Painting Exterior White Vinyl Windows Black
We have metal storm windows from the 1950s and 8 years ago i had to convince painters to paint them the same dark expresso color as the windows we had just painted.
Painting exterior white vinyl windows black. Barbara thanks for sharing your experience with black paint on exterior windows. Because dark paint colors on vinyl attract heat you have to paint them a lighter color. The one we probably see the most is in modern farmhouse design. No matter which product you choose vinylsafe paint colors give you a wide range of color options for your vinyl exterior.
Vinyl safe latex exterior paint. If you re a little unsure about putting together an exterior colour scheme then painting windows black is definitely a safe but stylish choice. Foam paintbrushes of varying size. But they are certainly not limited to modern farmhouses.
If you would like to change your house s appearance without having to do this there are a couple of things that you can try. Henry and i decided to splurge and go with black windows a few years ago on our modern farmhouse. Even the second third story front windows will get a bit of black trim as they are north facing and old as the hills anyway. Primer specifically made to work on vinyl such as an alkyd based primer.
How to paint vinyl window frames. When people see a white exterior with black windows they instantly think farmhouse. I really wanted to paint my windows black so i discovered sherwin williams vinyl safe paint colors. Here s what i learned about painting vinyl windows.
Your house is gorgeous. My plan here at my soulful home was to paint the saffron yellow brick red wooden exterior white with black trim all around the house. It s even harder to paint the exterior frames because you will often need a ladder to reach everything. Simply select from this vinylsafe paint color palette and apply using sherwin williams emerald duration resilience superpaint latex paints or snapdry door trim paint.
But they can be a bit pricey compared to standard white windows. Warm water and sponge for goofs before you start painting vinyl window frames clean the windows. Never paint new exterior wood black or a dark color. The vinyl safe colors don t use any black pigments because the black attracts too much heat.
Vinyl windows can be painted but you never want to apply a coat of paint directly to the vinyl itself. They are very aesthetically pleasing and add so much visually to the exterior and interior of the home. Black windows have been and continue to be on the rise in popularity. Black windows can be used in all different design styles.
Painting your vinyl windows whether you are painting the interior or exterior frames is a lot of work.