Yes, uPVC windows can be painted, but it requires the right preparation and specialist paint designed for uPVC surfaces. Standard exterior paint will not bond properly and will peel over time. A professional-grade uPVC paint or spray finish — properly primed and applied can refresh the colour of your existing frames without replacing them. However, if your uPVC windows are older or showing signs of warping, discolouration, or poor insulation, replacing them with new custom European uPVC windows is often a more cost-effective long-term solution.
Replacing glass in an aluminium window frame involves removing the rubber glazing bead that holds the glass in place, carefully extracting the old pane, and fitting a new double or triple glazed unit of the exact same dimensions. It is a precise process incorrect sizing or improper sealing can compromise both insulation and security. For aluminium replacement windows where the frame itself is also ageing or damaged, a full window replacement is often the better option, as modern aluminium window systems offer significantly improved thermal performance and security over older single-glazed frames.
Yes, aluminium window frames can be repainted. Aluminium takes paint well when the surface is properly cleaned, sanded, primed with a metal primer, and finished with a paint suitable for exterior metal surfaces. Powder coating is the most durable finish option and is applied at the factory level on new aluminium windows. If your existing aluminium frames are structurally sound but visually outdated, repainting is a practical option. For frames that are older, corroded, or thermally inefficient, upgrading to new custom aluminium windows with a factory powder coat finish will deliver better results and longer-lasting performance.
