painting window frames

Viv Lavender

2 years ago

I have charcoal grey windows throughout the house - should I paint the inside frames white or leave charcoal ?

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Chameleon Decorators & Windows Restoration
2 years ago
Hi Viv,

If your property is not grade 2 listed, white colour will better preserve your timber windows from sun ultraviolet (UV), whichmeansextra few years before you will need to repaint/repair your windows.

Here is the photo from one of our recent projects with a similar house style to your
Viv Lavender
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2 years ago
Thank you so much
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