The bare aluminum looks so industrial to say the least.I was wondering if anyone has expereince with painting them instead of replacing them. Does it look better?
2006-10-23 22:17:48 · 3 answers · asked by Simple green is people! 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes they can be painted. Dust the frames then clean with paint thinner then clean with acetone. Apply an oil base primer that does not dry fast. When completely dry apply two coats of an exterior oil base semi gloss paint. Keep the windows open enough during drying so the surfaces do not make contact. Don't use a water base product because those styles of windows compress hard when closed, and with the plasticizers in semigloss water base paint, the paint will always stick to itself and pull itself off in places.
2006-10-23 23:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by steve b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminum Jalousie Windows
2016-10-21 12:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be painted using an oil based primer and the latex or oil based paint of your choice. your local paint store will be glad to assist you. and yes i think they would look better. BM
2006-10-23 22:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋