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Element Finishes

Introducing our new range of six special and bespoke Element finishes—designed to capture the natural beauty of metallic oxidation and ageing, while offering superior performance and longevity. With these innovative finishes, you can achieve stunning, durable effects that set your door apart, all with the reliability and quality you expect from The Manor Door Company.

Our Element finishes are a groundbreaking development in powder coating technology, designed to mimic the patinas that naturally occur due to metallic oxidation, ageing, and changes in composition. These striking designs are achieved using advanced polyester resin systems, creating a unique and tactile finish that not only looks beautiful but also provides excellent corrosion protection and weather resistance.

High-Performance Protection

These finishes offer outstanding corrosion protection, ensuring your door remains durable and resistant to the elements.

Superior Aesthetics

With a high level of colour and gloss retention, your door will maintain its vibrant appearance over time.

Tactile Appeal

The finishes provide a distinctive, tactile surface that enhances the overall look and feel of your door.

Quality Assurance

All powders in the Element range are Qualicoat Class 1 approved or better, conforming to ISO 12206 standards.

Design Freedom

All six Element finishes are now available on our door designer—start designing your dream door today.

Element vs. Corten: The Better Choice

We often get asked about Corten and whether we can apply it to our doors. While Corten steel has a distinct rusted look, it comes with certain drawbacks. Our Element finishes, however, provide the aesthetic appeal of Corten without the hassle. Here’s why Element is the superior choice:

Consistent Finish

Unlike Corten, which evolves over time, Element finishes maintain a consistent appearance that mimics natural rusting and ageing.

Lightweight Aluminium

Element finishes are applied to lightweight aluminium, reducing static load and offering greater design flexibility.

Low Maintenance

Element finishes require almost no maintenance—simply clean with water, much like washing windows.

Quick Turnaround

Enjoy faster lead times with Element finishes compared to the lengthy process of achieving a Corten look.

One-Finish System

Element finishes do not require additional sealing coats, unlike Corten, which needs maintenance and can lead to unseen corrosion.

Eco-Friendly

Element finishes use no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in their production or application, making them an environmentally responsible choice.

Perfect for Aluminium

Aluminium is 100% recyclable, offering a sustainable solution, whereas Corten is not.

Industry-Leading Guarantees

With extensive testing, Fortis provides guarantees on Element finishes that rival those of traditional architectural powder coatings.

No Pre-Conditioning Needed

What you see is what you get with Element finishes. Choose from a range of shades, including dark, medium, and light, with red, brown, or black dominant colours—no surprises, unlike Corten.

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