Fixing and buying guide
PREMDOR Vertical 5 Panel Smooth FD30 FIRESHIELD 2032mm x 813mm x 44mm PEFC COMPLIANT
What this door is and who it suits
This is a pre-finished internal fire door with a moulded five-panel vertical design. The smooth face panels are factory-coated in white undercoat, ready for painting to your specification on site. It delivers traditional period aesthetics with modern fire safety performance. The door suits residential and commercial projects where FD30 fire rating is required—typically hallways, landings, and circulation areas in multi-occupancy buildings. It is ideal for customers who want design control through on-site finishing rather than a pre-painted colour, and for projects where traditional panel styling is preferred over contemporary flush designs.
- FD30 fire rating for 30-minute fire resistance
- Moulded panel construction with vertical grain pattern
- Smooth face finish suitable for painting
- White base coat applied at factory
- PEFC compliant timber sourcing
- Traditional five-panel design
Size, pack contents, and compatibility
The door is supplied as a single leaf measuring 2032mm height x 813mm width x 44mm thickness. This is a standard UK internal door size (27 inch / 813mm width). The door comes as a complete panel ready for hanging—you will need to source a separate frame, hinges, latch hardware, and fire-rated closer if required by building regulations. Check your frame dimensions before ordering; this door is designed for standard timber or metal frame installation. Confirm that your opening accommodates 2032mm x 813mm and that your frame is suitable for a 44mm thick door leaf.
- Single door leaf, not a pair
- Standard 813mm width (27 inch)
- 2032mm height (standard UK internal door)
- 44mm thickness
- Frame, hinges, and hardware sold separately
- Requires fire-rated closer in some applications
Pre-installation checks and preparation
Before fixing, inspect the door for any transport damage and allow it to acclimatise to site conditions for 24 to 48 hours, particularly in newly plastered or damp environments. Check that your frame opening is square, level, and plumb, and that it will accommodate the 2032mm x 813mm door leaf with appropriate clearances (typically 2-3mm top and sides, 5-10mm bottom for undercut or threshold). Verify that your frame is fire-rated if required by building regulations. The white base coat is a primer-undercoat; plan your finishing schedule—you will need to apply at least two coats of quality interior paint to achieve a professional appearance and proper protection. Do not hang the door until the frame is fully set and any plaster or filler is completely dry.
- Allow 24-48 hours acclimatisation on site
- Check frame is square, level, and plumb
- Confirm opening dimensions and clearances
- Verify frame is fire-rated if required
- Plan painting schedule—white coat is primer only
- Ensure frame is fully set before hanging
Finishing and painting
The door arrives with a white base coat which acts as primer and undercoat. This is not a finished colour and must be painted. Sand lightly between coats with fine abrasive paper to ensure good adhesion. Apply at least two coats of quality interior paint suitable for timber doors—use a paint system recommended for primed timber. The smooth face panels take paint well and will deliver a professional finish if properly prepared. Ensure adequate ventilation during drying and follow paint manufacturer's instructions for drying times between coats. Do not expose the unpainted door to prolonged moisture or direct sunlight before finishing.
- White coat is primer-undercoat, not final finish
- Sand lightly between coats
- Apply minimum two coats of quality interior paint
- Use paint suitable for primed timber
- Allow proper drying time between coats
- Protect from moisture and sunlight until finished