How to paint vinyl window frames.
Can you paint white vinyl windows black.
Whether you are installing brand new windows on a new construction as we did or you want to give your current windows a fresh modern look with here is an easy technique you can use to paint your windows black.
Within the last 10 years someone replaced all of the windows with really nice tan vinyl windows.
Vinyl windows can be painted but you never want to apply a coat of paint directly to the vinyl itself.
For example if you have white windows you will want to avoid very dark colors.
I really don t understand why they wouldn t pick white.
Because windows are a thicker material the color doesn t matter so much.
Or black but i ve been on a mission to figure out how to paint them.
You can even find vinyl safe spray primer.
You never want to paint a dirty window as that will trap dirt beneath the paint.
But because you re probably painting over white bear in mind that painting a dark color could require more than two.
Vinyl gets hot in the sun and as a general rule you shouldn t paint vinyl siding more than a shade darker than the existing color because it can warp.
You can choose from their 100 color options in the vinylsafe palette or have them do a custom color match.
Painting vinyl is no longer.
Roughing up the frame encourages the primer to bond with the vinyl frames.
One of my biggest obstacles in this house has been the window color.
This job doesn t require a lot of tools and materials.
After tons of research today i m sharing all my tips for painting vinyl windows black.
Vinylsafe color technology promises a quality finish that resists blistering and peeling.
Some manufacturers will have recommendations on what colors you should use if you choose to paint their vinyl windows.
The surface is not ideal for paint so it is likely that paint applied directly to vinyl window frames will flake and peel off relatively quickly.
You may want to sand the windows using 220 grit sandpaper lightly.
Sherwin williams vinylsafe color technology provides a wide color selection and excellent performance on vinyl without buckling even when using a dark color.