I’m a professional painter but have never had to paint plastic windows until now. I gained lots by watching your process. You have done a beautiful job. I did not think of using an adhesion primer, so that was a very cool tip. Thanks again. Best of luck with the remainder of your makeover. Regards. Michael
the electrical tape trick is always going to be a staple for budget grid styled windows going black. thanks for showing it off and also for the paint tips! looks refreshing!
Glad to help! Its been several months since I did this project and tape is still perfect except that it shrunk a tiny bit:) you cant really tell but keep it little longer than you need!
The window looks very good now. My concerns with painting vinyl windows (interior & exterior) is leaving brush strokes. In addition to long term adhesion and fading. Reading through many reviews the most frequent criticisms of painting vinyl is adhesion and fading in the first year of application. The responses mainly centered on light sanding a bonding primer and multiple coats (2-3) of paint. These reviews were of Krylon and Rust-Oleum paints for plastics.
Thank you for the information Robert! Mine hasnt showed any sign of fading yet but its been only a year an also an interior surface! If it was outside both fading and also warping would have been an issue! You can always get rid of or ease out the brush strokes with a small roller. I think in my case I rather see brush strokes than my ugly faded vinyl🤣
Thank you for the tips. Can you please let me know how long did the paint last? Did it come off after a while since its on vinyl? Because I want to make sure this is a long lasting paint job before i start painting my Vinyl windows.
This looks great! The outside of my home is green with white trim. It's kind of boring and I want to add a dark red door and vinyl window. I have a white grid like yours but applying black electrical tape wouldn't work. I'm thinking about painting the black electrical tape red to match the rest of the window. Good job on your window.
Paint is in perfect condition with no issues! But I have to remind you this window is inoperable if I had to open and shut it past two years it might have scratches! The climate is four seasons here with cold winters temp going down to 10 to 20 F and summers up to 90’s rarely we see 100’s
It looks as good as the first day I painted it! Even the tape is still intact:)) But this window is not functional if I was to use it often not sure how the paint would hold up! I guess worst would have been some scratches along the track! There is a radiator right below that window and yet heat didnt do anything to the paint!
Great video!!! I'm going to try this, including the electrical tape too. Let's see if my family notices this Christmas when they visit from out of town. How did the paint hold up? Any chipping or peeling?
Thank you Ginger! My window looks just like the day I painted it! No chipping or peeling but of course dont forget I dont open and close this window since its stuck! Even the electrical tape is still holding up with no problem except the ends shrunk a bit so keep them little longer like 1/4 inch! Good luck with your project!
@@mediaexodus8427 Yes I did paint them but that window is not functional so not sure if it would affect its functionality! But I would suggest to apply little wax or similar to lubricate the surfaces so they wont scratch the paint!
How do you feel about the electrical tape after you completed this? I have the same windows with the bars inside the glass and I’m nervous that the windows will look weird.
I still love how it turned out! If you are not sure I would apply the tape first before painting your windows just to make sure you like how it looks! Mine shrink a tiny bit so keep the tape little longer than it needed! Good luck!
@@amoryblaine1102 its been over a year I believe and I see no peeling nor fading! I am pretty impressed to be honest its even right above a radiator and heat hasnt done anything to it!
I’m a professional painter but have never had to paint plastic windows until now. I gained lots by watching your process. You have done a beautiful job. I did not think of using an adhesion primer, so that was a very cool tip. Thanks again. Best of luck with the remainder of your makeover.
Regards.
Michael
Michael thank you so much! This is a great comment coming from a professional makes it very special❤️
the electrical tape trick is always going to be a staple for budget grid styled windows going black. thanks for showing it off and also for the paint tips! looks refreshing!
Thank you for the video. I would not have thought that electrical tape would work! Now to convince my wife!
Glad to help! Its been several months since I did this project and tape is still perfect except that it shrunk a tiny bit:) you cant really tell but keep it little longer than you need!
It came out very nice. I would never thought to paint the vinyl window. Your kitchen looks very trendy. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much really appreciate the support🥰😍
Thank you! I started painting my window this week but I was starting to think about what to do with the lines.
You are welcome! Tapes tend to shrink about a 1/4 of an inches at least mine were like that! So leave some extra at the ends!
This answered so many questions I had. Thanks 😊
The window looks very good now. My concerns with painting vinyl windows (interior & exterior) is leaving brush strokes. In addition to long term adhesion and fading. Reading through many reviews the most frequent criticisms of painting vinyl is adhesion and fading in the first year of application.
The responses mainly centered on light sanding a bonding primer and multiple coats (2-3) of paint. These reviews were of Krylon and Rust-Oleum paints for plastics.
Thank you for the information Robert! Mine hasnt showed any sign of fading yet but its been only a year an also an interior surface! If it was outside both fading and also warping would have been an issue! You can always get rid of or ease out the brush strokes with a small roller. I think in my case I rather see brush strokes than my ugly faded vinyl🤣
I’m so glad I found you!! You are so awesome! My new go to!!!
Your window came out great. I’m going to give it a try on mine.
Thank you! I really love it😍 Good luck with your project!
Thank you for the tips. Can you please let me know how long did the paint last? Did it come off after a while since its on vinyl? Because I want to make sure this is a long lasting paint job before i start painting my Vinyl windows.
Have to say, it looks fantastic. Well done 🇬🇧🏴
Thank you so much for watching🤗
I live in a rental so I am going to try black contact paper to cover the white vinyl.
Looks amazing ! Can you still open the window?
This looks great! The outside of my home is green with white trim. It's kind of boring and I want to add a dark red door and vinyl window. I have a white grid like yours but applying black electrical tape wouldn't work. I'm thinking about painting the black electrical tape red to match the rest of the window. Good job on your window.
Could you please update how the paint is holding up now after 2 years as well as your climate conditions? Thank you for the video
Paint is in perfect condition with no issues! But I have to remind you this window is inoperable if I had to open and shut it past two years it might have scratches! The climate is four seasons here with cold winters temp going down to 10 to 20 F and summers up to 90’s rarely we see 100’s
Thank you for the video, it looks great.
Thank you too!😍
How has the window paint done for the last 2 years? It looks great!
Impressive
Wow. This is awesome.
Beautiful kitchen wow! ❤️❤️
Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your video. How has the paint held up since then? We too have vinyl trim and my plan is to paint it black.
It looks as good as the first day I painted it! Even the tape is still intact:)) But this window is not functional if I was to use it often not sure how the paint would hold up! I guess worst would have been some scratches along the track! There is a radiator right below that window and yet heat didnt do anything to the paint!
another great video! thank you for sharing
You are so welcome! Glad you think so!
Looks great!
Thank you!
Very nice painted window
Thank you Alis❤️
Thank you so much for this! Most helpful video I’ve found. Is there a way to paint so that the window doesn’t get stuck?
I also had a question about this! I also wondered if she painted the latches that lock the window shut and if there were any issues with that?
Hi, how has the paint held up? I'm very motivated by your videos to try it
Paint is perfect! Nothing happened! I say go for it!!👍
Nice! How does it look when you open it a bit
Great video!!! I'm going to try this, including the electrical tape too. Let's see if my family notices this Christmas when they visit from out of town. How did the paint hold up? Any chipping or peeling?
Thank you Ginger! My window looks just like the day I painted it! No chipping or peeling but of course dont forget I dont open and close this window since its stuck! Even the electrical tape is still holding up with no problem except the ends shrunk a bit so keep them little longer like 1/4 inch! Good luck with your project!
I'd like to do this in my house
Very nice job!
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Awesome work
Thank you Darren😊
Need an exterior paint for vinyl on exterior vinyl window..
Can I use any black paint as long as I use a bonding primer? Will there be warping?
Yes absolutely! As long as you use the right primer paint doesn’t matter! Have fun with your project👍
@@WadaGoodIdea Thanks! We are using Valspar adhesive. I hope it works out!
I think it should be fine!
Did you paint the inside runners? Did it affect how the window slides?
@@mediaexodus8427 Yes I did paint them but that window is not functional so not sure if it would affect its functionality! But I would suggest to apply little wax or similar to lubricate the surfaces so they wont scratch the paint!
Do you have any issues with the window sticking and being harder to open after you painted it?
Unfortunately, my window is not functional so I am afraid I cant answer your question!
How do you feel about the electrical tape after you completed this? I have the same windows with the bars inside the glass and I’m nervous that the windows will look weird.
I still love how it turned out! If you are not sure I would apply the tape first before painting your windows just to make sure you like how it looks! Mine shrink a tiny bit so keep the tape little longer than it needed! Good luck!
@@WadaGoodIdea with the tape over them, do you think the middle of the bars/white is still super visible from the inside of your house?
Its visible from certain angle but really doesn’t stand out! My moldings around the window are white so it doesnt look weird to see some white!
I have these windows and in my bathroom I have had trouble with the white turning black like mold. I can’t clean it off back white again. Any advice?
If you think thats mold I would recommend to clean it with bleach first or vinegar! After that you can try to use mr magic!?
@@WadaGoodIdea I have tried bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, magic eraser, and now I am to the point of painting them black to cover it
I would just go for it! I love my window ten times more than before😊
@@WadaGoodIdea I love your windows as well. I never knew it was possible. And the black electrical tape is genius!! Thank u
Do we need a special paint that bonds to plastic?
Paint can be a regular paint but you must use a special primer that bonds to shiny surfaces!
@@WadaGoodIdea how long has it been since you've painted? Has it aged well? Any peeling?
@@amoryblaine1102 its been over a year I believe and I see no peeling nor fading! I am pretty impressed to be honest its even right above a radiator and heat hasnt done anything to it!
@@WadaGoodIdea thanks .ready to try myself.
When u open and close the windows it’s gonna rub the paint off the sides , also the bars are like being in jail …
Do the electrical tape stick
Yes absolutely and it is still intact!
I sure hope you did not paint your window shut
Turn your music off or turn it down at least.
I sure hope you did not paint your window shut
I actually did!!:) As I mention in the video this window was not operable any ways!