How to paint a plastic windowsill?

Sofia Orlova

A window sill is an element of a window structure for the manufacture of which different materials are used. Recently, plastic has been popular, which is characterized by durability and wear resistance. The operational period of the plastic windowsill is less than the windows. This is due to the fact that the element is subjected to a load in the form of installing a flower pot on it. In order not to change the window sill, it is recommended to paint. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for choosing a paint and the algorithm for conducting work.

How to paint a plastic window sill

Can I paint a plastic windowsill?

If we talk about whether it is possible to paint a plastic window sill, then professional craftsmen allow the restoration of this element, but only by special means that do not harm the plastic.

Do not use enamel for restoration. The product is hardly applied to plastic, as a result of which the finish loses its attractiveness. Enamel also does not hold well on such a windowsill and begins to peel off quickly. For coloring the element, it is recommended to use only special compounds and adhere to the rules of decoration.

Why paint the windowsill?

A plastic window sill, unlike a wooden element, does not need regular restoration. It is recommended to paint the surface if cosmetic defects have appeared that spoil the appearance. You can mask the paint with small scratches, traces of a cache-pot that cannot be rubbed off and other similar imperfections.

The choice of material for coloring

How to paint a plastic window sill is an urgent issue that arises before restoration. There are several means.

Acrylic Compounds

Such products are made on a water basis. After application, the paint dries quickly, forming a durable layer on the surface that protects the substrate from mechanical damage. Other advantages of the composition are affordable cost and ease of use.

Polyurethane or Alkyd-Urethane Paint

Such materials are characterized by increased strength, which is especially true in cases where flower pots are placed on the windowsill. After hardening, the compositions are washed with household chemicals that are intended for plastic. The lack of materials is the high price.

Aerosol

To stain the plastic window sill, an aerosol is used, which is intended for the restoration of the plastic elements of the car - the bumper and others. The product creates a durable layer on the surface, protecting the material from mechanical stress. The aerosol is easy to use and lies flat on the base. The material is produced in different colors, which allows you to make the window sill colored.

Use of aerosols for coloring

Necessary materials and tools

To paint a plastic window sill, you will need:

• paint;
• a primer;
• a wash to remove the old coating;
• dirt-repellent cleaner;
• set of brushes;
• putty knife;
• containers for dispensing materials.

Tools for painting a plastic window sill

Dismantling the old coating

If the window sill has never been painted and the factory coating is kept on it, then dismantling can be omitted. Removing old paint is recommended if restoration was previously done with your own hands.It is impossible to dismantle the material in the usual ways that are used to remove paint from wood or concrete. Hot air or abrasive materials will ruin the surface.

To remove old paint, it is recommended to use a special plastic wash. Apply the product on the surface and leave it for the time indicated on the package. After that, carefully remove the coating with a spatula.

Plastic window sill after staining

Staining algorithm

Instructions for painting a plastic windowsill:

• Clean the surface with dirt repellent. Plastic has the ability to attract small particles of dust and dirt. If you do not use a product with dirt-repellent properties, then such elements will remain on the surface before painting. As a result, the paint will not lie flat. There will be tubercles, which will negatively affect the aesthetics of the finish. The use of dirt repellent replaces dust removal and degreasing.
• Restoration of the windowsill is recommended to be performed at a temperature of 20⁰C. In this case, the composition of the material will dry quickly.
• Apply a primer to the surface. It is recommended to use a special primer that is intended for plastic materials. Apply in one coat. After this, take a break to dry the composition. Drying times are indicated on the packaging.
• Apply the first coat of paint with a brush or roller. Take a break to freeze the material. The drying speed of the product is indicated on the packaging. Hardening time is 8 hours if finishing is carried out in a room in which the air temperature is above 30⁰WITH.
• Apply a second coat of paint. This is a topcoat, so treat the surface with a product so that there are no smudges and stains. After the material dries, it is not recommended to put flowerpots on the windowsill with flowers for several days.

The video in this article demonstrates how to properly color this window design element.

To restore the plastic window sill, you need to purchase a special paint for PVC and familiarize yourself with the algorithm of work. The advantages of self-coloring - you can choose any shade that fits into the interior of the room.