Regret or Reward? White Windows Turned Black
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
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Check out the follow-up to our original, "How to Paint White Windows Black - Secret Muntin / Grid / Grille Hack" video! In this sequel, we will show how our DIY painted black windows have held up for over 1 year in temperatures ranging from below freezing to near 100-degree heat! Did the tape stay on? Click and watch to see! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great home hacks, tips, and tricks!
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Nice to see a one year update will definitely be trying on my windows now. Thanks
You're welcome partner! Going on another year and still looks good as new! Good luck!
Thank you, Greg, for the update video! We are in Louisiana and before making any changes outside the house need to be sure it works well in our heat. The idea with the tape is so clever!
You’re welcome, partner! Thanks for the kind words. It’ll do fine in the heat. Good luck!
What kind of tape did you use
@@j.d.blackacreii2011 hey partner! I used Scotch Super 88 (link in the description). Good luck!
Sherwin williams makes "vinal safe" colors and some are dark. I chose one that is supposed to look black but really is dark brown. I actually think I like the dark brown now that it's on more than I woulda liked black. They don't use dark pigments in the paint so they use orange and blues ECT to achieve the dark color and it doesn't soak up the heat like a dark pigment. It is important to mix the paint well every time you use it since there is so much pigment in the paint they separate in the can. You open it up and see oranges and blues ECT. I just didn't wanna chance warping my windows with black paint so I went this route.
Thanks for the update.
You’re welcome, partner! Thanks for watching!
LOL!!! 😂 I was just thinking where you were and you said it. Thank you for this follow up video…must appreciated.
You’re welcome, partner!
Thank you so much for yhis video. Ive wanted to paint all my inside trim black for soooo long, but thought i couldn't paint the window grid that was inside the glass. This is so exciting.
Good luck, partner! Let us know how it turns out!
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Thanks, partner!
Hi Greg! I like your videos! Can you do a video on how to pain the interior windows black? Or is it the same process
Howdy, partner! That would be a good idea for a future video, but it is not currently on the production schedule. The process would be the same. If you choose to spray paint in the house, be very careful and make sure that everything is covered for overspray. Good luck!
Awesome idea! Can you still open and close the window without damaging the paint? Thanks!
Yes, partner! No issues so far. Thank you!
The tape is very clever. And you spray painted the rest of the window frame? What kind of paint & prep?
Thanks, partner! We used regular spray or DTM paint for these aluminum windows, but there is a special formulation for vinyl windows that deflects heat. Here's a link to the full how to video: ruclips.net/video/qimbv1hpbYQ/видео.html
Hi Greg,
I like the hack of using the electric tape for the grids, but how does it hold up when washing your windows with window cleaner or a power washer?
Howdy, partner! It’s been a few years and looks like new. No issues with normal cleaning or intense weather. I haven’t tried a pressure washer yet.
For vinyl windows would you recommend sanding the surface first before priming?
Howdy, partner! The paint I used is direct to metal. There is a paint specifically for vinyl that even when black still reflects heat. I would look into that one for sure.
Wonder if auto paint would work on prepped vinyl windows?
Any feedback from viewers about vinyl windows?
Howdy, partner! There are some special vinyl window paints that attract less heat. I would be sure to check out that option and maybe test on one small window before you tackle the whole house.
Did you paint the inside black as well? How does it look with 2 colors if you didn't?
Howdy, partner! No, the inside remains white, although you could absolutely paint the inside too if you desire. You can't tell that it is two colors from inside or outside, just looks black outside and white inside. Thanks for watching!
So, it withstands rain & window cleaner? You're windows are super clean?
Yeah, partner! No issues. I wouldn’t say I have the worlds cleanest windows, but they are pretty clean and no issues washing.
What I’d like to see: how to make full window solar screens because buying them is $$$ especially for a whole house.
Great idea, partner! We will put it on our list.
What about painting vinyl windows that are under a porch roof and don’t get direct sunlight? Will the black paint warp the windows? My thought is no, but wondering if I’m missing something.
I would agree that I think warping would be unlikely without significant sunlight. They do sell black paint that is specially formulated for vinyl as well. Good luck!
What brand of paint did you use?
Howdy partner! We used Sherwin Williams. It has held up very well.
How do you know what material the window is made of?
Howdy partner! If it feels like metal it is probably aluminum, if it is smooth and softer when you knock on it then probably vinyl. You could also try to scratch the surface with a nail and feel if it is metal or plastic. Good question actually. Hope that makes sense!
Using the electrical tape is genius
Thanks, partner! 2+ years and still good as new!
It’s going to take people 50 times longer to get it off than it took to put it on. Fail.
Howdy, partner! Getting it off will require a scraper and some cleaning solution. Definitely a tedious job, but shouldn't happen too often I wouldn't think.