Fixing and buying guide
Premdor FD30 fire door. Paint Grade Premium, 1981 x 762 44mm.
What this door is and who it is for
The Premdor FD30 is a fire-rated internal door meeting building regulations for fire safety in escape routes and protected areas. It is designed for builders, contractors, and serious DIY installers undertaking new builds, refurbishment projects, or maintenance work in domestic and commercial properties. The paint grade finish and trimmable construction make it particularly suited to projects where cost efficiency and on-site flexibility are important.
- FD30 fire rating provides 30 minutes fire resistance
- Paint grade veneer with exposed lippings on long edges
- 44mm thickness for structural integrity and acoustic performance
- Unfinished and ready for painting to your specification
- Trimmable for refurbishment and retrofit installations
Size and compatibility
This door measures 1981mm in height by 762mm in width, making it a standard internal single leaf door suitable for typical domestic and commercial doorways. Before purchase, confirm that your frame opening accommodates these dimensions and that your hinges, locks, and hardware are compatible with a 44mm thick door. Check that your frame is square and plumb, as the lipped edges require proper alignment for successful installation.
- Height: 1981mm, Width: 762mm
- 44mm thickness requires compatible hinges and hardware
- Suitable for standard internal frames
- Verify frame opening dimensions and condition before ordering
Pre-installation checks and preparation
Inspect the door on delivery for any damage to the veneer or lippings. Store it flat in a dry environment for at least 48 hours before installation to allow acclimatisation. Check that your frame is square, level, and plumb using a spirit level and straightedge. Ensure all hinges, locks, and fire-rated hardware are to hand and compatible with the door thickness. If trimming is required for your opening, plan cuts carefully to avoid damaging the veneer, and seal any cut edges with primer before painting.
- Inspect for transport damage on delivery
- Allow 48 hours acclimatisation in dry conditions
- Check frame is square, level, and plumb
- Confirm all hardware is compatible and fire-rated
- Plan any trimming carefully and seal cut edges with primer
Finishing and painting
The door arrives unlacquered and unfinished, ready for your chosen paint system. Apply a suitable primer to all surfaces, including any cut edges, before applying your finish coat. The exposed lippings on the long edges should be primed and painted as part of the overall finish to ensure durability and a professional appearance. Follow paint manufacturer instructions for drying times and application, and ensure adequate ventilation during finishing work.
- Door is supplied unfinished and unlacquered
- Prime all surfaces including exposed lippings and cut edges
- Apply finish paint according to manufacturer specification
- Allow adequate drying time between coats
- Ensure proper ventilation during painting