Fixing and buying guide

What this door is and who it is for

This is an internal moulded panel door with FD30 fire resistance rating. The four-panel design with smooth faces offers a traditional aesthetic suitable for residential properties, care homes, hospitals, and commercial buildings where fire safety is required. The white base coat and smooth finish make it ideal for projects where on-site painting is preferred, allowing you to achieve a custom colour match. It is suitable for trade customers and serious DIY installers who are comfortable with door hanging and finishing work.

Sizing and compatibility

This door measures 610mm in width, 1981mm in height, and 44mm in thickness. These dimensions are standard for UK internal doorways. Before purchase, measure your door opening carefully to ensure this size is appropriate for your frame. The door is designed to fit standard UK door frames and is compatible with conventional hinges and hardware. Check that your frame is square and plumb, as this will affect installation success. The 44mm thickness is standard for internal doors and will work with most UK door furniture and locking mechanisms.

Finish and on-site preparation

The door arrives with a white base coat applied to smooth moulded faces. This base coat provides a clean, professional starting point for your chosen finish. You will need to sand the surface lightly before applying your final paint or stain to ensure good adhesion. The smooth faces are specifically designed to accept paint finishes well, avoiding the need for extensive surface preparation. Allow adequate drying time between primer, undercoat, and topcoat applications. Ensure good ventilation during painting and follow paint manufacturer instructions for drying times.

• White base coat applied at manufacture
• Smooth faces suitable for painting
• Light sanding recommended before final finish
• Compatible with standard interior paints and stains

Pre-installation checks

Before fixing, inspect the door for any damage in transit and check that the frame opening is the correct size. Verify that your frame is square by measuring diagonals—they should be equal. Ensure the frame is plumb and level using a spirit level. Check that hinges and hardware are compatible with the 44mm door thickness. Have your hanging tools ready, including a saw for trimming if needed, chisels for hinge recesses, and a drill for hardware installation. The FD30 fire rating means this door must be installed correctly with appropriate seals and hardware to maintain its performance rating.

• Inspect for transit damage
• Measure frame opening and check it is square
• Verify frame is plumb and level
• Confirm hinges and hardware compatibility
• Ensure FD30 rating is maintained with correct installation