Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
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Journey33
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Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
So, weird question.. maybe.. Can you change the color of an actual window frame? I don't mean the molding or sill... I mean the plastic/vinyl piece that borders the window.
Second question, if a window has little window boxes inside of it -I don't know the right term-that are the natural wood color is it just as simple as painting it?
I know it's a matter of preference but the wood color windows and brown vinyl around the windows are not my taste. Especially b/c it would not match anything if we make changes down the road.. We would go lighter/not dark(er)
I attached pics to explain wth im talking about.
TIA!
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Posted 4/18/14 8:02 PM |
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alli3131
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Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
The wood one we have. I sanded it down and painted.
The other I don't think you can paint the vinyl without it being an upkeep nightmare.
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Posted 4/19/14 8:43 AM |
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Journey33
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Re: Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
Posted by alli3131
The wood one we have. I sanded it down and painted.
The other I don't think you can paint the vinyl without it being an upkeep nightmare.
So that means window replacement?
uggh
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Posted 4/19/14 10:04 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
Rustoleum has spray paint geared towards plastics and vinyls.
http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/paint-for-plastic-spray
That's your best bet for the outside window trim. As others have said, the inside wood is just a matter of sanding and painting.
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Posted 4/19/14 12:47 PM |
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Journey33
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Re: Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!!!
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Posted 4/19/14 7:54 PM |
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clmj2
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Re: Does anyone know a lot about windows or home improvement?
capping around the window can be changed...its not a part of the window, does take some work. if the window opens, be careful painting it. any painting of a vinyl window is hard, it can be done but it is not easy to keep the functionality.
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Posted 4/19/14 10:28 PM |
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