Before Spending Thousands On New Black Windows: Do This Instead
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Eventually we will replace our windows, but until then I didn’t want to spend THOUSANDS on new windows just for the color. So…I decided to paint them! Now I know what you’re probably thinking. But I did this to my windows over 5 years ago now and the windows are still holding up like the day I did them! I am SO glad I painted them versus buying all new. Im going to share with you how I did mine and how you can too! Please note that this could void the warranty of your windows, so please check with your window manufacturer before you start if that concerns you. Ours were already out of warranty so I said screw it and just went for it and boy, am I glad I did! Here is the “before” of the room and windows before I added wall trim, painted, and made the windows black:
The first step in turning my white windows black was CLEANING them realllllly good! You will be painting so you don’t want any grease or grime under your paint because you don’t want it to peel or scratch off after you are done. I did these windows years ago and even with opening and closing them, they haven’t peeled or scratched one time!
After everything is nice and clean and dry, you will want to tape off the frame of the window as well as the glass to make sure no overspray gets on them. I used this painters tape/plastic sheeting to really help stretch out the area that is covered as overspray can travel.
Now, the fun part! PAINTING! I used this Rustoleum spray paint and applied 3 light coats allowing for full cure between coats. Less is more here, the thinner the coats the more it will adhere and resist peeling/scratching in the future.
Once all three coats are cured, you can remove the tape/plastic! But wait…..now we have white grids INSIDE the glass that we need to address. This is where I used a grille kit along with some super heavy duty double sided tape from 3M.
I measured and cut the pieces from the grille kit to the lengths and widths of the grids in my windows, attached them all together with the connector pieces to get the grid, and then using the same spray paint I used on the window itself, I painted the new grids.
Once those were cured, I attached them to the clean, dry window with the heavy duty Scotch mounting tape. This gives the windows more of a 3D look like the panes are meant to be like that (you can opt to use electrical tape too for a more affordable option to the new panes system). I have used electrical tape in the past and it has held up great as well. Don’t let nay-sayers tell you otherwise.
You will probably get a lot of comments about how your windows will “warp” now. That’s not true. The heat from the sun will only affect windows if you paint the EXTERIOR side of the window. For this we are only painting the interior side which won’t get any direct sunlight and will always be in a temperature controlled environment. You also can’t even tell from the outside that the windows have been painted! *I am not responsible for any damage done to your windows, by following the steps I followed you are assuming your own risk in regards to your windows warranty etc*
And just like that! You now have beautiful black windows that completely transform your room! If you like this content, please make sure to follow me on Instagram where I share with you in stories step by step how I tackle projects! Here is a before and after shot of the room that’s my favorite!
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