Can you paint UPVC window frames?
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Just wondering if you did this and how it turned out.
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Sue Op hasn't been back online since 22-08-20090
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Thanks savemoney.
Just wondering if anyone has done this successfully and would post photos0 -
Personally I think anything you do will look like a dreadful DIY bodge - plus it won't be reversible. Why not wait until you have the rest of the room decorated and the furniture in before deciding whether or not the current dark colour of the frame matches? By the time the windows are obscured by curtains, blinds and plants you'll probably find they fade into the background.0
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It seems there is a lot of confusion regarding painting PVC. I found an excellent resourse on painting plastic from Thai Plastic wood after a friend of mine made an excellent job of painting a garden office that was clad in PVC.
Sorry I had to remove the link as I am a new user but you can probably find the page if you visit thai plastic wood and then visit their guides page.
I hope this helps to clarify your options.;)0 -
Hi everyone.
I live in Toronto, Canada. I had the same problem (faded ivory windows). To change them- cost me a lot... I did a research and I found Aqua surtech. I ask them for an estimate (for my 21 windows in total) and after 1 month of waiting finally i got "magic" price - 3125$ plus tax. I was desperate but after another month of searching I found a company DM Neo paints.
I called them to get an estimate. In 2 days I already got an estimate on e-mail and surprise was that for the same 21 windows they ask 1650$ plus tax. In 2 weeks I got all my windows painted. It was over my expectation (they look brand new) and they are using the same paint as Aqua surtech.
So, it was unforgettable experience and I am very happy that I did this.
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Painting pvc is relatively easy to do. Colour needs to be sprayed and can be purchased in aerosol format also. Frame first needs to be cleaned using a specific solvent wipe which also acts as an adhesion promoter.
Two wipes are available: one for new pvc ( directly after protective film removal ) the other for " old pvc" Product has good UV resistance and can be used in exterior environments.
Material has a high solvent content and is intended for use by professional painters in well vented areas. Drying is very fast and frames are handleable in about 30 minutes0 -
Painting pvc is relatively easy to do. Colour needs to be sprayed and can be purchased in aerosol format also. Frame first needs to be cleaned using a specific solvent wipe which also acts as an adhesion promoter.
Two wipes are available: one for new pvc ( directly after protective film removal ) the other for " old pvc" Product has good UV resistance and can be used in exterior environments.
Material has a high solvent content and is intended for use by professional painters in well vented areas. Drying is very fast and frames are handleable in about 30 minutes
And what is the purpose of digging up a three year old post?Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0 -
And what is the purpose of digging up a three year old post?
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Post reads a bit spammy to me although it manages not to mention the product concerned does read like a copy / paste exercise.
I agree with that. He's probably waiting for someone to ask what products to recommend.
I wish the mods could set up a system so that new posters couldn't comment on a post that was more than say 3 months old. Would save a lot of this garbage!!Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0
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