French Double Doors

We stock a wide range of quality french door furniture including Fab & Fix windsor and balmoral handles and a vast array of french door locks for composite, timber, aluminium and PVCu doors. 

French doors have two doors that open outwards, so it’s crucial that the locking mechanism you choose  is secure enough so that they can’t be forced open. At ERA, we offer multipoint and rebated door locks which are the safest double door locking systems on the market.

Designed to operate a multi point lock with a euro cylinder, our selection of ergonomic french door handles are perfectly tailored to meet both the needs of door manufacturers and replacement markets.

The Range

French doors are one of the most popular door choices in the UK for properties where an opening onto a garden, terrace or rear patio is required.

Their double-leaf format creates a wide, light-filled opening that connects indoor and outdoor living spaces in a way that a single door simply cannot match — making them a desirable feature on both new builds and renovation projects.

But that same double-leaf format presents a unique and specific security challenge that requires careful hardware specification to address correctly.

This is why the specification of the right locking system for French doors is so important.

For the hardware that faces the client every day — the handles — ERA offers Fab&Fix Windsor and Balmoral handle ranges, both of which are available in a choice of finishes and designed to operate euro cylinder multi-point locking systems.

These handles are ergonomically designed for smooth, reliable operation and are suitable for both door manufacturers specifying hardware for new production and for replacement applications on existing French door installations.

Whether you're installing French doors as part of a new build rear extension, replacing hardware on an existing set, or supplying door manufacturers with a consistent, quality hardware specification, ERA has the complete French door furniture package to meet your needs — from the locking system to the finishing handle, all from a single trusted supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardware does ERA stock for French double doors?

ERA stocks a comprehensive range of French door hardware including multi-point locks, rebated mortice locks, euro cylinder multi-point locking systems, and door handles across the Fab&Fix Windsor and Balmoral ranges.

The range covers French doors in all the most common materials — composite, timber, aluminium and PVCu — making ERA a practical single-source supplier for installers and door manufacturers working across different door specifications.

Why do French doors require specialist locking hardware?

French doors present a unique security challenge compared to single-leaf entrance doors because of their double-leaf format.

The two leaves meet at the centre of the opening, and this meeting point is the principal vulnerability — if both leaves are not secured independently and against each other, the door set can be forced by applying pressure or leverage at the point where they meet.

Standard single-door locking hardware is not designed to address this, which is why French doors require dedicated locking systems that secure both the active and inactive leaf reliably and resist attack at the meeting stile.

What is a rebated door lock and when is one needed for French doors?

A rebated door lock is a mortice lock designed for use in door configurations where the two leaves of a French door overlap — known as a rebated frame.

In a rebated French door, one leaf overlaps the other slightly at the meeting edge, which means a standard lock bolt cannot project far enough to engage cleanly with a keep in the opposing leaf or frame.

A rebated door lock is specifically engineered to accommodate this geometry, with a bolt throw and faceplate profile designed to function correctly in a rebated configuration.

ERA stocks rebated door locks as part of its French double door range.

What materials are ERA's French door locks and hardware suitable for?

ERA's French door hardware range is suitable for French doors in all the most commonly installed materials in the UK market — composite, timber, aluminium and PVCu.

This cross-material compatibility makes ERA a versatile supplier for installers and manufacturers who work across different door specifications, removing the need to source different hardware ranges for different door materials.

Can ERA's French door locks be operated with a euro cylinder?

Yes. ERA's multi-point locking systems for French doors are designed to operate with a euro profile cylinder, which is the most widely used cylinder format in the UK.

This allows installers to specify the most appropriate cylinder — from a standard security euro cylinder through to a British Standard 3-star anti-snap cylinder — to match the security requirements of the project, with the flexibility to upgrade the cylinder independently of the lock body at any point.

What handle ranges does ERA offer for French double doors?

ERA offers French door handles from its Fab&Fix range, specifically the Windsor and Balmoral styles.

Both are designed for ergonomic operation of euro cylinder multi-point locking systems and are available in a range of finishes to complement the overall aesthetic of the door and property.

The Fab&Fix range is known for its quality of construction and finish consistency, making it a reliable specification choice for both new door manufacturing and replacement hardware applications.