Aluminium Sliding Door Handles | Choosing the Best Door Handle for your Sliding Patio Doors

When it comes to external sliding doors, the right handle is an important finishing touch that can improve the door’s look, feel and function. Sliding doors come with different handle and lock options, perfectly suited to your aesthetic and security needs. Whether you're building your own sliding patio doors or simply upgrading your existing ones, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about sliding door handles.

Our guide will explore the different sliding door handle options, as well as the elements to look out for when choosing a handle and building your own bespoke sliding patio doors.

What are the Different Types of Aluminium Sliding Door Handles?

Sliding door handles come in various shapes, finishes, and mechanisms. Each has its pros and cons, depending on how you use your doors and the style you’re aiming for. At Vufold, our aluminium sliding doors come with sleek, modern handle options that not only look great but function smoothly.

If you explore our Status and Supreme aluminium sliding patio doors, you’ll find that each comes with their own handle styles:

Both the Supreme and Status sliding door ranges are completely customisable, allowing you to choose the perfect size and style for you.

Browse our Status sliding patio door collection here.

How Do I Know Which Aluminium Door Handles to Buy?

Often, door handles do not come in different variants during configuration, and a set style is chosen by the manufacturer based on what is best for the door. Our bifold and French doors, however, come with a range of different handle options to suit your personal preferences.

Choosing the best door handle for your aluminium doors depends on several practical and stylistic factors.

Consider Door Weight and Size

Heavier doors may benefit from more ergonomic handles like levers or bow handles that offer a better grip.

Aesthetics & Finish

Match the handle finish to your door frame. A powder-coated grey handle pairs beautifully with anthracite frames, while white handles suit brighter, modern aesthetics. You can choose your sliding door handle colour during configuration.

Security Needs

If your doors lead to the outside, opt for handles with built-in locks or multi-point locking systems. When choosing our Status aluminium sliding patio door range, consider opting for an internal and external lock for extra safety.

Ease of Use

Think about who will be using the doors. Elderly users or those with limited mobility may find larger or lever handles more comfortable.

Are Sliding Door Handles Interchangeable?

Sometimes, but not always. Sliding door handles can be interchangeable if the following criteria are met:

• Same Fixing Centres: The distance between screw holes must match
• Compatible Locking Mechanism:Especially crucial if your handle is part of a multi-point locking system
• Suitable Profile Fit:Handles must be flush and snug with your specific door profile

Our sliding doors are precision-engineered, so we recommend sticking with the handles provided in your chosen package.

You may need to replace your handle if:

• There is wear and tear over time
• You are upgrading to a lockable version
• You need an aesthetic refresh to match new decor

If you're unsure, contact our team with your door specifications and we’ll help you find a compatible option.

Browse our Supreme sliding patio doors

Building your Own Bespoke Sliding Patio Doors

One of our standout features is the ability to build your own custom sliding door system using our online door builders. Both the Status Sliding Door Custom Builder and the Supreme Sliding Door Builder let you choose exactly what you want, including handle types and colours.

What Can You Customise?

• Door width and height
• Number of doors
• Door and handle colour (grey, white, dual colours, etc.)
• Glazing options (double glazed or optional laminated security glass)
• Cill options
• Handle and locking mechanism

Each configuration comes with the most suitable handle style pre-selected, but you can select the colour that best suits your door. You can also choose between internal locks only or dual internal and external locks in our Status range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Vufold sliding door handles come with locks?

Yes, both the Status and Supreme ranges include high-security locking mechanisms as standard, integrated into the handle assembly.

Can I paint or replace the handle?

We don’t recommend painting the handle as this can affect the finish and function. Replacement is possible, but we advise choosing from our range to ensure compatibility. Please note these handles are available for our French and bifold door ranges onl

Are sliding door handles weather-resistant?

Yes, our aluminium door handles are designed to withstand the UK climate, with corrosion-resistant finishes and durable materials.

Can I fit the handle myself?

Handles come with our installation kits with easy-to-follow instructions. If you need to replace one, basic DIY skills are sufficient.

Do the doors lock from both inside and outside?

Yes, especially in the Supreme range, which is designed with dual-access locking for extra convenience. Dual-access locks are available in the Status range.