85 Entrance, Internal, Sliding & Bi-folding Doors Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Spring 2026 Back to Black: 2025 in colour SHEERLINE CAN reveal that for the first time since the system was launched, Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) was not the most popular colour of the year. Instead, it has been replaced by Jet Black (RAL 9005). For many in the industry, this will not come as a surprise as Jet Black was always going to have a successful year thanks to the popularity of heritage style products. At the same time, the popularity of Anthracite has been steadily decreasing yearon-year, accounting for 30% of Sheerline orders in 2025, down from 33% in 2024 and 38% in 2023 respectively. The picture from 2025 is very similar to 2024 in that homeowners are increasingly opting for bespoke colours, especially shades of grey, green, and blue, which collectively account for over a third of all colour choices (37%). This includes 58 different shades of grey, with Anthracite, Agate Grey (RAL 7038), and Pebble Grey (RAL 7032) all making the top ten. Sheerline’s Production Director, Eddy Webb, commented: “Whether it’s a school refurbishment or home renovation project, what the figures from 2025 tell us is that people aren’t afraid to choose something a bit different – whether that’s a striking shade of yellow like Colza Yellow (RAL 1021), Flame Red (RAL 3000), or Emerald Green (RAL 6001).” In addition, textured finishes have become much more desirable. From 2024 to 2025, there has been an increase of 155% in popularity of Jet Black Textured products. This moved it from being the 18th most popular colour last year to 8th this year, driven by the increase in popularity of heritage style products such as the Classic Heritage Door. The reason Sheerline can provide a comprehensive overview of its colour stats is because everything is powder-coated in-house at its state-of-the-art paint facility. This offers a number of benefits including stringent quality control checks, which go above and beyond the requirements of the accreditations it holds with QUALICOAT and Axalta. ww.sheerline.com Low-Threshold Option Added to Leading Sliding Door Range REHAU has announced the launch of its new SLINOVA low-threshold sliding door, expanding its highly successful SLINOVA range and offering fabricators and installers a more accessible, solution. THE NEW feature builds on the strong market performance of the existing SLINOVA system, which recently celebrated the end of its first year in production. During this time, over eight thousand doors have been manufactured in the UK – reaffirming its position as one of REHAU’s most in-demand products. SLINOVA’s success is down to multiple factors, including its simplicity of fabrication and installation compared to other sliding door options. Its sleek aesthetic, streamlined profile, and customisable options, including 20 colour combinations, make SLINOVA a standout in the wider REHAU product portfolio. Driven by growing customer demand, the low-threshold has been designed to support easier, more seamless access between indoor and outdoor spaces. The system is suitable for applications where accessibility is a priority, including for wheelchair users and individuals with reduced mobility. The new design incorporates an aluminium thermal break to maximise energy efficiency, while optional clip-on ramps and tread plates can be added where enhanced accessibility is needed. window.rehau.com
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