Product information
Why we fit Distinction composite doors.
Distinction make the door slab. We specify it as part of a complete doorset, with the frame, glass, threshold and locking chosen for your opening and fitted by our own team.
- Made in layers
- A high-impact GRP skin, water-resistant polymer sub-frame, engineered timber reinforcement, central board and a CFC-free polyurethane core.
- Independently tested
- Distinction publish testing to BS 6375-1 for weather performance, with acoustic results of 26 dB OITC and 29 dB STC for the slab.
- 25-year slab warranty
- The manufacturer covers the slab's structure and surface. Glass, hardware and our installation have their own terms and guarantees.
- A proven UK system
- Distinction report more than four million doors installed since 2004, accounting for one in four UK entrance doors.

Built for everyday life
More to it than
a good first impression.
The woodgrain comes from real oak. Beneath it, the slab combines insulation, reinforcement and water-resistant edges.
- GRP outer skin
- A textured, low-maintenance surface. Clean with warm water and a soft cloth.
- Foam-filled core
- Polyurethane insulation within the 44.5mm slab helps your entrance hold its heat.
- Reinforced structure
- Engineered wood stiles and a central board support the slab.
- Water-resistant edges
- Polymer rails protect the edges of the door through changing weather.
Every door we fit has AI Secure locking, an APECS 3-star cylinder and an ILH Duplex multipoint lock. If either lock component fails in a break-in, you are covered for up to £5,000 in compensation. Terms apply and are confirmed before you order.
The complete doorset
The slab is only part of the door.
A good slab can still make a poor entrance if the frame, glass, threshold or fitting is wrong. We settle the complete specification after measuring the opening.
- Warmth
- The insulated core reduces heat transfer through the slab. The U-value belongs to the complete doorset, so we confirm it for your chosen frame, glass and threshold.
- Weather
- The slab has published BS 6375-1 weather testing. Survey and installation still decide how the finished entrance manages seals, drainage and exposure.
- Access and layout
- Opening direction, hinge side, low thresholds, side panels and the step outside are agreed before manufacture. They cannot be corrected with a different colour or handle later.
- Fitting and aftercare
- Our team removes the old door, fits and seals the new doorset, checks the lock and leaves you with care guidance and a ten-year insurance-backed installation guarantee.
Find your style
142 door styles.
Browse six collections. Open a style to choose its colour, glass and hardware in the quote tool.
Traditional
Raised panel detail with a choice of glazed openings. Familiar front-door shapes for period homes and traditional frontages.
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3 Quarter Lite Design & price
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Elegance Design & price
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Elegance Arch Design & price
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Elegance with Grid Design & price
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Elegance Arch with Grid Design & price
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New England Solid Design & price
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Esteem Design & price
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Esteem Arch Design & price
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Esteem Eyebrow Design & price
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New England Quarter Design & price
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ES08 Design & price
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Eclat Arch Design & price
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Eclat Arch with Grid Design & price
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Eclat Design & price
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6 Panel Solid Design & price
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Classical Design & price
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Classical Half Glaze Design & price
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Craftsman Design & price
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Prestige Design & price
No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Esprit
A single flat face with no moulded detail at all, so the glass shape does the work. Clean without feeling cold.
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ESC06C Design & price
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Flush Design & price
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ESC08 Ask for a price
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ESC33 Design & price
No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Rustic Renown
Tongue and groove boards framed by a plain border. It reads like a cottage door on a cottage and like a design choice on a new build.
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RR18 Design & price
No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Renown
The same boards running edge to edge with nothing framing them. The most flexible door we fit: it suits a Victorian terrace and a new build equally.
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RE01 Design & price
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RE03 Design & price
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REC39 Design & price
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REC27 Design & price
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No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Infinity
The most modern end of the range. Wide grooves, bold glass shapes and long bar handles rather than a lever.
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GD01 Design & price
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GD08C - Copy Design & price
No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Stable Doors
The top half opens on its own while the bottom stays shut and locked. Kitchens, utility rooms and anyone with a dog or small children.
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RES05 Design & price
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RES01 Design & price
No styles in this collection have that amount of glass.
Matching glazed side panels can widen the entrance and bring more daylight into your hallway.
The finishing details
Let the glass
set the character.
From a quiet satin panel to bevels and decorative leadwork. The shape of your door sets the opening; the glass gives it its own detail.
More decorative patterns
Aspen
Monza
Palma
Edwardian
Kara Brass
Most decorative designs are triple glazed and laminated. Chatsworth and Wentworth are double glazed. The quote tool shows the options for your chosen door; we confirm availability before ordering.
Colour
A colour that belongs
on your home.
Match the windows, pick up the brickwork or give the entrance a colour of its own. You can choose a different finish inside.
This is a selection of the standard range. Any RAL colour can be matched beyond it. We bring physical swatches to your consultation so you can check the colour in your own light.
Door handles
Eight handle finishes on a long backplate.
The backplate carries the lever and the cylinder aperture together, so the lock and the handle are settled as one decision rather than two. The finish you pick runs through the letterplate, hinges and threshold as well.
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Black
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White
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Antique Black
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Anthracite
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Satin Silver
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Brushed Steel
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Chrome
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Gold
Which handles a door can take depends on the slab, the lock set and the colour package, so we confirm the exact hardware at specification stage. See the full handle specification

Fitted by us
A different entrance.
The same home.
For this Milton Keynes home, we fitted an anthracite grey Rustic Renown style door with a full-height glazed sidelight. White on the inside keeps the hallway bright.
We survey the opening, check the threshold and hardware, then return with our own installers. Your new door comes with a ten-year insurance-backed installation guarantee.
See this installation“Fenster have just completed a front door installation on my new property - fantastic job and strongly recommend! The online design tool is great, Perry back at HQ is brilliant as is his communication. Andy, who installed the door, is a top gent and professional. Will definitely be…”
Useful answers
Before you choose.
From fitted prices to colour and maintenance. If you want to talk through your own doorway, we can help.
Read the price guideHow much does a composite door cost fitted?
A checked installation example was £2,000 including VAT: a 900 x 2100mm Distinction Esteem, anthracite grey outside and white inside, with a low aluminium threshold, clear glass and a chrome lever handle. Your price depends on the size, style, glass, hardware and any side panels. Use the quote tool for your specification, or read our composite door price guide. The final specification and price are confirmed after survey.
Why do you fit Distinction composite doors?
The 44.5mm slab combines a GRP outer skin, water-resistant polymer edges, engineered wood stiles, a reinforced central board and a foam-filled insulating core. It gives us a well-built door with a broad choice of styles and finishes. You can see the doors and try the hardware at our Milton Keynes showroom.
What security comes with the door?
Every door we fit has AI Secure locking, with an APECS 3-star cylinder and an ILH Duplex multipoint lock. If either lock component fails in a break-in, the guarantee covers up to £5,000 in compensation. The terms are confirmed before you order, alongside the complete doorset specification.
Can I choose different colours inside and outside?
Yes. Choose a standard finish or a RAL colour match outside, with a different finish inside if you prefer. Glass and hardware are selected for the chosen door style. We bring physical colour swatches to your consultation and confirm the complete combination before ordering.
Do composite doors need repainting?
No. Clean the surface with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, pressure washers and solvents. Painting the door voids the surface warranty, so choose the finish you want when specifying it.
How energy efficient is a composite door?
The foam-filled slab helps insulate the entrance. A U-value applies to the complete doorset, including its frame, glass and threshold, so it depends on the door you choose. Ask us for the performance information for your final specification; one figure would not describe every combination on this page.
Put a price to it
Your door.
Your specification.
Your quote.
Choose the style, sizes, colour, glass and handles in our online tool. We confirm the final specification and price after survey.
If you would rather build the quote with us, book a free consultation.
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A photograph and rough sizes are useful. Send what you have and we will help you settle the style, glass, threshold and hardware.