Colours for aluminium bifold doors

The aluminium colouring process

Today, aluminium used in bi-fold door production is coated in electrically charged powder paint. The coloured coating is applied as a free-flowing, dry, electrically charged powder. It ‘sticks’ to the aluminium, which has an opposite charge and is then baked and cured in special ovens.

When the powder coating is oven-heated, it melts and cures through a chemical reaction, creating a smooth, tough finish. Powder coating can be thicker than liquid paint because it won’t sag or run when applied. The finish can also be much more even and durable than conventional liquid paint. It is also more environmentally friendly, as it has no carrier fluid to evaporate, so it emits fewer volatile organic compounds.

Choosing the right colour

There are several points to consider when choosing the colour for your aluminium bi-fold doors or windows. First, choose a colour that blends well with the existing scheme. Clashing combinations are rarely a good choice.

Colours should be selected to complement each other and bring out the best in the property’s style. A glance at the existing brickwork, roof tiles or other property furniture, such as downpipes and guttering, can help you choose the right colour.

Choose neutral tones for a more relaxing colour scheme, while dark or intense colours can often enhance a modern, contemporary building. Neutral tones can usually be an advantage if you decide to sell the property, as strong or loud colours may put off more potential buyers.

Colour prices can vary

Fortunately, these days aluminium window products are robust, durable, low-maintenance, and available in a range of colours. Some aluminium door colours are more popular than others, and manufacturers charge different rates accordingly.

It can often be cheaper to choose a door from a standard range of fashionable colours, such as creamy white, anthracite grey and jet black. The most popular colours look sophisticated and stylish in almost any setting and pair well with neutral tones.

Windows in standard colours can typically be delivered faster, as they are often in stock when you order. Large panel sliding doors or bi-fold windows are a significant design feature in any room, and colour choice should enhance the look.

Trends in aluminium window colours

Fashion is ordinarily erratic, but most people stick to traditional options when choosing shades for patios, windows and folding doors. The trend has long favoured dark grey or anthracite. This is probably because these neutral shades can give any home a modern feel, whether traditional or contemporary.

Unlike standard windows or doors, where matching the window style’s colour is crucial, these can be a different choice. Georgian-style windows, for example, don’t look good in dark colours, while large-paned glass panels that maximise light need an intense or dark colour to add a classy edge.

Patio and bi-folding doors often look better in dark colours. They enhance the sleek finish and complement the vast expanses of glass needed to improve views, particularly when the doors are open and sit one behind the other. If you opt for bold colours, keep in mind that fashions can change, and you cannot adapt brightly painted aluminium folding doors if you change your mind later.

When painted correctly, the finish can look factory-quality and last for years. But aluminium isn’t like wood or uPVC; it comes with a few technical challenges that, if ignored, can lead to peeling, flaking, or premature failure. Painting aluminium isn’t difficult, but it is sensitive to the process. Most failures come down to skipping proper prep, using the wrong primer or choosing low-grade paint systems.

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