Painting plastic windows

Over the years, a tradition has developed of painting window frames in white, many adhere to it today. But it was relevant for wooden structures. As soon as plastic windows appeared, they were also white, but today manufacturers offer other color options. Here are just products in tinted are much more expensive than traditional white. How to get out of this situation? Painting plastic windows can help, but many are afraid of this procedure, because there is a risk of spoiling the products. Today we will tell you how to do it right, without prejudice to window structures.

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Why do plastic windows repaint?

This work is not easy, time-consuming and responsible. In addition, it is not enough just to get a positive answer to the question of whether it is possible to paint plastic windows, it is very important to choose the right paint, because not every composition is suitable and there is still glass nearby. Therefore, you will have to show maximum attention, accuracy and caution. Before you understand what and how to paint, you need to find out why people have such a desire.

Main reasons:

• The covering of the window frame became unusable or its appearance deteriorated. This rarely happens, because polyvinyl chloride is a durable material, but still there are exceptions. If, for example, the purchase was made through intermediaries or the installation was performed poorly.
• If the design of the room has changed and there is a desire to adjust the color of the windows for it.
• I wanted something unusual, to distinguish the frames against the general background, so that they became the highlight of the interior.

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How to prepare for coloring windows?

DIY plastic window painting begins with preparatory work:

1. The surface must be carefully examined, because it must be clean, without residual moisture.
2. In order to properly prepare the frames, they must be cleaned and dried.
3. If there is a protective film on them, then it should be removed, especially with regard to the remains of the film in the corners - this can be done using a blade or a sharp knife. But it is recommended to act as carefully as possible so as not to damage the PVC coating.
4. Then the surface is wiped with a special cleaner for this material in order to permanently remove the residue of greasy deposits, especially with regard to kitchen windows.
5. Glasses are closed with film, tape or tape so that the paint does not get on them.
6. The same manipulations need to be done with slopes.

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Self-painting of plastic structures

It is very important to understand how plastic windows can be painted. This is one of the main stages of work. It is recommended to use special coloring compounds for polyvinyl chloride, apply them using a spray or brush. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that the temperature in the room does not exceed 18 degrees, and humidity 80 percent.

Important! Although many people consider the best tool for painting spray guns, it is better to abandon its use, because no matter how you carefully close everything, the paint applied by the sprayer can still penetrate the most secluded places.

That is why always keep a brush on hand, not too wide and soft. If we talk more about paint, then it can be:

• Car enamel, which is excellent in this matter.
• Acrylic varnish to create a matte soft surface. Only it is applied exclusively with a brush.
• Nitro-paint. Many quite successfully use it, but when working with such compositions it is necessary to constantly ventilate the room.

Important! During the staining, you can not neglect the rules of personal safety, since you can pay for it with your own health.

Stain as follows:

1. Clean the window structure with a special cleaner.
2. Treat the entire surface before painting with fine emery paper to give it a matte color and a slightly rough texture.
3. Primer the frame with PVC.
4. Apply one coat of paint, 80 microns thick. Let it dry for 10 hours.
5. To give the surface a metallic effect, apply a second coat of paint and colorless varnish.

Important! To achieve the maximum effect, to create a truly harmonious design, it is better to paint not only the windows, but also the cornice in the color of the surrounding design. Fans of extravagant and bold decisions should pay attention to bright shades or their combination.

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Can plastic windows be painted brown? Of course, yes, and not only in brown, you can choose any shade that you consider the most appropriate and suitable for your interior. But the main thing - do not forget about preliminary preparation, do not be too lazy to carefully examine the frames, and be sure to listen to the advice of professionals.