Painting Exterior Window Trim Black

Within the last 10 years someone replaced all of the windows with really nice tan vinyl windows.

Painting exterior window trim black.

Try dark red trim dark blue or black trim or other bold trim colors for a classy exterior statement. Henry and i decided to splurge and go with black windows a few years ago on our modern farmhouse. Or black but i ve been on a mission to figure out how to paint them. One of my biggest obstacles in this house has been the window color.

Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the. Paint a section at a time. Putting a fresh coat of paint on your exterior windows in a simple way to make an instant improvement to your curb appeal. Now neither the door or windows were inexpensive.

Making paint last prepare the surface. They thought i was nuts. Trim draws attention to your home s architectural details. Whether you prefer neutral colors and earthy tones or love the look of a bright red door there s a way to choose the right color to paint your exterior trim.

Barbara thanks for sharing your experience with black paint on exterior windows. If you have white curtains then you will not notice the main window being white. On the exterior if you paint the storm window black and leave the main window white it can look sloppy. After tons of research today i m sharing all my tips for painting vinyl windows black.

We have metal storm windows from the 1950s and 8 years ago i had to convince painters to paint them the same dark expresso color as the windows we had just painted. A black front door garage door window trims some details. When painting window frames look for a quality exterior trim paint. This guide will take you through the process of stripping old paint and repainting exterior shutters and trim.

They are very aesthetically pleasing and add so much visually to the exterior and interior of the home. Go over the old window trim thoroughly with a paint scraper like hyde tools black silver 6 in 1 paint scraper because any remaining loose paint will cause the new paint to peel off. But they can be a bit pricey compared to standard white windows. The rest of the three stories white.

Black windows have been and continue to be on the rise in popularity. Your house is gorgeous. I would paint the storm window black only in this situation otherwise you will see a black storm a white sash and a different tone for the window opening. If your door is paneled start with the panels.

Then i read the fine print on my new wooden garage door and my 5 new wooden windows. Dramatic trim is one way to feature your home s beautiful windows or doors. When choosing your home s exterior paint color it can be easy to find your primary color but painting your exterior trim can be more involved.