Fixing and buying guide
PREMDOR 6 PANEL MOULDED SMOOTH FD30 FIRESHIELD 762MM X 1981MM X 44MM
Who this door is for and where to use it
This door is designed for internal applications where FD30 fire safety performance is required. It suits escape routes, communal hallways, and shared spaces in residential properties and light commercial buildings. The traditional 6-panel profile works well in both period properties and contemporary settings. It is not suitable for external use or applications where higher fire ratings are mandated.
- FD30 fire rating for compliance with building regulations on escape routes
- Internal use only
- Suitable for residential and light commercial projects
- Works with period and modern interior designs
Sizing and compatibility
This door measures 762mm wide by 1981mm high by 44mm thick. The 762mm width is a standard single-door opening size. Check your door frame opening dimensions before purchase to ensure proper fit. The 44mm thickness is standard for internal doors and compatible with typical UK door frames and hardware. Confirm that your frame is square and plumb, and that the opening allows for standard hinges and latch hardware.
- Width 762mm: standard single-door opening
- Height 1981mm: standard UK internal door height
- Thickness 44mm: compatible with standard frames and hardware
- Measure your frame opening before ordering
Finish and preparation
The door arrives with a smooth white base coat applied. This is a primer-like finish designed to be painted or stained on-site to your chosen colour and specification. The smooth moulded faces accept paint, stain, or varnish readily. Plan for sanding lightly if required before final decoration, and allow adequate drying time between coats. Ensure the door is stored flat and protected from moisture and direct sunlight before installation.
- White base coat applied; ready for on-site painting or staining
- Smooth moulded surface accepts most finishes
- Light sanding may be needed before final decoration
- Store flat and protect from moisture until installation
Pre-installation checks
Before fitting, inspect the door for any damage in transit and check that your frame opening is square, plumb, and the correct size. Ensure hinges, latches, and other hardware are to hand and compatible with 44mm thickness. Confirm that your building regulations compliance requirements match the FD30 rating of this door. Allow the door to acclimatise to the room environment for 24 hours before final fitting if it has been stored in a different temperature or humidity.
- Check door for transit damage
- Verify frame opening is square and plumb
- Confirm FD30 rating meets your building regulations requirements
- Have hinges and hardware ready before installation
- Allow acclimatisation time before fitting