Trimlite was founded in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Larry Elliott, Douglas Schick, and David Nicol. What began as a small manufacturer of decorative glass inserts for steel door fabricators has grown into one of North America’s leading door manufacturers, now operating 10 locations in 4 countries. Trimlite designs and produces premium-quality interior doors, exterior doors, decorative glass doorlites, and accessories. North Shore Door is a listed Trimlite dealer, carrying their interior door range, including glass French doors, modern style doors, raised panel doors, shaker doors, moulded panel doors, and flush doors.
Trimlite began in 1982 as a small Vancouver manufacturer of decorative glass inserts for steel door fabricators and wood door manufacturers. The company opened its first stile-and-rail door manufacturing facility in 1993, and by 1995 had established a presence in Vietnam to expand its decorative glass capabilities. Today, Trimlite owns and operates 10 locations in 4 countries, manufacturing and distributing interior doors, exterior doors, door glass, and door accessories to both single-family and multi-family housing markets.
Trimlite partners with trusted manufacturers including Simpson Doors, Plastpro, and Cardinal IG to offer a comprehensive product range. With advanced glass and stile-and-rail wood door manufacturing facilities and distribution centres throughout Canada and the USA, Trimlite builds products customised to suit local and regional building trends. They describe themselves as a problem-solving, service-oriented company focused on delivering superior door and doorlite products.
Trimlite was born right here in Vancouver in 1982 and has grown into a company with 10 locations in 4 countries. That local founding means they understand West Coast design preferences and building standards, while their global manufacturing scale ensures consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable supply.
Trimlite’s roots are in decorative glass — and that expertise shows across their product line. From glass French doors and woodbar French doors to decorative doorlites with intricate designs, Trimlite brings a level of glass craftsmanship that few door manufacturers can match. They partner with Cardinal IG for premium insulated glass.
Trimlite offers one of the widest interior door selections available: glass French doors, French woodbar doors, modern style doors, raised panel doors, flat panel ovolo bead doors, HD interior doors, moulded panel doors, flush doors, shaker doors, and bifolds. Every style from traditional to contemporary is covered.
North Shore Door is officially listed on Trimlite’s dealer network at trimlite.com. This means direct access to the full Trimlite catalogue, proper warranty registration, and manufacturer support. NSD’s showroom team is trained on the extensive Trimlite collection.
Visit our 2,500-square-foot North Vancouver showroom to explore Trimlite’s interior door collection. Our team can walk you through the extensive range of styles, from decorative glass French doors to modern shaker designs, and help you choose the right door for every room in your home.
Trimlite was founded in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and maintains its Canadian roots while operating 10 locations in 4 countries. Distribution centres are located throughout Canada and the USA, and manufacturing facilities include advanced glass and stile-and-rail wood door production.
Trimlite manufactures both interior and exterior doors, plus decorative glass doorlites and accessories. Interior door styles include glass French doors, French woodbar doors, modern style doors, raised panel doors, flat panel doors, HD interior doors, moulded panel doors, flush doors, shaker doors, and bifolds. Exterior door accessories are also available.
Trimlite provides warranty coverage on their products, including an insulated glass warranty, a miniblind warranty, and an interior door warranty. Finishing instructions must be followed to maintain warranty validity. Full warranty documentation is available through North Shore Door.
Yes. Decorative glass is Trimlite’s original expertise. The company started in 1982 as a decorative glass manufacturer and still produces premium doorlites and glass inserts. They partner with Cardinal IG for insulated glass and offer a wide range of decorative designs for both interior and exterior door applications
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