Painting window frames
Window painting is restoration work aimed at improving the appearance. In order not to perform such manipulations annually, you need to know which paint to use for repair and how to apply the material correctly.
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Types of paint
To color the windows, you can use different types of funds.
Acrylic
Such paints are water-based products containing polymers. The composition is water resistant, so the product is used even for external work. The paint is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation. This means that a window painted with acrylics will not change its color under the influence of sunlight. The coating after drying is allowed to wash. The advantage of acrylic compositions is high drying speed, ease of use, lack of unpleasant odor and affordable price.
Alkyd
Such paints are made on the basis of resins and oils. The compositions are easy to apply and have good penetration. The material creates a waterproofing surface. The paint protects the tree from moisture for four years after applying the product. The product also provides surface protection against temperature extremes and the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Such a coating may be washed. The disadvantage of the paint is its high cost and slow drying. In addition, before using the product, the product is diluted with a pungent odor, such as white spirit.
Oil
These paints do not have good penetration, but provide waterproofing of the surface. Advantages - low consumption and lack of unpleasant odor. The product is not diluted with solvents, so it is used immediately after opening the can. The disadvantage is the slow drying speed. The composition freezes in three days.
Tools and materials
To paint the window frames you will need:
- deep penetration primer;
- hard putty for wood, if large defects are found;
- paint and solvent, if the composition needs to be diluted;
- tool for dismantling the old coating;
- masking tape to protect the glass from accidental ink;
- brushes and putty knife;
- hammer, pliers and plane;
- sandpaper P 60 and P 100 or P 120.
Surface preparation
Preparation of window frames is an important stage of decoration. The result of the restoration depends on its implementation.
Instructions for preparing the surface for painting:
- Remove the windows from the hinges for easy operation. If this is not done, then some parts of the window frames will remain unpainted. Remove the handles from the frames or cover with masking tape if they do not need to be painted.
- Remove the old coating. This can be done in several ways - with a spatula, sandpaper, a construction hairdryer (as in the photo below), a special liquid, etc. You can remove the paint by any method, the main thing is to completely clean the frame.
- Strip the surface. To do this, first use the sandpaper P 60, and then P 100 or P 120.
- If there are cracks, indentations, etc. on the frame, repair the defects with putty. To do this, first clean the defects, apply a primer and wait until the product dries. After that, fill the crack with putty. When the composition hardens, clean the material with sandpaper P 100 or P 120.
- Treat the frame with an antiseptic. This will protect the tree from mold and mildew.The tool can not be used if the primer, which is applied by the next layer, has antiseptic properties.
- Primer the frame. Apply the composition in two layers with a break for drying.
- Seal the glass next to the frame with masking tape. This will protect it from paint.
Professionals also advise replacing glazing beads if the frame is old.
Painting wooden frames
If we talk about how to paint wooden windows, proceed as follows:
- Strain the material through a metal sieve. This will save paint from lumps. If you pass this stage of the work, then when applying paint, interspersed with it will adversely affect the final result of the finish.
- Apply paint to the frame with a thin brush. Follow the direction along the wood fibers.
- Pause work to harden paint. The drying time of the composition is indicated on the packaging.
- Apply a second coat of product. Make sure that smudges do not appear, as this is the final coating.
- After the paint has dried, fix the frame in the window opening.
Window frames are not painted in rainy weather. Increased humidity will lead to the appearance of bubbles under the paint layer, which will negatively affect the appearance of the finish and cause the need for repeated restoration.
Is it possible to paint plastic windows?
Is it possible to paint plastic windows - the townsfolk ask about it, who decided to change the white shade of the frames with their own hands to a different color. Professionals answer - yes, you can. Staining is done not only in new windows when it is necessary to change color, but also in old frames if yellowness and other defects have appeared.
For painting plastic windows, craftsmen recommend using acrylic paint designed for PVC. Such a tool is easy to apply and evenly lies on the surface.
As for how to paint plastic windows, here are the rules of work:
- Seal the glass next to the frame with masking tape.
- Clean the frames with plastic cleaner. The composition will clean the surface and remove static electricity.
- Sand the base with P 60 or P 80 sandpaper. This will improve surface and paint adhesion.
- Prime the frames. Use a primer for PVC for this.
- Apply paint. For best results, two layers are recommended. After the first treatment, postpone the work for a day. This time is enough to dry the paint. Then apply a second coat of product. Remove masking tape. The work is completed.
The cost of restoration
The cost of painting window frames depends on who is restoring the window. If you carry out repairs yourself, then the costs will go only with the purchase of materials and tools. This will save the budget. If you entrust the restoration of windows to professionals, you will have to pay for materials, some tools and the work of masters. The cost depends on the pricing policy of the company performing the repair.
Video in this article demonstrates how to properly paint window frames.
If you choose a suitable paint for painting window frames and correctly perform the work, then the coating will last for several years.
