Choosing the Right Glass for Your Composite Door

When selecting a composite door, choosing the perfect glass is an important decision, as the right choice of glass can impact the overall look of your door. At Hurst Doors, we offer a wide range of glass options to suit everyone’s needs, ensuring you find the perfect balance between style and practicality. In this guide, we will explore the factors to consider when choosing the perfect glass for your composite door.

 

What Considerations Do You Need for Composite Door Glass?

When choosing glazing for your new composite door, there are certain things to take into consideration. Let’s take a look at what these are…

 

Privacy

Privacy is one of the main factors to consider when choosing composite door glass. The level of obscurity determines how much visibility the glass allows. For doors leading directly into private areas or facing busy streets, obscured or textured glass offers an excellent solution by letting in light while obscuring the view. Options like the Hurst exclusive Harmony Selena or Harmony Onyx and Alpine or Eminence provide privacy without compromising on design.

 

Style and Aesthetics

Your composite door is a focal point of your home, so its design should align with your property’s overall aesthetic. Our glass designs range from traditional to contemporary, offering homeowners the flexibility to match their door to their home and improve kerb appeal. For a classic touch, decorative designs such as Dorchester Blue, Simplicity Zinc or Reflections make a statement, while for modern style doors, designs such as the Aurora glass or Horizon glass add a contemporary, elegant touch.

 

Natural Light

A well-lit entrance makes your home feel welcoming and open. Choosing a composite door with large, glazed panels allows natural light to flood into your hallway or room, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. Obscured glass is ideal for maximising light while maintaining a comfortable level of privacy, options like our Sandblast or Satin glass are perfect examples of this.

 

Maintenance

All our composite doors and glass options require minimal maintenance. A quick wipe with warm, soapy water and a lint-free cloth is all it takes to keep them looking their best.

 

Should You Choose Triple or Double Glazing?

Both double and triple glazing options offer excellent energy efficiency and soundproofing, but which is right for your home?

• Double Glazing: The standard option for many composite doors, double glazing provides strong thermal insulation and a wide range of decorative designs.
• Triple Glazing: With an additional layer of glass, triple glazing enhances energy efficiency and noise reduction, making it ideal for properties in high-traffic areas. It also offers added security due to its increased strength.

At Hurst Doors, we provide both triple and double glazed options, allowing you to select the glazing that best suits your requirements.

 

What Composite Door Glass Options Are Available at Hurst?

At Hurst, we offer a wide range of composite door glass designs, ensuring there’s something for every style. These designs include:

• Colourful Glass Designs: Make a bold statement with vibrant options like Dorchester Amber or Dorchester Green, which combine decorative patterns with striking colours.
• Diamond Designs: For an elegant feel, choose designs like Simplicity Zinc or Trio Diamond, which feature modern geometric shapes.
• Obscured Designs: Perfect for privacy, sandblast options like our exclusive Harmony Selena and Harmony Onyx are a contemporary option, that add a touch of sophistication to your door.
• Exclusive Hurst Double-Glazed Designs: Unique to Hurst, our exclusive double-glazed designs such as our Bee and Butterfly bring charm and individuality to your door. These options are perfect for homeowners looking for something truly distinctive.
• Triple Glazed Designs: For those wanting additional security, Hurst also provides a range of stunning decorative triple glazed designs such our Aurora, Reflections and New Orleans glass options.

 

Choosing Your Glass with Our Door Designer

At Hurst Doors, we make selecting your perfect composite door easy with our online Door Designer tool. This door configurator lets you explore all door styles and glass combinations, providing a realistic visualisation of how your finished door will look. You can even see what your chosen door would look like on your home, request a quote and have your request forwarded to your local installer with a few clicks of a button.

For even more composite door inspiration, our composite door brochure features the full range of composite door styles, colours, glazing and hardware available. With these resources, you can feel confident in making an informed decision.

 

Personalise Your Glass

If you’re looking to add a personal touch, our Direct Digital Glass printing technology allows you to customise your door glass. Whether it’s a cherished photo of your family pet, a picture of your favourite landscape, or an abstract pattern that complements your home’s decor, we can bring your vision to life. This service enables homeowners to create a truly bespoke door, ensuring your entrance is as unique as you are.

Selecting the right door glass for your composite door involves a careful balance between privacy, aesthetics, and practicality. By considering factors such as privacy, style and natural light, you can make an informed decision that enhances the overall appeal of your home.

 

For more information on our composite doors and different glass options download one of our brochures or speak to your nearest Hurst Door installer.