Slate grey is the statement finish in our internal door range. It sits at the top of our price list, €440 to €500 per door, and it earns that place by doing something white and oak doors cannot do: it gives a hallway or living space a deliberate, designed look with no painting and no decoration needed.
This guide covers what you pay, where slate grey works and where it does not, what handles, floors and wall colours pair with it, and what a full house in slate grey comes to using our published prices.
The Short Answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much are slate grey doors at East Coast Doors? | €440 to €500 per door, depending on the model. |
| Are they pre-finished? | Yes. The colour is factory finished, so there is no painting after fitting. |
| What is included? | Frame liners, architraves, locks, handles and hinges on every door we supply. |
| Where do they work best? | Halls, living rooms and open plan spaces in homes with good natural light. |
| Full house guide price, doors only | About €3,520 to €4,000 for 8 doors in a 3-bed home, before fitting. Fitting is quoted after a free home measure. |
Why Homeowners Choose Slate Grey
Most Irish homes play safe with white doors, and there is nothing wrong with that. Slate grey is for the homeowner who wants the doors to be part of the design rather than background.
Three practical reasons sit behind the style choice:
- It hides everyday life well. Finger marks around handles, scuffs at kick level and dust all show less on mid grey than on brilliant white.
- It is a finished look from day one. Pre-finished means the colour and sheen are consistent on every door, including the edges you only notice when they are wrong.
- It anchors light rooms. In a bright, white walled new build, a run of grey doors down the hall stops the space feeling washed out.
Slate Grey Room by Room
Hallway. This is where slate grey has the biggest effect, because the hall is a corridor of doors. A matching set in grey with black handles looks like a hotel corridor in the best sense, planned and calm.
Living room and open plan. Grey doors hold their own against sofas, media units and darker flooring. In open plan spaces, one glazed grey door can divide the room without stealing light.
Kitchen. Grey doors pair naturally with grey, navy and handleless kitchens. If your kitchen units are white, grey doors give contrast without introducing a wood tone you then have to match.
Bedrooms. Grey works upstairs too, especially with white walls and grey or navy bedding. If a bedroom is small or north facing, test the colour in that light first, because grey deepens in low light.
Bathroom. A solid slate grey door with a privacy lock is a strong choice for a modern bathroom with black fittings, a pairing we see requested more every year.
What to Pair With Slate Grey Doors
Handles. Matt black lever handles are the most requested pairing and the sharpest look. Satin chrome softens the contrast, and brushed brass warms the grey up for period homes.
Walls. White and very light grey walls give the cleanest result. Deep colours, navy or forest green, make grey doors look rich rather than dark, as long as the room has the light for it.
Floors. Light oak and pale laminate lift grey doors. Mid grey floors can clash if the undertones differ, so bring a floor sample to the showroom or check both together at your measure.
Skirting and architrave. White architrave against a grey door is the standard crisp finish, and it is included with every door we supply. Grey architrave is possible in painted ranges but the pre-finished set is designed around the white contrast.
Slate Grey Prices and Full House Guide
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Slate grey internal door, per door | €440 to €500 |
| 3-bed home, 8 doors, doors only | About €3,520 to €4,000 |
| 4-bed home, 10 doors, doors only | About €4,400 to €5,000 |
| Fitting | Priced on your written quote after a free home measure |
| Included with every door | Frame liners, architraves, locks, handles and hinges |
Those full house figures use the same worked examples as our internal door fitting cost guide, where you can compare slate grey totals against white, oak and white oak for the same house.
You can see the models and prices on our slate grey doors page and across the full door range.
Slate Grey or White: How to Decide
Choose slate grey if your home has good light, a modern kitchen or bathroom, and you want the doors noticed. Choose white if your rooms are small or north facing, or if you are preparing a house for sale and want the broadest appeal. Our white internal doors style guide covers the white options in the same detail.
A middle path also works: slate grey downstairs where the living happens, and white upstairs where the bedrooms want light. Because both are pre-finished, the quality and hardware story stays the same through the house.
See Them Fitted Before You Decide
Colour is the one thing a screen cannot settle. Slate grey changes with your light, your floor and your wall colour, which is why we check finishes against your home at the free home measure and why the doors are on display at our Julianstown showroom on Laytown Rd, Co. Meath.
Book a measure on 083 814 7923 or through the contact page, and we will measure every opening, check every frame, and quote the full job in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do slate grey internal doors cost in Ireland?
At East Coast Doors, slate grey internal doors are €440 to €500 per door. Every door includes frame liners, architraves, locks, handles and hinges. Fitting is priced on your written quote after a free home measure, and a full 3-bed house in slate grey comes to about €3,520 to €4,000 for the doors before fitting.
Do slate grey doors make a room look dark?
They can deepen a small, north facing room, which is why light matters more with grey than with white. In a bright hall or living room they look designed rather than dark, and glazed models bring light through where a room needs it.
What colour handles suit slate grey doors?
Matt black is the most popular pairing for a sharp modern look. Satin chrome gives a softer contrast, and brushed brass warms the grey for older or period homes.
Are slate grey doors hard to keep clean?
No, they are easier than brilliant white in daily use. Finger marks and scuffs show less on mid grey, and the pre-finished surface wipes clean with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull the factory finish.
Can I mix slate grey and white doors in one house?
Yes, and it is a common choice: slate grey downstairs for the living spaces, white upstairs for lighter bedrooms. Keep the handle style the same through the house so the set still reads as one job.
