Initially, the plastic windows that replaced the wooden ones had an exclusively white color. However, now the color range of PVC window frames is becoming more and more diverse. And if even relatively recently colored plastic windows were used exclusively in construction, overhaul of private houses, cottages, mansions, today they can increasingly be seen on multi-storey city buildings. Plastic windows with a colored profile enable architects and designers to find all the new options for decorating the facades of houses and interiors of apartments. They are matched to the color of the roof of the house, the facade of the building, furniture, doors, and so on. An excellent option are windows with different colors on the inside and outside of the profile, which allows the consumer to choose a solution taking into account the design of both the facade and the interior of his own home.
How colored profiles are made
Like white, colored windows are made of PVC coated with a laminated film. Any design project becomes feasible thanks to modern production technologies. Plastic windows in colored frames are monochromatic (for example, black, gray, turquoise) and textured (mahogany, oak, mahogany).
There are several manufacturing methods:
- Colored lamination of plastic windows.
The most common option. A special film is glued to the standard frame. It can be styled like a natural wood or have any unusual color.
- Co-extrusion method.
At the production stage, a coloring pigment is added to the composition from which the structure will be made.
- Aluminum overlays.
Powder coated. Attached from the outside.
Painting with acrylic paints is also acceptable. If the paint is of high quality powder, then the color will remain for a long time. Painting is done by spraying. Choose a paint that is resistant to fading, humidity and temperature extremes. It is environmentally friendly and safe.
Profile lamination
Films were originally used to imitate natural wood. The aim was to give the PVC structure a visual resemblance to a wooden frame. Gradually, the technology has become more widely used. Laminating film recreates not only color, but also texture, features of wood grain. The colors of laminated plastic windows are very diverse.
The film contains several very thin layers. The shade depends on the acrylic substance. The top layer of polymers is transparent. Its tasks are to protect against moisture and give a glossy shine. The total thickness is up to 0.2 mm.
The film can be applied to any profile. Most often it is glued from the outside. However, if the owner wishes, lamination can be double-sided.
Co-extrusion process
This is a PVC compound with a layer of polymethyl methacrylate - colored acrylic glass. Carried out at the production stage. The material is durable, resistant to weather conditions, and polishes well. Such designs are much more reliable than plain white ones, they are resistant to aging.
The technology allows you to get almost any shade, but it is impossible to achieve an imitation of natural wood in this way.
The surface type is different:
- matte;
- smooth;
- silky.
The coating provides resistance to mechanical damage.
Briefly about technology
Lamination of plastic profiles is performed using special high-quality RENOLIT films made in Germany. The connection of laminating films with the profile surface occurs at a temperature of +125 .. + 130 using a two-component polyurethane adhesive. The connection takes place at the molecular level.
Pros and cons of colored windows
Photos of colored plastic windows prove that the designs look impressive. But this is not the only plus. Lamination is an additional protection against the negative effects of environmental factors: UV rays, precipitation. The profile and the film become one at the atomic level, so they will have a long service life. High-quality lamination does not fade, does not change the shade.
Benefits
Among the benefits, consider the following factors:
Plastic windows with wood-like lamination are cheaper than those made of natural material.
Variety of shades.
Laminating film is not capable of causing harm to health.
Resistant to burnout and negative external factors.
The grooming is no different from the usual.
disadvantages
The disadvantages are:
On dark surfaces, any defects and damage are more noticeable. If a scratch appears on the film, a white surface will be visible, which will reduce aesthetics. To solve the problem, you can purchase a special marker.
Dark colors absorb sunlight.
The price of colored plastic windows is higher than that of white ones.
In order for the design to look harmonious, you will need to purchase special accessories, expensive window sills, handles, hinges.
The installation of laminated structures requires a special approach. For such structures, a larger installation gap will be required; they should not be placed on the south side. Reinforced steel reinforcement is used in the manufacture, the thickness is from 1.5 mm.
During installation, ventilation holes should be provided, the fasteners assume a smaller pitch than with white structures. 45-50 cm instead of standard 60-70 cm.
To make the design look harmonious, consider installing colored slopes for plastic windows. Bright elements will create a special mood.
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Types of colored windows
There are several lamination options: one-sided, two-sided, in bulk.
With one-sided, the film is applied to one side, usually the outside. Double-sided involves pasting films on both sides. Colors can be the same or different. At the same time, the ends remain white.
Lamination in bulk allows you to achieve almost complete visual similarity with the simulated surface. The film is applied to the brown profile.
Remember to take good care of the film. The surfaces are cleaned with soft flannel napkins and soapy water. Use abrasive compounds and hard sponges, brushes cannot. Use a polish to prevent dust build-up. It will also give the surface a shine.
The film can be accidentally scratched, so get a color-matched marker.
Window colors (colors, textures)
Laminating film allows you to achieve an almost complete imitation of the texture of natural wood. And the spraying method paints the profile in various colors and shades. The most popular are neutral tones: gray, beige, brown, black. Such products can be installed in rooms of any style, from classic to modern. Colored plastic windows are in good harmony with the gray seal.
Models of bright colors: blue, orange, pink, purple - are so far chosen quite rarely.
Profiles with a metallized surface are of interest to buyers. They are suitable for high-tech and modern styles.
Perhaps new items will appear in the near future, for example, films with a 3D effect.
Choice for the building facade
Residents of city houses when installing PVC are forced to focus on the architectural features of the building. Therefore, two-color ones are chosen: inside they are painted, and outside they are indistinguishable from their neighbors. It is easier for owners of suburban real estate
Possible options:
- The shade is in harmony with the color of the facade. For example, if the house is gray, then the frames are also gray, but of a darker shade, or black.
- For a home in a classic style, plastic windows laminated under natural wood or strict frames of a chocolate shade will be ideal.
- Bright custom colors are suitable for extravagant buildings.
- Frames and garage doors look beautiful in one color.
- An easy way is to match the shade of the profile with the color of the door or roof. But contrast selection will be much bolder and more interesting.
When choosing non-standard solutions, take your time, think about whether the building facade will benefit from their installation.
Choice for the interior of the room
When choosing, take into account the style of the room, the color scheme. Frames can be kept in the general colors of the interior or be contrasting.
When deciding to match the color of the laminated plastic window to the furniture, be careful. Furniture is changed quite often, so it is worth giving up a rash momentary desire. But if the items are solid, for example, from natural solid wood, then the frames laminated under the wood will be ideally combined with them. A win-win option is choosing the color of the walls or doors.
Consider the style:
- For the classics, plastic windows, laminated under dark wood are suitable. They look austere and elegant.
- For hi-tech or minimalism - solid gray, black or metallic.
- Country - dark brown frames.
- Provence - light wood imitation.
- Pop art, kitsch - bright colorful shades.
Remember that dark tones visually narrow the boundaries of the space. In small rooms, choose light shades.
Choice for the specifics of the premises
Each color has its own effect on the nervous system. Red, for example, is tiring, annoying, so the frames made in it in the bedroom or nursery are inappropriate. However, they look harmonious in the kitchen. A comfortable rest will be provided by pastel colors: cream, peach. Darker, but calm brown, gray will do. For panoramic models, frames in neutral colors or metallic are good.
To make colored plastic windows look harmonious in the interior, consider the lighting. If the room is dark, then frames and doors of warm shades: yellow, orange, will partially correct the situation. To get rid of excess light, you can use shades of blue, green, purple.
Forms of plastic windows
Arched windows will look great in any room of the home, but especially in the living room
A variety of shapes and sizes of PVC windows will give individuality to any room. The following forms of window blocks are considered the most popular:
- Rectangle.
- Square.
- Triangle.
- Trapezium.
- A circle.
- Arch (semicircle).
Also, the individuality of any window can be emphasized by using unusual sashes (round, multifaceted, with a beveled edge, etc.), curly glazing beads, painted stained-glass windows, decorative overlays and even Swarovski crystals (Continent ™).
So, we found out that plastic windows are not "boring" standard products. Turning to the specialists in the production of PVC translucent structures, you can tell them about your preferences and wishes, and, rest assured, your "window" fantasies will come true.And now a few words about how to choose a window depending on the type of room.
How to choose a colored window sill and slopes
You need to choose an interesting option that is in harmony with the design. Colored window sills are made for decorating plastic windows in two ways:
1. Bonding textured film to the surface.
2. Bulk dyeing: dye addition at the manufacturing stage.
The film is distinguished by a variety of options, is wear-resistant, is not afraid of temperature changes. The paint does not make it possible to imitate natural wood or stone, the window sill can only be monochromatic. But the painted surface does not gain additional strength. The choice of a window sill can be based on the principle of harmony or contrast. In the second case, it is not easy to arrange the shades beautifully. You need artistic taste, but the result will be impressive. The first option is easier to implement, but less interesting.
An additional decoration will be selected unusual fittings. The pens can be made in gold, bronze, silver, or have a bright color.
Buy colored slopes for plastic windows. It is desirable that they are in harmony with the window sills.
Wooden windows of various colors
Wood profiles are painted in two ways:
- Non-covering, allowing to preserve the structure of the wood surface and make cheaper material (pine, for example) look expensive (for example, oak or any other valuable wood species). Here the German manufacturer of paints and varnishes Zobel is the leader, whose products are non-toxic, allows the tree to breathe and increases its resistance to damage.
The Zobel palette for non-covering staining is quite extensive. Below you can familiarize yourself with it and choose the most suitable shade.
- Covering, allowing you to completely hide (cover) the original pattern and texture of wood. In this case, you can choose any shade according to the RAL palette. The palette placed above is also relevant for wooden products.
Colored glass in windows - staining technology
Double-glazed windows can also be unusual. The easiest way is to apply a film. However, it does not possess reliability, it is easy to scratch it.
The most resistant to negative influences is glass colored in the mass. The variant that received a non-standard color thanks to pyrolysis is practically not inferior to him. A coloring pigment is interspersed into the structure of the finished glass under the influence of high temperatures.
Spraying is another coloring method. The advantage is that the shade option can be predicted as accurately as possible by adjusting the saturation of the paint.
Features of colored glasses:
- Maintain translucency.
- Variety of shades. Their competent use will help to adjust the illumination of the room. Warm golden tones will bring soft sunlight, blue ones - cold notes.
- They get hotter under the sun. Therefore, it is not recommended to install on the south side.
Colored stained-glass windows are used to decorate the glass unit. However, they weigh a lot, they are expensive. Only aluminum profiles can withstand the load. Therefore, they choose an imitation of stained glass, it looks quite advantageous.
Mirrored glasses perform the function of tinting: they protect the home from the glances of curious passers-by. Such surfaces partially reflect the sun's rays. Frosted glass also has a tinted effect. Installed in bathrooms, toilets, changing rooms. Interesting patterns are applied to them. The glass with the layout will give the room a touch of antiquity.
Colored mosquito nets
Standard white designs are replaced with unusual ones. Colored mosquito nets on plastic windows are made virtually invisible. Or, on the contrary, bright, becoming a decoration of the room. Shades of brown are popular. Elegant meshes of silver or gray color. They let in a sufficient amount of natural light and provide good visibility.
Multi-colored bright designs do not lose their functionality. They must protect the room well from insects, dust, fluff. And the choice of a particular shade is a matter of taste for the owner.
Interior decoration
If ordinary plastic windows are suitable for the design on the front side, the colored profile can be used indoors. Often times, a white frame doesn't fit well into a design, especially if you want to make an unusual, modern renovation or achieve a strict classic style. So that the window is not striking, you can apply a two-color profile. On the outside, it will be white, and on the inside, the color you want.
Buyers have a wide choice in this regard. You can purchase a monochromatic design, you can choose a product with overflows or made for different types of wood or other materials.
Tip: you should be aware that colored PVC windows attract more heat. This means that in the warm season, they will heat up more.
Average cost of windows in Moscow
The price of colored profiles for plastic windows depends on the manufacturing method. Information on the cost of pvc laminated structures:
| Lamination / type | Deaf, thousand rubles / m2 | 1 sash, thousand rubles / m2 | 2 sashes, thousand rubles / m2 | 3 doors, thousand rubles / m2 |
| External | 2,6 | 4,2 | 4,3 | 4,3 |
| Internal | 2,6 | 4,2 | 4,3 | 4,3 |
| Bilateral | 3,1 | 5,9 | 4,9 | 5 |
Price for color-painted windows:
| Color / type | Deaf, thousand rubles / m2 | 1 sash, thousand rubles / m2 | 2 sashes, thousand rubles / m2 | 3 doors, thousand rubles / m2 |
| External | 2,9 | 4,6 | 4,6 | 4,7 |
| Internal | 3,1 | 4,8 | 4,8 | 4,9 |
| Bilateral | 3,4 | 5 | 5,1 | 5,2 |
Having decided to buy colored plastic windows, be prepared for the transformation of your apartment.
Creative profiles are as functional as standard ones. But they look more advantageous and interesting.
If you have any questions, you can always contact me directly, I will try to understand the problem in detail and advise.
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In what ways are windows given the desired color?
You can make the window structure colored by giving a certain color to the profile. For plastic, this is achieved by lamination, and for aluminum and wood - by painting. Thanks to the tint film, the glass unit can also acquire color. Consequently, a colored product can have a colored profile and a glass unit, or one of these elements.
