How To Paint Vinyl Windows | DIY Painting Vinyl Windows Black | Easy Modern Home Upgrade
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- It's been at least a month since I've uploaded a CZcams video. I filmed a couple DIY fails that didn't make the cut to post, so this one was a much needed DIY WIN!
I have hated these wood-look vinyl windows since I bought my house a few years ago. Now that I know how easy it was to paint them, I wish I had done it a lot sooner!
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Would love an update to this video, maybe you talking about how the paint has held up over the last few months. I’ve always wanted to do this but worried about chipping and making a massive mess.
Hey Justin! It's held up so well. I was originally worried about when it got warmer that it would chip when having the windows open and closed so often, but so far nothing has chipped or worn off. The only thing I would change is taping off a bigger area. A few days after I filmed this I wiped the counter down and could tell there was some overspray. Then I went over all the cabinets and wiped them off. It wasn't visible just looking at it, but there was a very thin dusting of overspray. I would cover 2x the area I did, and also cover the floors near it. Not sure why I didn't think about the floors! 🤦♀️ It all cleaned up fine, but if you want to avoid any clean up then I'd cover more with plastic.
@@officiallybrittanynicole thank you for the video and update! I've been so nervous to try this but I think once the weather coolsa little, I'm going to give it a go!! 😁
Finally! I had been looking for a video with windows that had that kind of lock. I feel WAY more comfortable doing mine now. Appreciate the video.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. Looks easy enough for me to try to do while my husband is at work and won't be able to stop me 😂. How is it holding up?
It's holding up great! Looks like it was just done!
@@officiallybrittanynicole that is good to hear! This is the method I will probably go with when we get around to it. We live in Arizona and our windows get pretty hot though, so hopefully that doesn't change how it holds up!
Lol
My exact plan! Do it while hubby is at work. Haha!
@@orthhaus5263 I live in arizona too. How did it hold up. I'd like to do mine this weekend.
I’m currently remodeling my kitchen and this just gave me my answer for what I’m doing for my kitchen window. Thank you!
Montreal here. So pretty, so smart and so cool. You have inspired me. What a good job!!!!!
I’m doing this today! (Currently drying). This is so helpful!
Prep work takes an hour, spraying 1-2 mins. Ventilation is a MUST, bc it’s strong!
One down, six left to go.
So exciting! Let me know how it turns out. And yeah... The prep work is the annoying part 😂
Of course it depends on the location and environment of the vinyl window (meaning which room, exposure to sun, adverse elements etc), but for optimal adhesion, the general rule for painting any vinyl windows REQUIRES giving them a quick sand with fine 200 grit sandpaper to remove any sheen ... then vacuum and clean thoroughly. You really don't want to leave this step out, especially in a kitchen where there is grease and routine heavier cleaning.
They have held up great for almost 3 years now. So it doesn't appear to be REQUIRED in my case. I did mention that mine are faux wood look vinyl so there is a texture for the paint to grip to and the vinyl is matte. I've suggested sanding to everyone that has commented with additional questions though.
Love this ...I've been wanting to do the same with my vinyl windows inside and was wondering about the process
Same!
Hi! Can you provide an update to how it's held up? Has it chipped or scratched from opening/closing the windows?
Can you give a current update. I am thinking of painting the inside and outside of.our windows. We got 3 huge windows replaced and they are brown.
It turned out nice. Good idea! Thanks for sharing
BRAVO! You did an excellent job taping that off!! Spray paint is definitely the way to go imo. :) Thank you for sharing this!
I have 2 questions for you...
1- how bad were the fumes and how long did the smell linger?
2- how has the paint held up?
Looks 100% better! 🖤 Love the black trim
Thank you! I can't believe I put off doing it for so long!
Thanks for the video. Would it be at all possible to get a video update of how they look now? Also, they look good at the camera distance provided, but how are they very up-close? How about the texture of the surface?
If I remember to do an update at the right time of day, I will! The camera won't focus well that close with bright light coming in through the windows. It might be easier on a cloudy day.
The paint looks exactly the same as it did 2 years ago! The texture on my windows will likely be different because my vinyl had a faux wood texture, so it looks like black wood grain. If you have regular smooth vinyl windows then it will look different.
Hello! So I'm assuming that you had no issues with the windows not opening? I'm terrified of the way windows can get painted shut.@@officiallybrittanynicole
I love this and can't wait to do my kitchen windows!
Just a suggestion but the sashes come out. So you can paint inside of window jams.
Did it peel or crack? Heaed it has to be paint made for vinyl siding bc of the heat of sun
Turned out really well
They look stunning!
Has the paint held up so far now that its been 5 months?
Only way to really paint vinyl windows will be fiberglass boat epoxy or gel coat, then finish with any exterior paint. That worked for me. Anything from Big Box store will fail in the sun.
Well I did this 3 years ago. It still looks great and didn't "fail." Feel free to make your own tutorial where you can mansplain "the only way to really paint vinyl windows." I'm sure it'll be a hit. ❤️
I am for you really. Here in South Carolina, anything exposed to Sun get obliterated within 2-3 years regardless of manufacturer claim. Have a good day!
Thanks, it does look so much better. I have mahogany brown frames on the inside of the house that are just so dark. So I'm going to have a go a this. They are old windows, way out of warranty so if this works, will save me replacing some of them just for cosmetic reasons. :)
Good luck!! The only thing that I would have done differently is tape off a lot more space. I didn't notice it until I was cleaning later but there was a very very fine mist of paint that got to places outside of where I had covered. It wasn't even noticable until I wiped it down and saw it on my cloth and it didn't damage or stain anything, but just keep that in mind. Spray paint goes further than you'd think!
Wow. It looks so fresh and modern. Great job.
Thank you! I think it was definitely worth all the work!
@@officiallybrittanynicole good to hear. I so want my husband to help me paint all our exterior window black . He's so against it tho. Alot of work. It would make the house look more modern👍
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“True Crime”…you are going to murder those windows!
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Great job
Great video, thanks!
Very nice video, thanks for sharing!!!
Are they still holding up well? I want to do this so bad but I'm so worried about messing up my windows.
I would not paint windows if it's under 60F outside. While you may feel warm inside, the cold from the outside will transfer to the window, especially if really cold out and you said it was 3F out, so that window had to be a lot colder than you think. I suggest using a lazer thermometer. If under 60F, wait until they are warmer. 65-70F being most ideal. And aside from a wipe down, did you do any sanding prep or primer? How has the paint held up over time?
The window glass was cold, but the vinyl was not. I didn't have any issues with it being too cold. It's been about 3 years and it still looks like it was just done. The windows have been opened and closed a lot - no signs of wear, no scratches, no peeling.
I never did go back and paint the inside (because I honestly just didn't care enough to spend more time on it). I can't speak to how well that would hold up.
I didn't sand them because my vinyl is a faux wood-look vinyl and already had a texture to it. If I was painting on smooth vinyl, I probably would have lightly sanded it first.
How does it look 2 years later?
They still look exactly the same! No scratches or anything. But with that being said, I only open/close these windows a few months out of the year when the weather is nice enough.
Very nice. Thank you.
Looks fantastic!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Also what products did you use to clean the windows?
Thank you! I just used my regular all purpose cleaner. I change brands all the time so I'm not sure what I used then.
Some of us might have been less precise as you and made a mistake. After it had dried perhaps you could tell us how to get the paint off of the vinyl frame. Other than that yes it was a good
I’m looking to do something similar. Great job
✨TY! Wanting to do the same and I’m wondering if you can do an update. How is the spray paint holding up so far? 🙏🏼
Looks great
Is there a special type of paint needed for vinyl?
Would love to know if the paint is still holding up? I am considering doing this on our house. We are building and the builder currently doesn’t supply black interior window options, I’m so bummed. I don’t want to waste time or ruin brand new windows.
Hey Jordan! They've held up really well and I don't regret doing it at all. I will say though, my windows are older and I've heard that if you do it on new windows it can void the warranty. So I would look into that before you do anything. It is a big job (I only did 2 windows). If you are thinking of doing it to an entire house, I might consider outsourcing it.
How did it hold up I want to paint mine also
Amazing!
I really want to do this but I’m curious to know it’s it held up a year later .. I’d love a follow up video please
Hi Brittany. How long has it held up?
Hello! I was wondering how the windows holding up from the inside and whether or not he's leaving scratch marks when you open it?
It's been a few years and they still look freshly painted! It's held up great.
how did they hold up after a year or two?
Love this….if you were going to put up a shade or blind what color would you do? White or black?
I have white curtains on one of the windows and the other has nothing. I think the white looks best with my white cabinets and white baseboards. It just depends on how the rest of the room is styled. But anything neutral should look good!!
Hi! Looking to do something like this in my home. Was wondering how you settled on the satin finish versus a matte or flat?
Satin is a little less flat than matte paint, so it should be easier to wipe and clean. Flat paint tends to show marks and be harder to clean.
Hello! I am thinking to paint my vinyl window frames just like you did but i am concerned about if it will not peel if i will open them. Did you open your windows? Did paint peel or scratched when you opened? I will really appreciate if you respond! Thank you!
I don't open/close the one window very often, but the one above the sink gets opened frequently and I haven't had any issues with peeling or scratching. It still looks like it was just done :)
I want to paint my vinyl window trim. Other videos that I’ve watched insist that I need to sand and prime the windows, so now I’m not sure what process is best.
I didn't see any other tutorials where people sanded, but I'm sure it's not a bad idea! The spray paint I used is a paint and primer in one, so it didn't need to be primed.
How is it holding up after 2 years?
How is it holding up? I saw that spray paint was oil base which is a huge no no for vinyl. So really curious how it's been holding up
It still looks like it was just done! No peeling or scratches or anything. I'm super happy with it.
These look great and you’re a doll to watch. I need to do mine. I was wondering if you ever went back in and did the inside track?
You are so sweet! I was having a rough day and your comment just made me smile :) I never went back and did the inside - maybe this spring! I forget they aren't painted until I open them for a couple months out of the year and apparently I'm just too lazy to do it when I think of it. 😂
Do you think you Would you use the same product on the exterior of the windows?
No, you would need to use a UV safe paint on the outside because the sun hits the outside of the windows. The sun could heat up the black paint and warp the vinyl. I would honestly probably not DIY the outside myself for that reason.
How did the latches hold up? Did the spray paint chip there or seal them in position?
Nope! I kind of wondered if it would, but they've been fine. Granted, I rarely lock my kitchen windows so it might be different if you lock/unlock frequently.
Looks fabulous. I'm wondering why you think spraying the inside portion of that window wouldn't work? Did you get the job done when the weather warmed up? Thanks for sharing your experience.
I only wanted to paint the really thin part that had the wood design, not the entire inside that is white. That would have been too tedious to tape off to spray. I think doing that by hand makes the most sense with it being such a tiny strip. I did not get to it last spring (honestly totally forgot about it because it's such a tiny spot). I'll be doing it this spring, and might film a follow-up video for everyone as well!
Thanks so much for this. Have been wanting to attempt this but I wasn't sure how painting the locks would go. Did they stick or chip when used after drying?
Nope! It's been about a year and they still look great!
@@officiallybrittanynicole awesome. You should post a follow up to let us know how it held up
It looks great! What is the name of the plastic you used with the tape to cover the windows? Thank you😊
Oh gosh, it's been so long I don't remember. If you look by the paint supplies you will see it. It comes in a roll and is intended for the floors/along the baseboards.
@@officiallybrittanynicole okay, thank you! 👍
I got new 10 year warranty windows I have to paint, but painting the vinyl will void the warranty. I hear a paint store will carry ultra high UV protection to refract sun which prevents vinyl warping. Thanks fir your courage your window look great.
I have heard other people say that about the warranty. I wondered if warping would be an issue but these windows don't get a ton of sun so I risked it. It seems like with only the inside painted black it shouldn't attract too much sun/heat, but we'll see. 🤞🏻
These look gorgeous!! How are they holding up? I'd far rather spray paint than use a brush.
They are holding up great. They look the same as the day I did them! I'll admit I'm extremely lazy and never when back and did the inside piece. But I also have kind of forgotten about it. 🤷♀️😂
How is it holding up? Any chips or anything?
So far it's great! Granted it's still too cold to be opening and closing the windows everyday but it doesn't seem like it will chip or flake off. It took to the vinyl quite well!
@@officiallybrittanynicole is it still holding up?
@@bkdwr They still look exactly the same as when I first did it. I'm pleasantly surprised!!
Did you do the outside and inside? If so how did it work outside?
I did not do the outside and I wouldn't recommend doing the outside yourself. You need to use special UV safe paint if you're going to do the outside. Otherwise when the sun hits the window it will cause the vinyl to heat up and warp. If you want the outside done, I would probably hire someone.
Did you paint the locks too? If you did, can you unlock em ok?
Yes, I sprayed right over them and they lock and unlock great. I had them locked for the first coat and unlocked for the second coat so that may have helped.
The word "satin" does not have a pause between the syllables. It's not "sat in".
I don't know what you're going through in life, but I certainly hope that making an unnecessarily rude comment on a stranger's video from two years ago made you feel better about yourself.
It was merely an observation. I wasn't trying to be rude. I'm sorry if you took it that way. Great job on the windows by the way.
Did you also paint the exterior?
I didn't, and I wouldn't recommend doing that with paint like this. The sun hits the outside of your windows and black paint could attract too much heat and warp the vinyl. Professionals use UV safe paint for the outside, so I would either hire someone to do that or really research the right paint to use.
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How have the windows held up?
Really good! They still look like they were just done. :)
Brittany, I'd like to know how this method has held up 🙂
It still looks like it was just done! No peeling or scratches or anything. I'm really happy with it :)
@@officiallybrittanynicole thank you! I'm going to paint the inside and outside of our windows! I found your video great for getting my husband on board ❤
@@Sunsethomestead Awesome! Be careful with the outside. You will want to research UV safe paint because as the sun hits regular black paint it will heat the vinyl up and I've heard that some people had that warp their windows.
Those windows come out, very easily. You should have just taken the double-hung windows out, painted them outside, and then brought them back in.
Hey! Great makeover! Why no primer?
This specific spray paint is a paint + primer in one. No additional primer needed!
Hot tip: CONTACT PAPER is a lot easier to use to mask windows off.
Can I do this on the exterior too?
You would need UV safe paint to do it on the outside so that the heat from the sun doesn't warp the windows. Personally, I would hire a professional to do the outside to be safe.
@@officiallybrittanynicole I'll do this on the exterior, I'll be your guinea pig, the windows in a perpetually shaded area I think it will be fine, also I checked and the spray is uv resistant and rated for exteriors
Did it hold up?
Yes! Still looks like they were just done. But for reference, I live in Michigan and there are only about 4 months out of the year that I open and close those windows. Could be different if they were being used daily.
Doesn't any body open windows before paintings anymore.
It was freezing outside
@@officiallybrittanynicole hope they don't get stuck when they dry.
@@malcolmmoffat2108 Dude. This video is a year old. 😂 They are very much dry.
@@officiallybrittanynicole what about when you first done them,didn't. Open no rebates .
@@malcolmmoffat2108 That sentence makes literally no sense. They have never stuck, chipped, bubbled, or anything. If the windows had been under warranty I wouldn't have done this because it can void a warranty, but that wasn't an issue here. I have no idea what you mean by rebates. But if you can't leave a helpful comment then go do something better with your time. Life is too short for your negativity.