Choosing the Right Aluminum Sliding Patio Door Colour for Your Home

Aluminium sliding patio doors come in various colours and finishes to suit contemporary and traditional spaces alike. Choosing the best colour for you depends on several factors, such as your existing home decor and personal preferences. You can also choose dual colours to match different exterior and interior designs.

Our guide explores the most popular colours used when manufacturing aluminium sliding doors: anthracite grey, jet black and white.

Black Aluminium Sliding Doors

Black aluminium sliding doors are a stylish and practical choice for modern homes, offering a blend of durability, versatility, and contemporary design. Aluminium is a highly durable material that requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for both internal and external applications. The black powder-coated finish provides a bold yet timeless aesthetic that complements a range of architectural styles, from minimalist modern spaces to traditional brick homes.

These doors maximise natural light with slim aluminium frames that allow for expansive glass panels, creating a bright, open feel and a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Their sliding mechanism also saves space, making them suitable for compact rooms or patios. Modern designs include thermal breaks and high-performance glazing to ensure energy efficiency and weather resistance.

Our Supreme, Status and COR Vision aluminium sliding door ranges both offer jet black (RAL 9005) finishes, available in various widths up to 6.0m. The Supreme range offers flexible configurations and optional ventilation, while the Status lift-and-slide system provides smooth operation and airtight sealing for improved insulation.

For regular maintenance, clean frames regularly with mild soapy water, avoid abrasives, and keep tracks lubricated. Black finishes may show dust and scratches more easily, so gentle care is advised. Both ranges come with a 15-year guarantee for added peace of mind.

Black aluminium sliding doors pair beautifully with a wide range of interiors and exteriors, offering enduring style, strength, and performance for any home. You can find out more about aluminium sliding patio doors in black in our previous guide.

Grey Aluminium Sliding Doors

Grey aluminium sliding doors combine elegance, strength, and versatility, making them one of the most sought-after options for modern and traditional homes alike. Aluminium provides long-lasting durability and weather resistance, while a grey or anthracite grey powder-coated finish adds depth, sophistication, and low-maintenance appeal. The slim sightlines typical of aluminium frames maximise glass area and natural light, creating a contemporary look that enhances both interior and exterior spaces.

Grey is an adaptable colour and suits a wide range of settings. Lighter greys offer a subtle finish, while anthracite grey (RAL 7016) delivers a richer, more dramatic effect that pairs well with both light and dark surroundings. Its timeless, premium appearance also adds potential resale value to a property.

Our aluminium sliding door ranges are both available in anthracite grey. The Supreme range features matching grey inside and out, ultra-slim frames, and strong thermal performance (U-values around 1.6 W/m²K). The Status lift-and-slide range offers a dual-colour option, ideal for maintaining a light, neutral interior while retaining a modern exterior look.

Before choosing, homeowners should consider practical aspects such as space, layout, glazing, and security. Both sliding door ranges include multi-point locking, durable operation, and a 15-year guarantee. Requiring only occasional cleaning, grey aluminium sliding doors deliver a stylish, efficient, and long-lasting solution that complements virtually any home design.

You can find out more about grey aluminium sliding doors in our previous guide here.

White Aluminium Sliding Doors

White aluminium sliding doors are a timeless and versatile option that complement both modern and traditional homes. Their clean, neutral finish reflects light beautifully, making spaces appear brighter, larger, and more inviting. Whether installed in a contemporary space or a classic property, white sliding doors create a crisp, elegant backdrop that works with any decor and allows for easy redecoration over time.

Beyond aesthetics, white aluminium frames offer the same strength, durability, and thermal efficiency as darker options. Our Supreme, COR Vision, and Status sliding door ranges combine slim sightlines with high-performance aluminium and double glazing, achieving U-values between 1.4 and 1.6 W/m²K for excellent insulation. White frames can also remain cooler in sunlight, though frame colour generally has minimal impact on energy efficiency.

Maintenance is simple but slightly more frequent than for darker finishes. Regular cleaning with mild soapy water keeps frames pristine, while lubricating the tracks ensures smooth operation. Powder-coated finishes protect against fading and corrosion, making them suitable even for coastal environments.

Compared with other colours, white reflects more natural light and enhances spaciousness, while black offers a bold contrast and grey provides a balanced, modern tone. All colour options are priced equally across our ranges and backed by a 10–15-year guarantee.

With their bright aesthetic, low maintenance, and lasting durability, white aluminium sliding doors are an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a refined, adaptable, and energy-efficient solution for any living space. Find out more about white aluminium sliding doors in our previous guide here.

Dual Colour Aluminium Sliding Doors

Dual colour aluminium sliding doors offer a modern, versatile solution for homeowners who want different finishes inside and out. This design allows the exterior and interior frames to complement their respective environments; for instance, a darker outdoor frame to match brickwork or patio materials, and a lighter indoor frame to brighten interior spaces.

The main benefits of dual colour sliding doors include design flexibility, enhanced visual appeal, and added property value. They enable seamless integration with both interior decor and outdoor architecture, while practical advantages such as darker exteriors hiding dirt and lighter interiors reflecting light make them both stylish and functional.

All of our sliding door ranges offers a popular grey exterior and white interior combination, providing a sleek modern look outside and a clean, airy atmosphere indoors. Powder-coated aluminium finishes ensure long-lasting colour, durability, and resistance to corrosion or fading.

Energy efficiency remains excellent regardless of frame colour. Our aluminium doors feature thermal breaks, double glazing, and U-values between 1.4 and 1.6 W/m²K, maintaining optimal insulation. Proper installation also ensures airtight performance and reduced heat loss.

Although dual colour doors may require an extra finishing process, we price them the same as single-colour models. Durable, low-maintenance, and adaptable, dual colour aluminium sliding doors are an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a stylish, energy-efficient, and personalised design solution for any property type.

Discover more in our previous guide here.