Collection: Black Fire Doors

Benefits of installing black fire doors

Choosing a black fire door is no longer just about ticking a box for building regulations; it is a design-led decision that adds value, character, and protection to your property. Here are the key advantages:

• Critical Safety & Protection: First and foremost, an FD30 fire door provides a minimum of 30 minutes of protection against the spread of fire and smoke. This vital window of time allows occupants to escape safely and can significantly reduce damage to the building's structure.
• Solid Core Quality: To achieve their fire rating, these doors are constructed with a high-density solid core. This makes them significantly heavier and more robust than standard hollow doors, giving them a premium, substantial feel when opening and closing.
• Acoustic Insulation: Due to their thickness (44mm) and material composition, black fire doors offer superior soundproofing compared to standard joinery.
• On-Trend Aesthetics: Black internal doors are a staple of the "Industrial Luxe" interior trend. They act as a visual anchor, creating a stunning contrast against neutral walls and framing the view into the next room like a piece of art.
• Low Maintenance Finish: One of the biggest benefits of our range is that most of our black fire doors are fully finished. Painting a door black yourself can be difficult to get right (showing brush strokes or trapping dust); buying pre-finished ensures a flawless, durable surface that naturally hides finger marks and scuffs better than white doors.

Black fire door regulations and standards

If you would like to know more about internal fire doors, we have a comprehensive resource, Internal Fire Doors - A Complete Guide, available on our blog, which will answer all of your questions. Below is a list of quick regulations and standards you should be aware of:

• FD30 Rating: Certified to withstand fire and smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes, providing vital evacuation time.
• 44mm Thickness: Due to the solid core, these are thicker than standard (35mm) doors. Always check that your existing frames are deep enough before ordering.
• Intumescent Strips: Essential for compliance, these strips expand under heat to seal the gap between the door and frame, preventing fire spread.
• Where Required: Typically mandatory for loft conversions, garage access, and protecting stairwells in 3-storey homes (townhouses).

For peace of mind, we sell all the door hardware required for your fire doors, from colour-matched intumescent strips to fire door frames and fire-rated handle sets.

Maintenance tips for black fire doors

Keep your doors compliant and looking flawless with these quick checks:

• Clean Gently: Black finishes show dust easily. Use a dry microfibre cloth to dust and a slightly damp cloth for fingerprints. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can scratch the surface.
• Inspect Seals: Regularly check that the intumescent strips (in the frame or door edge) are undamaged. Crucial: Never paint over these strips, as this stops them from working in a fire.
• Check Gaps: Ensure there is a consistent gap of 3mm to 4mm between the door and frame. Gaps larger than this may allow smoke to escape.
• Test Closing: Open the door halfway and let go. It should close fully and latch shut automatically. If it sticks, adjust the door closer mechanism immediately.
• Secure Hinges: Fire doors are heavy. Ensure all three hinges are firmly screwed in and showing no signs of leaking oil or wear.