There was a time when you chose the colour of your uPVC windows and doors, and you were stuck with it. When you wanted to change the colour, you also needed to replace the units, proving costly. However, with the advancement of technology, there are now solutions available to change the colour without too much hassle. There are a few options available, but some are better than others, so you need to decide carefully which one to use for your home. Below are some of the choices you have available to help you decide which is best for your home and transform its appearance using colour.
A well-chosen set of internal doors with glass can really enhance the look of your home. Find out more about the options available to you and see some great examples here.
Liquid Dip
One of the easiest ways to change the colour of your uPVC windows and doors is using a liquid dip, also known as plasti dip. You can achieve a smooth and consistent finish if the job is done carefully, and it can massively transform the looks of your home. However, the one drawback with this method is that it is not durable, and the colour can soon fade from your windows and doors. Even the slightest abrasion with a brush can remove the paint and leave noticeable marks. The plasti dip is available in a spray can, and you can do the job yourself. If you make a mistake, you need to dry it and peel it off before respraying it.
uPVC Spraying
You can also consider spraying your uPVC windows and doors, which is a much better method than the liquid dip. Before you start uPVC window spraying, you will need to prepare the surface of the window frame and mask off the windowpanes and clean them off thoroughly. You will also need to rough up the surface of the frames so the paint you spray can adhere to the surface and give you a smooth finish. However, to get the best possible finish, you can use a reputable professional company to do the job for you. Once complete, the windows and doors can look new and have always been the colour you sprayed them. It is one of the best methods of changing the colour of uPVC windows and doors, and it is roughly around 20% of the cost of replacing them.
Vinyl Wrap
Another way that you can change the colour of your uPVC windows and doors is using a vinyl wrap, which is something you commonly see used on vehicles. However, the cost of doing this to your windows and doors is expensive, and a drawback of it is that the vinyl will not stick to the frames forever. It is common for it to last less than five years, which means you will need to go through the process again.
Spraying uPVC is a more durable option and can cost around 20% less than wrapping your frames in vinyl, so spraying is the best out of the three available options. If you want to try doing the job yourself, you can click here to see an instructional video on how to do it. No matter what colour you want to change your windows and doors to, choosing one of the above options can help you achieve your dream colour.