UPVC Door Panels

How to Choose a Replacement uPVC Door Panel

Flat uPVC door panels are commonly used as infill panels in the lower section of residential doors and conservatory doors, and can also replace suitable glazed or solid infill sections where the frame accepts the same panel thickness. The new panel needs to match the space available in the existing glazing rebate and be trimmed to the required width and height.

The most important checks are the finished width, finished height and thickness. JCP's flat white panels are supplied at 750mm × 750mm and are available in 20mm, 24mm and 28mm thicknesses, depending on the product selected. Always confirm the thickness of the panel or unit being replaced before ordering.

Standard or Reinforced Door Panel?

Both types are designed to be trimmed to size during installation. JCP does not currently offer a cut-to-size service, so check that your required finished dimensions fit within the 750mm × 750mm blank before ordering.

How to Replace a uPVC Door Panel

With the door open, ease out the glazing beads holding the panel (usually on the inside) using a glazing knife or bead tool. Lift out the old panel, cut the new panel to the same size, and set it on packers in the same position as the old one. Refit the beads, tapping them home with a nylon-faced hammer, and check the gaskets sit evenly all the way round. Our glazing tools and glazing packers cover what you need.

Half and Quarter uPVC Door Panels

Many uPVC doors have a glazed upper section with a solid panel below the midrail. Our half & quarter door panels are flat white 750mm × 750mm blanks intended for this type of replacement work and other smaller infill areas. They are useful for replacing a damaged lower panel, covering a redundant pet-flap opening, or changing a suitable glazed section to a solid panel for increased privacy.

Can a Flat Panel Replace Glass?

In many suitable uPVC and conservatory frames, a flat panel can replace an existing double-glazed unit provided the panel thickness is compatible with the frame, beads and glazing system. The panel should be correctly supported and packed when fitted, just as the original infill unit was. If you are unsure, compare the thickness of the existing glass or panel with the available product options before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are JCP uPVC door panels?

Our current flat white replacement panels are supplied as 750mm × 750mm blanks. You cut the panel down to the width and height required for your door or frame. Available thicknesses include 20mm, 24mm and 28mm depending on the panel selected.

Do you cut uPVC door panels to size?

No. The panels are supplied as 750mm × 750mm blanks and need to be cut to the required finished dimensions during fitting.

What is the difference between standard and reinforced uPVC panels?

A reinforced panel includes an additional internal 4mm MDF reinforcement layer, giving the panel extra rigidity and impact resistance. Standard panels do not have this reinforcement. Check the individual product specification before choosing.

Can I use a uPVC panel to cover an old cat or dog flap?

Yes, replacing the complete affected panel is often a neat way to remove an unwanted pet-flap opening, provided your required finished panel size is within the supplied 750mm × 750mm blank and you choose the correct thickness for the door.

Can I use these panels in a conservatory?

They can be suitable for conservatory doors and compatible fixed frame sections where the required dimensions and panel thickness match the existing glazing system.

Do you sell decorative or moulded replacement door panels?

Our current range is focused on flat white replacement panels rather than moulded or decorative door-panel designs.

Why is checking the panel thickness so important?

The panel sits within the existing glazing rebate and is held by the door's beads and gaskets. If the replacement is the wrong thickness, the beads may not refit correctly or the panel may not be held securely. Measure the existing panel or double-glazed unit before ordering.