Enjoy the view – paint your windows! Painting wooden windows with the Dekoral brand

Summer days are best spent with the windows open. So that your moments of relaxation in the pleasant cold are not disturbed by the sight of damaged shutters, it is worth renovating them before the heat arrives. So how can you change the appearance of wooden windows?

The outside of the shutters is exposed to adverse weather conditions all year round. High and low temperatures and UV radiation will sooner or later leave marks on wooden surfaces. Renovating the surface of window frames is not difficult, but it requires great precision. It is therefore worth investing in high-quality products that will provide your shutters with solid protection for a long time.

The secret to beautiful painting

Before we start applying paint, it is worth carefully securing the windows. It is best to stick wide painter's tape in the places where it connects to the frame, which will protect the surface from splashes or scratches. The work should start with thorough cleaning of the shutters. Wooden frames require sanding to remove a layer of old varnish or paint. To make old wood resistant to moisture or microorganisms, it should be protected with an additional layer of Dekoral Gruntomal primer or Grunt Drewnochron Impregnation.

At the end of the preparatory work, we remove all dust and dust resulting from abrasion. On such a prepared surface, the new layer of paint will spread smoothly and adhere perfectly.

Painting – which direction to take?

- The best effect can be achieved by painting the surfaces from top to bottom with long brush strokes. In this way, the paint layer will create a uniform coating without cuts. When painting, do not forget to cover the gap with putty with emulsion - this place must be protected against moisture penetration. To do this accurately, it is necessary to paint about a millimeter of the glass along the entire length. It is best to paint windows in a closed, draft-free room, advises Anna Łatoszyńska, Brand Manager of the Dekoral brand.

Colorful frames – yes or no?

Colorful window frames contrasting with the shade of the facade are a popular design trend inspired by the architecture of Italian islands. When choosing this type of home decoration, it is worth paying attention to particular sensitivity. In the case of facades, harmonious and subdued color combinations sometimes guarantee a better effect than loud contrasts. Ice blue, Spicy chili or Magic purple - the rich palette of Dekoral Akrylux acrylic enamel contains shades that will effectively highlight wooden shutters and change the appearance of the facade.