The rise of colour in door design
Guy Hubble, joint managing director at RegaLead, talks about how colour is driving the growing trend of PVC engineered doors.
Colour has become one of the most exciting areas of innovation in the fenestration industry, transforming how we think about design and personalisation.
In recent years, the demand for bold, creative, and diverse colour options has exploded, reshaping consumer expectations and inspiring fabricators to push the boundaries of what’s possible. This has been driven predominantly by the composite door market.
With the emerging engineered doors market, colour has also been a driver in this transformation. Unlike composite doors, which have long embraced colour, engineered doors have traditionally been more limited in their aesthetic options.
However, customers buying these are also looking for a wide range of colours which has previously been stifled.
A market in transition
The market for door design has undergone significant changes in recent years. While composite doors have dominated the entrance door market, largely due to their extensive colour choices, engineered doors are now emerging as a strong alternative, largely as a result of consumer demand for greater variety, as well as the ability to recreate traditional timber aesthetics using modern materials.
While consumers tend to be more conservative in their window choices, this isn’t the case when it comes to doors and it’s this sector that will truly benefit from this extensive colour range, with sophisticated tones such as Turner Oak Malt and Matt Black proving particularly popular.
Systems companies are increasingly introducing a wide range of foiled finishes, meeting customer expectations for colour-matched doors and frames. However, one of the biggest challenges has been the availability of colour-matching panels to accompany these engineered doors.
Addressing the colour challenge
The availability of a diverse colour range has been a sticking point in the engineered door market. While systems companies have introduced a vast array of profile colours, the lack of matching panel options has slowed wider adoption.
RegaLead has worked over the past two years to bridge this gap, ensuring that panel colours align seamlessly with existing and new foiled profiles.
As a specialist panel manufacturer, RegaLead now offers over 60 stock colours for fast turnaround of cut-to-size panels, with the ability to supply almost any foil colour, available made-to-order, in longer lead times
This means that as soon as a new profile colour is launched, a matching panel solution can be provided, allowing fabricators to offer a fully coordinated product to their customers.
Expanding market possibilities
Fabricators and installers are now benefiting from this expanded colour offering, allowing them to deliver high-quality, aesthetically cohesive engineered doors. Customers who have become accustomed to extensive colour choices in composite doors are now demanding the same level of flexibility in engineered doors – and RegaLead is enabling them to meet this expectation.
With a broad range of flat and raised and fielded panel options available in an extensive colour palette, RegaLead ensures that fabricators and installers can respond to growing market trends without being restricted by panel availability.
A commitment to collaboration
RegaLead has worked closely with systems companies to ensure that our colour range complements the latest market innovations. This includes partnerships with leading brands such as Aluplast, Residence Collection and Veka, ensuring that its panel offering aligns with the latest profile releases. As the demand for colour continues to grow, this collaboration means that fabricators can always provide a complete, high-quality solution to their customers.
Looking ahead
The future of engineered doors is increasingly defined by colour choice. Customers expect customisation, and fabricators need the flexibility to meet this demand. With an ever-expanding colour range, specialist panel solutions, and strong partnerships within the industry, RegaLead is positioned at the forefront of this movement.
For installers, this means access to a greater variety of design possibilities. For fabricators, it means the confidence to meet customer expectations without limitations. And for systems companies, it ensures that every new colour profile can be fully supported with a matching panel solution.
To see the latest colour innovations in engineered doors, visit us on Stand N14 at the FIT Show or contact us to discuss how we can support your business.