How to paint a window in an apartment or on a balcony: tips for beginners

The windows in the apartment or house are the most important part, emphasizing the architectural concept and style of any building. This element is characterized by increased functionality and pronounced aesthetic qualities. From time to time, wooden window frames need restoration.

Today, houses and apartments are being improved with wooden and plastic windows. On the balcony and loggia you can use several types of materials at once. It would seem that the easiest way to restore the painted surfaces of wooden structures, however, in order to get a truly decent result, it is important to approach this issue with all responsibility.

How to paint plastic windows

Many people mistakenly assume that it is possible to paint windows with a wooden frame, and plastic can never be converted to a different color. In fact, it is quite possible to give the standard white windows made of plastic a different, more original shade.

Painting technology

Not only the aesthetics of window structures and the facade of the house as a whole, but also the operational characteristics of the windows will depend on whether the painting process is carried out correctly. So, in order to paint the window frames of plastic, you need the following set of tools:

• Building level;
• Roulette;
• Brush;
• Paint;
• Putty knife.

The surface of the PVC profile must be perfectly clean, smooth and dry. Before painting the slopes and the structure itself, residual glue, dust, chips, fragments of the protective film are removed from the windows. If the color is planned to be applied selectively, fragments that should remain intact are pre-glued.

The next stage is getting rid of fat and static on the surface of PVC products. In a specialized store you can buy a cleaner designed specifically for working with plastic. Wipe the surfaces thoroughly. Then allow the residues to evaporate. Now you can start staining.

Paint preparation

Today, the market has a luxurious range of paints that can be used to paint slopes on windows and the plastic surfaces of exterior window structures. The coloring composition for PVC must be accompanied by appropriate markings on the package. In any case, during the purchase process, a potential consumer will always be able to consult with the seller.

The paint is loaded into a special gun, which is pre-viewed for dryness and cleanliness. You can only paint polyvinyl chloride surfaces if the outside temperature is 18 degrees and the humidity is about 80%.

The plastic profile is coated with a layer of medium thickness paint. Too thick a coating will cause the paint to dry for a long time. Too thin coating - to the fact that the color of the paint will not look as spectacular as originally intended.

Difficulty choosing

A tired white standard background can be replaced with a more recent color, which is considered classic - brown. Depending on what style dominates the interior and exterior of the house, you can use beige color or light chocolate shades.

Recently, the use of metallic paint is considered trendy.The profile painted by this method looks spectacular and unusual. Whatever color is used in the work, experts recommend applying the dye composition in two layers. The first layer is applied and allowed to dry. Then paint the surface again.

How to paint wooden windows

Wood is not much easier to paint than plastic. Especially if the surface has been painted more than once before. It is also very difficult to work with old frames or radically change the color of the window (for example, from white to brown).

Coloring compounds

The tree is particularly sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. To paint wooden windows is better 1 - 2 times a year. This is the best option.

Quality paint for windows must meet the following requirements:

• Moisture resistance (coloring composition protects the wood structure from high humidity, leading to the formation of fungi, mold and rot);
• Elasticity (paint should cover the surface of the wooden frame so that during drying or swelling the wood does not change its appearance and does not violate the integrity).

When choosing a coloring matter, one should take into account the species of the tree itself, as well as the climate. For example, the oil composition is suitable for a mild climate. If the wood species is rather weak with a fragile structure, the paint is also supplemented with a protective varnish.

Very old wooden windows are preferably treated with glossy enamel. Usually it is weatherproof. The composition can be used for painting surfaces indoors and for working outdoors.

How to properly prepare the window

Remnants of exfoliated paint are removed from the surface of the frame. Inspect the structure for damage. Minor repairs of the mechanisms are carried out before the finish painting.

Glasses that are in close proximity are pasted over with special masking tape. This is necessary so that the staining process does not stain the glass.

If for some reason the adhesive tape was not at hand, glass surfaces can be treated with a soap solution. It is necessary to wait until the soapy liquid has dried. Now you can safely take on the brush.

Filling and priming

All parts subject to rust (carnations, hinges, decorative accessories) are treated with a special primer for iron.

In order to prevent the appearance of bending, mold and colonies of other pathogenic microorganisms, it is necessary to use special antiseptic agents. A good alternative is linseed oil.

All cracks, pits and potholes must be putty. For this, a special wood putty is purchased at the store.

The paint is stirred in a jar and carefully filtered through a sieve. This is necessary in order to remove possible lumps in the coloring composition. The first layer on the surface will appear watery because the wood structure absorbs part of the paint. The second layer will create an even coating of saturated color.