Our do it in a day projects is perfect for tidying up interior sills and frames to make them shiny and new again.
Diy painting wooden window frames.
A tired looking window stands out even more next to a freshly painted wall.
Nine times out of ten the time taken to re paint a window frame is down to the condition of the existing paintwork if it s in good order then a simple re coat will usually suffice however if the paint is old flaky and discoloured then it will need to be removed the frame sanded back and then fresh paint applied to produce a decent finish.
Also there is controversy that if you paint vinyl window frames a color darker than they already are solar heat will heat up the windows and warp the frames.
Although this might seem like a simple job painting wooden window frames should always be completed in a certain way.
Have a think about what colour to paint your windows.
Thoroughly clean your window frames to remove dirt dust or grease.
A coat of white paint will have a brightening effect.
Putting a fresh coat of paint on your exterior windows in a simple way to make an instant improvement to your curb appeal.
If you are able to remove your window frames doing so will make spraying them a much less arduous task.
This guide will take you through the process of stripping old paint and repainting exterior shutters and trim.
When painting vinyl windows use a primer that is made specifically for vinyl.
The problem with painting vinyl window frames is that paint doesn t adhere as well to vinyl window frames.
Preparing the work surface for aluminium window painting.