@Tani H-S Most professionals that refurbish uPVC windows will spray. You need the right equipment, you must prepare the surfaces properly before applying and most importantly you need the right paint (that properly bonds to the surface, has UV protection and thermal movement elasticity). If you don't use a professional and you have problems, you can always get a quote for new windows from YES Glazing Solutions - our windows are available in over 200 RAL colours! https://www.yesglazingsolutions.co.uk

Hello Ffion, Please don't replace with White UPVC they are absolutely horrible. You are very lucky they are as nice as they are. So my suggestion is to paint with a primer like zinsser or another brand that will adhere to plastic and then paint a colour like charcoal, not too black.. If you were considering to replace the windows then definitely don't go down the upvc route. They devalue properties... but the good thing is that yours are nicer than most! I don't even mind the window panes too much as I think you will make gr8 strides just by painting the brown plastic.. Of course... this applies to the front door too... as you can do the same... Think a charcoal here too would be lovely... 2 nice square slate looking planters with something lovely either side of the door would be rather nice too.. Will you keep the little "porch" ? Could be nice without it... I like the brick too and would leave that alone.. :))

I think you'll have to go with white or whatever looks best indoors in those rooms. You can always think about getting the windows colour bonded at some point instead of replacing them. Then you can choose any colour for those inside and out! You can paint UPVC yourself - All of our windows inside are painted the same colour as the walls in those rooms so that the windows blend into the walls. They were dark brown / mahogany ( vile ) - Outside they are all sage green. If you're going to paint the frames inside which will brighten the rooms and let you have whatever colour shutters you like, use Zinsser 1-2-3 primer and then paint away.

Hi Angie There was a [similar discussion on Houzz[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/upvc-vs-timber-windows-what-to-choose-dsvw-vd~3761852) before. The overwhelming opinion was go for timber, but timber is not for everyone! All very well if you can spend the money for them, as timber will be the most costly option however the quality of modern timber windows really is fantastic now. They are much more hardy, being sealed, coated and painted within the factory and utilising modern window features such as double/triple glazing and rubber beading rather than putty. They will be thermally efficient and look amzing. Being a natural material, timber is still subject to environmental conditions and eventually will need maintenance like regular painting (paintwork guarantees can be up to 10 years though). They may need to come out so that proper sealing of the joins can be achieved again, which will mean a larger expense than just slapping on a lick of paint. The material can be sourced from renewable forests although if not local you may wish to consider the carbon footprint etc. uPVC can look as traditional and authentic as timber, as a foil application will give the frames a very convincing wood grain effect. There are also options for joinery-style butt or mechanical joints, a deep bottom rail, run-through horns and external putty lines - it would take an expert to spot that it’s uPVC. This authentic appearence makes them conservation-area friendly. Environmentally, uPVC is recyclable and utilises an efficient manufacturing process that energy consumption and carbon footprint values compare favourably with other materials. Each industry has promotional videos extolling the virtues of their manufacturing process and why it is best :-) Obviously costwise, uPVC will be the cheapest (possibly three times less expensive or even less) They will require very little maintenance and offer all the benefits of modern materials such as easy cleaning etc. We don't provide aluminium sash windows as either our timber or uPVC offerings suit our customers, so it really comes down to cost and what your budget is. We have a timber and uPVC sash window side by side in our showroom - we love them both but you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference! Check out our website https://www.yesglazing.co.uk/ or if you are local to the South East, come and visit our showroom.