associated with fun and love, it is no wonder that pink composite front doors are a very popular choice.
How secure are Apeer’s pink composite doors?
Every Apeer composite door far exceeds all Police-approved security standards. An expanded mesh reinforcing is inserted into the super-strong, high-density polyurethane core alongside an extremely strong vertical steel bar.
Are white composite doors low maintenance?
Composite doors are very low maintenance and require minimal upkeep. At Apeer, our composite doors are finished with a tough and hard-wearing paint. To keep your composite door looking fresh, we recommend regularly cleaning it with hot soapy water and using a soft microfibre cloth. This can be done once a month or as often as you like.
Does a white composite front door increase home value?
The front door is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit your property, often setting the standard of what they can expect to find inside. Expert estate agents say that the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.
Why are white front doors so popular?
Whether you are looking for a modern white front door, white French doors or a white front door with glass, having an external white door will tell people you are clean, organised, and make for welcoming hosts. Traditionally associated with purity and calm, it is no wonder that white composite front doors are a very popular choice.
How secure are Apeer’s white composite doors?
Every Apeer composite door far exceeds all Police-approved security standards. An expanded mesh reinforcing is inserted into the super-strong, high-density polyurethane core alongside an extremely strong vertical steel bar.
Are yellow composite doors low maintenance?
Composite doors are very low maintenance and require minimal upkeep. At Apeer, our composite doors are finished with a tough and hard-wearing paint. To keep your composite door looking fresh, we recommend regularly cleaning it with hot soapy water and using a soft microfibre cloth. This can be done once a month or as often as you like.
Does a yellow composite front door increase home value?
The front door is the first thing visitors see when they visit your property, often setting the standard of what they can expect to find inside. Expert estate agents say that the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.
Why are yellow front doors so popular?
A yellow front door is bright and inviting and suggests that the people living there are happy, positive, optimists, and have bubbly personalities, making them a trendy choice.
How thermally efficient is a composite door?
Our yellow composite doors are fitted with energy-efficient double glazing or triple glazing and toughened safety glass as standard. Any double or triple-glazed panels are A-rated, meaning our composite external doors excel in thermal efficiency too.
How secure are Apeer’s yellow composite doors?
Every Apeer composite door far exceeds all Police-approved security standards. An expanded mesh reinforcing is inserted into the super-strong, high-density polyurethane core alongside an extremely strong vertical steel bar.
Are blue composite doors low maintenance?
Composite doors are very low maintenance and require minimal upkeep. At Apeer, our composite doors are finished with a tough and hard-wearing paint. To keep your composite door looking fresh, we recommend regularly cleaning it with hot soapy water and using a soft microfibre cloth. This can be done once a month or as often as you like.
Does a blue composite front door increase home value?
The front door is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit your property, often setting the standard of what they can expect to find inside. Expert estate agents say that the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.
Why are blue front doors so popular?
A blue front door is seen a sign of luck by some. It can signifiy prosperity, abundance, peace and elegance. All of these make blue front doors a very popular choice.
How secure are Apeer’s blue composite doors?
Every Apeer composite door far exceeds all Police-approved security standards. An expanded mesh reinforcing is inserted into the super-strong, high-density polyurethane core alongside an extremely strong vertical steel bar.
Which is best composite or uPVC doors
Both products have their own benefits. Composite doors, though more expensive, tend to be more popular due to their robust, long-lasting structure.”
What is the difference between uPVC and composite doors?
The 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 materials including a solid timber core, glass-reinforced polyester skins and uPVC frame.”
What paint is used on composite doors and can they be repainted?
The paint used on composite doors is extremely hard-wearing. Composite doors can be repainted, but you would need to use the correct paint for the job. Most composite doors are finished with polyurethane paint, which will need to be used to repaint.
Do composite door colours fade?
The paint used on Apeer doors is extremely hard-wearing; however, a build-up of dirt and toxins from pollution can degrade the paint finish and reduce its life expectancy.
Are black composite doors low maintenance?
Composite doors are very low maintenance and require minimal upkeep. At Apeer, our composite doors are finished with a tough and hard-wearing paint. To keep your composite door looking fresh, we recommend regularly cleaning it with hot soapy water and using a soft microfibre cloth. This can be done once a month or as often as you like.
Does a black composite front door increase home value?
The front door is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit your property, often setting the standard of what they can expect to find inside. Expert estate agents say that the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.
Why are black front doors so popular?
A black front door signifies authority, strength and power while conveying elegance, class, sleekness, and a sense of mystery. All of these make black front doors a very popular choice.
Do I need planning permission to change my front door?
No, you do not need planning permission to change your front door. However, it is always advisable to speak to your local authority if any conditions are attached to previous permissions covering what you can and cannot do.
Are composite doors weatherproofed?
Composite doors are designed to eliminate draughts and keep your home protected from the weather. Composite doors have an energy-efficient core and are A-rated for warmth, with double rebating and weatherproof seals.
How thermally efficient is a composite door?
Apeer’s composite doors are fitted with energy-efficient double glazing or triple glazing and toughened safety glass as standard. Any double or triple glazed panels are A-rated, meaning our composite external doors excel in thermal efficiency too.
How secure are Apeer’s black composite doors?
Every Apeer composite door far exceeds all Police-approved security standards. An expanded mesh reinforcing is inserted into the super-strong, high-density polyurethane core alongside an extremely strong vertical steel bar that together, far exceeds all Police-approved security standards.
What are composite doors made of?
Composite doors are crafted with quality materials such as timber core, glass-reinforced polyester skins and internal insulation. Apeer’s composite doors have a 70mm super-strong, high insulating polyurethane core and the glass elements are triple glazed.
Are Apeer doors secure?
Apeer doors feature a wide-range of security enhancing features.
Every Apeer door comes with a multi-point locking system as well as a super-strong, highly insulating polyurethane core that far exceeds all Police-approved security standards.
Our doors also feature hardened steel hinge bolts to protect the hinge side of the door from attack.
Inside every Apeer 70mm door there’s a super-strong steel and metal reinforcing that forms part of the highly insulating polyurethane core. And with a vertical steel bar running top to bottom along the inside edge.
Our doors comfortably exceed all industry standard impact and cut-through tests. They also meet the police approved, Secured By Design standards (if ordered with laminated glass and a 3* Cylinder).
Are Apeer doors A-rated?
Yes! Apeer doors easily achieve an A-rating, thanks to their energy efficient construction.
The fibreglass used in the construction of Apeer Doors is a fantastic insulator and along with the double seals, helps our doors achieve their A-rating
What colours do you offer?
You can view our Standard and Premium colour ranges here.
We also offer a bespoke colour matching service, allowing us to match to RAL and British Standard colour references.
If you have a colour in mind and you’re not sure if we can offer it, send us an email. We’ll be happy to help!
Can I customize my glass design?
Of course! We have a designated in-house glass studio. Whether you’d like to provide your own drawings or edit an existing design, we’re here to help.
Are your doors double or triple glazed?
All 70mm thick Apeer doors come with 48mm thick triple glazed unit as standard.
A 44mm double glazed version is also available.
What is a composite door?
Composite simply means made from more than one from material. An Apeer composite door is made using fibreglass and a highly insulating polyurethane core, reinforced with a metal mesh.
Do your doors bow or warp?
All Apeer composite doors are made using tough, durable fibreglass with steel reinforcement in the internal frame. Fibreglass doesn’t bow, twist or warp, providing easy operation.
