Hormann rollmatic decopaint finish aluminium roller garage doors

Hörmann RollMatic 2 – Decopaint Finish

The Hörmann RollMatic 2 with Decopaint finish offers the warm, natural appearance of timber combined with the advanced engineering of a spring-balanced aluminium roller door. The Decopaint system uses a special painting process to create a realistic "wood look" on the curtain profiles, providing a cost-effective and durable alternative to foil-coated finishes.

The Decopaint Difference

Unlike the Decograin range, which uses a synthetic foil laminate, Decopaint is a high-quality paint system applied directly to the aluminium slats. It replicates the aesthetic of timber grain while maintaining the robustness of a painted finish. Available in two classic designs—Golden Oak and Rosewood—it allows you to match your garage door to existing timber joinery or PVC-u windows without the maintenance required for real wood.

Note: To provide a clean, complementary frame, the side guides and box enclosure are supplied in a solid powder-coated colour (typically brown) to match the base tone of the timber effect.

Advanced Spring-Balanced Technology

The RollMatic 2 is a revolution in roller door design. Unlike standard roller shutters that rely solely on a motor to lift the curtain, this model features a tension spring assembly mounted vertically on one side. This operates on the same principle as a sectional door, counterbalancing the weight of the curtain.

Key Benefits of the RollMatic 2 System:

• Effortless Manual Override: Because the springs hold the weight, you can disengage the motor and lift the door by hand in seconds. There is no need for a slow, physically demanding crank handle in a power cut.
• Reduced Wear: The external motor drives the door but doesn't lift the dead weight, significantly extending the life of the operator.
• Smoother Operation: The spring balance ensures a consistent, smooth travel speed with "Soft Start" and "Soft Stop" technology to protect the mechanism.

Intelligent Safety – No Sensors Required

Because the door is spring-balanced, the motor is highly sensitive to any resistance. If the door encounters an obstruction—such as a car bumper or a person—it stops and reverses immediately. This built-in force limitation removes the need for vulnerable bottom-edge sensors, spiral cables, or photocells, making the door cleaner in design and more reliable.

Construction & Security

The curtain is formed from high-quality, double-skinned aluminium slats filled with rigid foam for insulation and stability. For security, the door features a mechanical locking kit to prevent it from being pushed up from the outside, along with storm anchors in the profile ends. These anchors lock the curtain into the guides, providing excellent resistance against high wind loads and lateral forcing.

Installation & Ordering

The RollMatic 2 is designed for installation behind the opening (Internal Face Fix) or between the opening (Reveal Fix). We do not recommend this door for external face fitting; for such applications, please view the SeceuroGlide or Samson SRD77 ranges.

Important Ordering Note: When ordering a RollMatic 2, the dimensions required are the Opening Sizes (Grid Width x Grid Height). The guides (110mm each side) and the hood box (290mm/335mm) are added on top of these dimensions. Please calculate your total footprint carefully to ensure you have sufficient sideroom and headroom.

Standard Specification

• Curtain: Double-skinned aluminium with Decopaint timber-effect finish.
• Frame: Side guides and fascia colour-matched in solid brown base colour.
• Motor Position: Left Hand Side (viewed from inside).
• Control: Internal control box with integrated light and push-button.
• Remotes: 2 x BiSecur Handsets (1 x Mini, 1 x Micro).
• Safety: Integral automatic safety cut-out (obstacle detection).
• Emergency Release: Internal pull-cord release (spring-assisted manual lift).

Applications & Suitability – RollMatic 2

The Hörmann RollMatic 2 is distinct from almost every other roller garage door on the market. While standard roller doors rely on a tubular motor inside the barrel to lift the full dead weight of the curtain, the RollMatic 2 uses a tension spring counterbalance system and an external drive. This unique engineering makes it the preferred choice for specific applications where safety, ease of use, and reliability are paramount.

1. The Best Choice for Manual Accessibility

The most significant advantage of the RollMatic 2 is the manual override system. In a standard tubular motor door, if the power fails, you must insert a crank handle and wind the door up manually—a slow, physically demanding process that can take minutes.

The RollMatic 2 Difference: Because the heavy curtain is counterbalanced by springs, the motor does not hold the weight. In an emergency, you simply pull a cord to disengage the external drive, and you can lift the door by hand with minimal effort. This makes it the ideal application for:

• Elderly Homeowners: No physical strength is required to crank a heavy gear system.
• Users with Limited Mobility: If you have shoulder or back issues, this is the safest roller door to operate manually.
• Emergency Exits: The door can be opened in seconds rather than minutes, which is critical in an emergency.

2. Garages Without a Second Entrance

If your garage is detached or has no pedestrian side door, a power cut can leave you locked out (or in). While all electric doors have emergency release options, the RollMatic 2 is superior for single-entrance garages.

With the optional external release kit, you turn a key in a discreet cylinder on the fascia, which disengages the drive. You can then push the door up effortlessly. There is no need for a fiddly external crank handle hole or the risk of a crank handle snapping under load.

3. High-Traffic Family Homes

The RollMatic 2 features "Soft" force limitation technology. Because the motor is external and the door is balanced, the drive unit is extremely sensitive to obstructions.

Unlike other doors that rely on optical sensors or rubber edge strips (which can be knocked, damaged, or fail due to dirty floors), the RollMatic 2 stops immediately if it touches an obstacle. This makes it a robust solution for busy family garages with children, pets, and bicycles, where sensor misalignment can be a frequent nuisance.

4. Quiet Residential Areas

The external motor drive is mechanically separated from the main barrel and uses a smooth gearing system. Combined with the spring balance, this puts less strain on the motor and results in significantly quieter operation compared to the "hum and rattle" of many tubular motor doors. This is perfect for garages located directly beneath bedrooms or in terraced housing.

5. Short Driveways & Pavement Frontage

Like all roller doors, the RollMatic 2 opens vertically. This allows you to park right up to the door without risking collision. It is fully compliant with regulations for garages opening directly onto public footpaths, as no part of the door swings out during operation.

6. Exposed Locations (High Wind)

The RollMatic 2 is fitted with storm anchors as standard. These are hooks located in the ends of the profiles that lock the curtain into the side guides. This makes the door highly resistant to wind pressure, preventing the curtain from blowing out of the tracks during storms—a common failure point on cheaper roller doors.

Specification – RollMatic 2 (Decopaint)

Size Range

• Max Width (Opening Width): 6000 mm
• Max Height (Opening Height): 3100 mm

Important: Measuring & Ordering Rules

Please Note: The ordering method for the RollMatic 2 differs from the RollMatic T and most other roller doors.

• Ordering Width = Grid Width (Opening Size): You order the width of the opening (daylight opening), not the total over-guide width. The 110 mm side guides are added in addition to your ordering size.
• Ordering Height = Grid Height (Opening Height): You order the height of the opening, not the total height including the box. The hood enclosure is added on top of your ordering size.

Installation Clearances

To fit this door behind the opening (Internal Face Fix), you need the following clear space:

• Side Guides: 110 mm required on both sides (regardless of door size).
• Headroom (Box Enclosure):
  • Doors ≤ 2300 mm high: 290 mm headroom required.
  • Doors > 2301 mm high: 335 mm headroom required.

Decopaint Surface Finishes

The Decopaint system is a special painting process that applies a timber design to the aluminium curtain profiles. Available in:

• Golden Oak: Medium brown, yellow, and gold surface with vibrant oak character.
• Rosewood: Reddish-brown striped timber design.

Frame Colour Matching (Decopaint)

To ensure a neat, complementary frame, the non-timber components are finished in a solid colour:

• Side Guides: Powder-coated in a solid base colour (e.g., brown) to match the timber tone.
• Fascia Panel/Box: Powder-coated in a solid base colour (e.g., brown).

(Note: The wood grain effect is applied to the curtain slats only).

Construction & Materials

• Curtain: Roll-formed double-skinned aluminium slats.
• Insulation: Polyurethane rigid foam core.
• Counterbalance: Tension spring assembly (vertical) to assist opening/closing.
• Wind Resistance: Fitted with storm anchors as standard.

Operator & Control Data

• Drive System: External motor drive (mounted to side guide).
• Safety: Integral force limitation (no bottom-edge sensors required).
• Handsets: 2 x BiSecur transmitters included (1 x HSE 4 Mini, 1 x HSE 2 Micro).
• Control Unit: Separate control box with impulse control and integrated LED lighting.
• Features: Soft start / soft stop technology.

Standard Equipment

• Fully enclosed aluminium hood/box.
• Emergency internal release (pull cord) for power failure.
• Mechanical security kit (prevents forced lifting).
• Compensation kit (for mounting on uneven walls).

Installation & Fitting Requirements – RollMatic 2

The Hörmann RollMatic 2 is designed for professional installation and requires careful planning to ensure a perfect fit. This section outlines the critical dimensions and installation considerations you need to check before ordering.

Fitting Locations

The RollMatic 2 is engineered for two specific installation scenarios:

1. Internal Face Fix (Recommended): The door is fitted to the inside face of the garage wall, with the guides and box sitting behind the structural opening. This maximises your drive-through width and height.
2. Reveal Fix (In-Between): The door is fitted within the opening itself (between the brickwork jambs). The guides and box sit inside the reveal, reducing the available drive-through space.

Important: We do not recommend this model for external face installation. If you require an external fitting, please view the SeceuroGlide range.

Headroom & Sideroom Requirements

To fit the door comfortably, you must ensure you have sufficient clear space:

• Headroom (Box Size):
  • Doors ≤ 2300 mm high: 290 mm clear headroom required.
  • Doors > 2300 mm high: 335 mm clear headroom required.
• Sideroom (Guide Width):
  • 110 mm required on each side (all door sizes).

Understanding the RollMatic 2 Ordering System

Critical Difference: Unlike the RollMatic T, the RollMatic 2 uses a different ordering method. You order the opening size (daylight opening), and Hörmann then adds the guides and box on top of this measurement.

How to Measure for Internal Face Fixing (Behind Opening)

This is the most common and recommended method.

1. Width: Measure the structural opening width at the tightest point. This is your Ordering Width.
2. Height: Measure from the finished floor level to the underside of the lintel. This is your Ordering Height.
3. Check Clearance: You need 110 mm of clear wall space on both sides and 290 mm (or 335 mm) of clear space above the lintel for the box.

How to Measure for Reveal Fixing (In-Between Opening)

If you are fitting the door within the opening (less common), you must account for the guides and box within the available space.

1. Width: Measure the tightest structural width. Deduct 220 mm (110 mm per side) to get your Ordering Width.
2. Height: Measure from the finished floor to the underside of the lintel. Deduct 290 mm or 335 mm (depending on door height) to get your Ordering Height.

Motor Position & Access

The external motor drive unit is positioned on the Left Hand Side (when viewed from inside the garage looking out). Ensure there is clear access to this side for installation, maintenance, and emergency manual operation.

Structural Requirements

• Wall Strength: The walls must be structurally sound and capable of supporting the fixings. Lightweight blockwork or hollow walls may require additional reinforcement.
• Floor Level: The floor should be reasonably level. Minor irregularities can be accommodated by the flexible rubber bottom seal, but severe slopes may require additional work.
• Lintel Support: The lintel must be strong enough to support the weight of the curtain box and motor assembly.

Electrical Connection

The motor requires a standard 230V / 240V mains supply. The connection cable is supplied with a 3-pin plug. Ensure a power socket is available within reach of the motor position, or arrange for a qualified electrician to install a spur.

Compensation Kit (Standard)

The RollMatic 2 includes a compensation kit as standard. This allows for minor adjustments if the walls are slightly uneven or out of plumb, ensuring a flush fit without gaps.

Second Entrance Requirement

If your garage has no other means of access (side door or personnel door), you must order the optional external emergency release. This allows you to manually open the door from outside in the event of a power failure.

The Hörmann RollMatic 2 is a premium garage door engineered for longevity and reliability. When purchased through Samson Doors, an authorised distributor, your door is backed by Hörmann's comprehensive manufacturer warranty.

Warranty Coverage

Hörmann grants a warranty covering the safe and reliable function of the garage door for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. This warranty demonstrates the confidence Hörmann has in the durability of its products.

Specific Warranty Periods:

• 10 Years: Safe and reliable function of the door mechanism and steel frame.
• 10 Years: Panel corrosion (rust-through) from the inside out.
• 5 Years: Springs, wire cables, track rollers, hinges, and guide rollers.
• 5 Years: Electric operator mechanics, motor, and motor control systems.
• 5 Years: Foil-coated timber-effect finishes (Decograin).
• 2 Years: Radio equipment (handsets/receivers), accessories, and system controls.
• 6 Months: Replacement parts.

Please Note: Consumable items such as batteries, bulbs, and fuses are not covered under warranty.

Conditions of Warranty

The warranty is valid for the original purchaser and covers defects proven to be attributed to a material or manufacturing fault. To maintain the validity of your warranty, the door must be:

1. Purchased through an authorised distribution channel (like Samson Doors).
2. Installed correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Maintained and serviced regularly in accordance with the care guidelines.

What is Not Covered?

The warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by:

• Improper installation or negligent maintenance.
• Normal wear and tear.
• External influences such as fire, water, salts, acids, or abnormal environmental conditions.
• Mechanical damage caused by improper transport or fitting.
• Use of non-original Hörmann parts without approval.
• Removal or defacing of the product identification number.

Making a Claim

In the unlikely event of a fault, please contact Samson Doors in the first instance. We will require:

• Your original proof of purchase (invoice).
• The product number and description (found on the ID label attached to the door).
• A clear description and photos of the defect.

We will then liaise with Hörmann's Product Services Department to process your claim. Hörmann reserves the right to repair, replace, or refund the defective component at their discretion.