How to spray paint windows?
Spraypainting windows is becoming the go-to choice for homeowners who can’t afford to replace their windows or if they just want to update the look of their property with different colour frames. Also, some people don’t actually need to replace their frames if they have had them done recently but they might have just fallen out of love with their previous colour of choice and now want something different.
Spray painting them extends the life of existing double glazing windows which makes the UPVC spraying cost a cheaper way to maintain their homes whilst keeping them in trend with the latest designs. For example, dark grey window frames are very popular at the moment. A fresh colour can transform any property but it is important to achieve a really neat finish. Let's discuss how we do this.
The first step is to fully clean all windows so they are free from dust and debris then the plastic is scotched with sandpaper so the paint has something to stick to.
From here we use a painters tape and masking paper to get nice straight lines and so we can cover any surface that we do not want to spray. It is important to use a good quality tape for several reasons. We will cover up the areas we don’t want to spray from the outside if possible so that we don’t have to disturb the inside of your house.
Tape choice is important for a few reasons. Firstly, you will need an easy to apply tape because it has to cover a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it helps if it tears neatly and if it's thin enough to tuck into small corners to get a better finish. Secondly, the tape has to be applied to different surfaces so you need one that sticks well to glass, rubber and whatever the house is made from. Thirdly, the tape needs to perform in whatever weather condition from the heat of the summer or a much colder day. We do not advise spraypainting in wet or extremely windy conditions this is because the paint can run in the rain and strong winds can take the overspray to other parts of the property or worse, a neighbours property or car.
The majority of the job is taken up in preparation time to ensure the least amount of mess is created. Once everything is fully masked, our UPVC spraying Wales specialists get to work applying however many coats of paint are needed to get a perfect finish, this is usually 2-3 coats. This can be done confidently knowing that all the glazed panels and house walls are fully protected from overspray. Once we feel we have achieved an even colour and the paint has dried we remove the tape and masking paper and most of the time there is little to no residue on the glass or building but should a bit have made its way through then we will clean it off.
UPVC Spraying for Swansea has mastered this craft and can advise you on any spraypainting questions you have, just give us a call or drop us a message on our contact form.
Spray painting them extends the life of existing double glazing windows which makes the UPVC spraying cost a cheaper way to maintain their homes whilst keeping them in trend with the latest designs. For example, dark grey window frames are very popular at the moment. A fresh colour can transform any property but it is important to achieve a really neat finish. Let's discuss how we do this.
The first step is to fully clean all windows so they are free from dust and debris then the plastic is scotched with sandpaper so the paint has something to stick to.
From here we use a painters tape and masking paper to get nice straight lines and so we can cover any surface that we do not want to spray. It is important to use a good quality tape for several reasons. We will cover up the areas we don’t want to spray from the outside if possible so that we don’t have to disturb the inside of your house.
Tape choice is important for a few reasons. Firstly, you will need an easy to apply tape because it has to cover a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it helps if it tears neatly and if it's thin enough to tuck into small corners to get a better finish. Secondly, the tape has to be applied to different surfaces so you need one that sticks well to glass, rubber and whatever the house is made from. Thirdly, the tape needs to perform in whatever weather condition from the heat of the summer or a much colder day. We do not advise spraypainting in wet or extremely windy conditions this is because the paint can run in the rain and strong winds can take the overspray to other parts of the property or worse, a neighbours property or car.
The majority of the job is taken up in preparation time to ensure the least amount of mess is created. Once everything is fully masked, our UPVC spraying Wales specialists get to work applying however many coats of paint are needed to get a perfect finish, this is usually 2-3 coats. This can be done confidently knowing that all the glazed panels and house walls are fully protected from overspray. Once we feel we have achieved an even colour and the paint has dried we remove the tape and masking paper and most of the time there is little to no residue on the glass or building but should a bit have made its way through then we will clean it off.
UPVC Spraying for Swansea has mastered this craft and can advise you on any spraypainting questions you have, just give us a call or drop us a message on our contact form.