Painting Exterior Windows Black

The rest of the three stories white.

Painting exterior windows black.

Debating on white v. Hold the edge of the putty knife firmly with one hand at an angle where the grille or frame meets the glass. Then i read the fine print on my new wooden garage door and my 5 new wooden windows. Now neither the door or windows were inexpensive.

I really wanted to paint my windows black so i discovered sherwin williams vinyl safe paint colors. Black windows pair well with the full spectrum of colors. Does this mean that you can safely paint a dark color on your exterior pvc windows. I ve also seen painted window frames that are colors and they are gorgeous.

It looks good with anything. Remember you can always repaint your window frames in the future. Here s an insider tip too. Because dark paint colors on vinyl attract heat you have to paint them a lighter color.

Then move the putty knife to the next section and continue painting. But if you look at ancient castles that had windows they were black so black window frames have been around for a long time. Contrasting black windows with light colored walls can help anchor a room and contribute to a polished sophisticated space by adding depth and creating a focused visual impact. Painting windows black looks good with practically any and all exterior paint colours.

Black for interior windows and doors especially with french doors that swing out. With your other hand paint the grille or frame all the way down to the edge of the putty knife. Painting windows black is a smart way to hide any nicks and scratches. I m planning on painting our exterior a dark charcoal color and replacing all windows with black frame on exterior.

Painting windows black will make your windows look fresh and clean for longer and requires hardly any maintenance. The vinyl safe colors don t use any black pigments because the black attracts too much heat. All stated clearly in bold letters if you paint the surface a dark color you void all warranties. Since pvc does not absorb moisture the paint on polyurethane trim will last much longer than on wood so that s a plus as well.