Most homeowners ask the same questions before choosing a DELUX security door. How much does it cost? Is an aluminium door really as secure as a steel one? Will the hack-free Flex make the doorway narrower? Can I keep using my own digital lock?
Here are straight answers to the seven questions we hear most often in our showrooms.
Key Takeaways
- A DELUX fully aluminium single door (3 ft x 7 ft) starts from around RM3,700, with the final price depending on series, size and design.
- Security comes from the locking system and frame rather than the weight of the door: up to 14 stainless steel lock bolts, the Double C Lock and a C+ grade lock cylinder.
- The hack-free Flex usually makes the doorway about 4 inches narrower in total, in exchange for no hacking, no plastering and no dust.
- A Flex installation takes about 3 hours.
- You can use your own digital lock or choose a DELUX one.
- There are 16 DELUX showrooms across Malaysia, including the flagship store in Puchong.
- Premium, Classic and Flex doors come with a Lifetime 1-to-1 Repair or Replace Warranty.
Table of Contents
- How Much Does a DELUX Security Door Cost?
- Is an Aluminium Door as Secure as a Steel Door?
- Does the Hack-Free Flex Make the Doorway Narrower?
- How Long Does a Flex Installation Take?
- Can I Use My Own Digital Lock?
- Is There a DELUX Showroom Near Me?
- What Warranty Comes With a DELUX Security Door?
1. How Much Does a DELUX Security Door Cost?
A DELUX fully aluminium single door at 3 ft x 7 ft starts from around RM3,700. The final price depends on four things:
- The series you choose: Premium, Classic or Basic.
- The size of the opening, including one-and-a-half and double doors.
- The design and colour.
- Whether you choose the hack-free Flex installation.
A digital lock is always quoted separately, so it is easy to compare like for like.
One-and-a-half and double doors cost more than a single door simply because there is more door, more frame and more locking hardware. The quickest way to get an exact figure is a site visit, where the sales consultant measures the opening and quotes for your chosen series and design.
When comparing quotations, it helps to look beyond the first price. Aluminium does not rust, so there is no repainting or rust treatment every few years. The powder coating carries a 10-year warranty and the door lock a 5-year warranty. If you choose Flex, you also avoid the cost, time and mess of hacking, plastering and cleaning up afterwards.
A quick guide to the three series: Premium has a 3 mm leaf and frame and comes in the largest sizes, and it is the most popular choice for the main entrance. Classic keeps the 14 lock bolts, the C+ grade cylinder and the Lifetime 1-to-1 Repair or Replace Warranty with a 2 mm leaf, and is often chosen for back doors. Basic, with 7 lock bolts, suits store rooms and other secondary doors.
For a full breakdown of what drives security door prices in Malaysia, see our guide to safety door prices.
2. Is an Aluminium Door as Secure as a Steel Door?
Weight is not what keeps a burglar out. Most break-in attempts target the lock points and the gaps around the frame, so what matters is how many points hold the door shut, where they are, and how firmly the frame holds them.
Here is how a DELUX AlutechDoor is built:
- Up to 14 stainless steel lock bolts, spread along the top, middle and bottom of the lock edge.
- The Double C Lock: two hook bolts that wrap from the door into the frame and back, so prying pulls them tighter.
- A C+ grade lock cylinder on Premium and Classic.
- 6063-T5 aluminium, with a 3 mm leaf and frame on Premium.
- Alubotic anti break-in clamping, which holds the perforated sheet firmly against prying.
- Hinge-side protection against the door being lifted off.
- Keys that can only be duplicated by a specialist locksmith, not at a roadside key cutter.
Key specs at a glance:
| Spec | Premium | Classic | Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Fully aluminium, 6063-T5 | Fully aluminium, 6063-T5 | Fully aluminium, 6063-T5 |
| Leaf and frame thickness | 3 mm | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Lock bolts | Up to 14 | Up to 14 | 7 |
| Lock cylinder | C+ grade | C+ grade | — |
| Lifetime 1-to-1 Repair or Replace Warranty | Yes | Yes | — |
| Hack-free Flex option | Yes | Yes | — |
| Powder coating warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Lock warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Premium is available in sizes up to 6 ft x 10 ft, with a single leaf up to 5 ft x 10 ft.
Whichever brand you are considering, these are the questions worth asking: how many lock bolts are there, are they spread along the full height of the door, how is the frame fixed to the wall, and what grade is the lock cylinder? A heavy door with a single lock point is easier to force than a lighter door locked at many points.
Aluminium also brings everyday advantages that steel and timber do not: no rust in Malaysian humidity, nothing for termites to feed on, and a perforated leaf that lets air through while keeping mosquitoes out.
To understand how lock points work, see our guide on how many lock points a security door needs.
3. Does the Hack-Free Flex Make the Doorway Narrower?
Yes, slightly. In a typical installation the doorway becomes about 4 inches narrower in total, roughly 2 inches on each side, because the new frame fits over your existing frame. Your sales consultant measures the opening on site and confirms the exact figure before anything is made.
In return, there is no hacking of walls, no re-plastering and no dust through the house. Flex is available on the Premium and Classic series, and the hack-free system is patent pending.
For most homes, the trade is an easy one. If your doorway is already narrow, or you regularly move large furniture through it, mention this during the site visit. The consultant will show you the finished width before you decide, so there are no surprises on installation day.
If you are still weighing up a grill door against a full security door, our comparison of security doors and grill doors covers ventilation, security and upkeep.
4. How Long Does a Flex Installation Take?
About 3 hours. Most existing doors can be replaced with Flex, and the sales consultant confirms your opening during the site visit.
Because there is no hacking, there is also no waiting for plaster to dry or paint to cure. Most homeowners have the old door out and the new one locked in the same morning or afternoon.
On installation day, the team removes the old door, fits the new frame over the existing one, hangs the door, then tests every lock bolt and the key cylinder before handing over the keys. Your sales consultant arranges the date in advance, so you only need someone at home to let the team in.
AlutechDoor Flex: upgrade your door the hack-free way, with no wall hacking.
5. Can I Use My Own Digital Lock?
Yes. You can buy your own digital lock, or choose a DELUX-brand digital lock, which is matched to the door’s locking system and carries a 2-year warranty.
One tip if you buy your own: a security door has several lock bolts, so choose a digital lock designed for multi-point security doors. The motor in a standard timber-door digital lock may not have enough torque to drive every bolt. If you are unsure whether a model will suit, ask us before you buy.
6. Is There a DELUX Showroom Near Me?
Most likely. DELUX has 16 showrooms across Malaysia, including the flagship store in Puchong, Selangor, with authorised showrooms in every state.
You can find the address and opening hours of each one on our dealers page. Visiting a showroom is the easiest way to feel the weight of the door, try the locks and compare finishes side by side. The doors on display are working doors, so you can open, close and lock them yourself.
To make the visit quicker, bring a few photos of your current door and doorway, and the rough width and height if you know them. The showroom team can then suggest a series and design that fit, and arrange a site visit to confirm the measurements.
7. What Warranty Comes With a DELUX Security Door?
| Warranty | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Lifetime 1-to-1 Repair or Replace (Premium, Classic and Flex) | Repair or replacement if your door is actually broken through |
| Powder coating | 10 years |
| Door lock | 5 years |
| Parts and accessories | 2 years |
| Digital lock | 2 years |
The Lifetime 1-to-1 Repair or Replace Warranty is the one most homeowners ask about. If a burglar actually breaks through a Premium, Classic or Flex door, DELUX repairs or replaces it. The point is simple: after a break-in, what you need most is a secure front door again, and this warranty is built around getting your door back to full strength.
For full details, see what happens if someone breaks through your security door.
Want to See It in Person?
Visit your nearest DELUX showroom to try the locks and see the finishes, or book a site visit and a sales consultant will measure your doorway.
