Kitchen back door won't close over the new tiles

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I bought my beautiful slate tiles (30x30x1 cm) but if I lay them, the uPVC back door won't close over them. It won't close over a standard 30x30x.95 cm tile either. The floor underneath is concrete but my fitter says he can't lower it, as it is too big a job. His solution is a new door.
Has anyone found a cheaper solution to this?

Can you rehang the door to open outwards?

Hi RoganJosh. It might be a bit odd?
And I keep it half open on the few occasions it's not raining in Manchester, so how would I get it to stay ajar?

Why would it be odd for it to open outwards? French/patio doors do. And you can get things fitted to keep them ajar.

Plane the bottom/sides?

Sorry, it's upvc- ignore

I've just asked my DH and he said you should be able to unscrew the hinges and readjust the door up a little bit to accommodate the tiles.

My back door opens out wards, secured open by bungee attached to hook in outside wall. We don't open it in the rain though.

Thank you, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
And LaurieFairyCake, my first response was to saw a bit off it. Useless uPVC.
But now there is hope (as opposed to a new door that wasn't budgeted for). Paul the plumber/fitter is coming round tonight and I will give him your expert suggestions.

Our back door opens outwards
The hinges are stiff enough to keep it roughly still when it is opened but you can always prop it half open with a wedge?

Sparechange, there's a little gap (the door frame itself) and then a step, so the door wouldn't actually touch the ground if it opened outwards. Might need TinklyLittleLaugh's bungee hook if we go down this route.
I think Paul the plumber will scoff at me, which is why your ideas are so important. Does anyone else have this type of interaction with their fitter? Or is everyone else's words listened to with reverence and respect? His work is impeccable, BTW.

You can adjust the hinges to raise the whole door, but you may find that you can't raise it sufficiently to clear the new floor or if you can then the lock may no longer align. Many uPVC doors are designed to only swing one way - you may be able to reverse the direction by taking the door plus frame out and turning the whole thing through 180 degrees.

My mums backdoor opens outwards , I thought that was normal . Get a door stop to stop it swinging .

If it wouldn't look odd, stop the tiles before the door and have an inset mat

Something like this

Thanks, RandomlyGenerated and Kaz2200. Both ideas to be discussed. Really useful. If the door can be reversed, I might be able to use a doorstop, Floralnomad.

Kaz220 has the best and most cost-effective solution. You still might not have the height for the coir mat shown in those photos (although look online, as you can get thin ones), but a 'turtle mat' (or cheaper alternatives) should work.

you might consider dumping the plastic door and getting a glazed wooden door and frame. It's so much easier to alter according to your needs or whim.

Alternative would be to get a new frame and door made and do the job properly rather than a botch up. I know it's not in the budget but will annoy you immensely going forwards. We had to consider this for our conservatory when considering laying underfloor heating plus flooring.

Hi PigletJohn and bouncydog, you might be right. I agree Kaz220 has a workable solution, origamiwarrior, but I think long term I might regret it.
Any suggestions for glazed wooden doors and frames on line? Or would you go local?

New door it is.
Just talked to Paul the plumber. He recommends a composite door. Anyone got experience of these?