Can you paint the interior of uPVC windows?

Posted by Roger Wilde, on Sat 23 Nov 2013 08:09am

I have some rosewood colour uPVC windows in a room where they are completely the wrong colour - is is possible to paint them with white gloss paint? If so, what would be the best way to go about it?

Richard Mckeown

Sun 24 Nov 2013 09:45am

Hi Roger. You can use Sikkens Satura Plus or International do a upvc primer which can then be painted over with a colour and finish of your choice. Rich

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John Kevin Atree

Sun 24 Nov 2013 09:31am

yes you can, I would suggest sickens satura plus, I have used many times and with great outcome

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Brian Joseph Lenehan

Sat 23 Nov 2013 09:30am

Hello... The first product that you need to use is a upvc paint. This will stick to the window frames, then undercoat and gloss. If just undercoat and gloss are used it will peel off in time making the windows look awful.

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Richard Ward

Sun 24 Nov 2013 10:15am

Hi Roger. Yes it's possible but will take some time! Firstly it's best to use a very fine finishing paper such as 180. (Sandpaper) Carefully rub down the upvc, very lightly and in the direction of the frame not across it. Then apply a upvc primer/undercoat. Let that dry over night. Then apply an oil based undercoat. Let that dry over night. Slightly rub down again with 180 sandpaper, clean with white spirit and then apply Your gloss. There is an alternative to this which is to use specialist upvc paint only, but this isn't as long lasting And doesn't look as good. Hope this helps! All the best. Richard

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Vlad Velkov

Sun 24 Nov 2013 09:58am

If you looking for same finish like before you never gone have it because thats not the way they have to be normally paint!

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Tony Priestley

Sun 24 Nov 2013 07:01pm

Hi, I have used Sikkens many times and have had good results.

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Jason Stockhill

Sat 23 Nov 2013 07:22pm

Most certainly, dulux have pvc paint, I would also suggest Sikkens Satura plus. Has to be done in summer. Call into a trade centre and ask for the manufacturer recommendations. Do not go to bnq homebase etc, make sure its a trade centre

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Chris Dinham

Sat 23 Nov 2013 09:57am

Hi Larraine, I agree with Brian, you need to use a UPVC paint, available from Dulux or other paint manufacturers and you will be able to paint them white. Chris.

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John Barnicoat

Sun 24 Nov 2013 10:23am

Do not use gloss. You can buy special UPVC paint designed especially for this job.

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tony carey

Sun 24 Nov 2013 08:23am

Hi Roger It is not ideal to paint over UPVC but if you do go ahead with this then you will need to prime the surface prior to any finishing coats. Follow all preparation recommendations by manufacturer as the key is in the preparation ! There are various primers available on the market now and most decorating stores (not BQ or Homebase) will be vary helpful Tony

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Michael Day

Sun 24 Nov 2013 12:02pm

Agree with responses use a upvc paint as primer then undercoat and gloss to required finish

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Andrew Smith

Sun 24 Nov 2013 08:33am

Hi Roger, I agree with the others, you will need a upvc primer/paint to base it with and then your choice of top coat, there are Plastikote spray paints, but i have never been asked to paint upvc so do not know how they all perform/ last. you are best to go to a Dulux/ Crown centre or an independant paint suppliers for advice. Andy A.L. DECORATING SERVICES

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