Painting window frames price

Are your window frames in need of a facelift and are you exploring your options? Whether you want to have your window frames painted inside or outside: this article provides you with a comprehensive overview of all prices and options for window painting. That way, you will know whether to do it yourself, or what to expect if you decide to hire a painter.

What does it cost to have your window frames painted?

Do you only want to repaint the inside of the window frames or also the outside, and does it concern the window frames in one room or all window frames in your house? In the overview below, you will find both the painting costs per hour and the average total prices that painters charge for window frame painting.

Price examples

The table above gives an insight into the average prices for window frames painting. Below are three situations with corresponding price examples, so you have a better idea what kind of costs you can expect.

Small painting
Are only a few window frames in need of a new coat of paint? Painting three exterior window frames on the ground floor costs an average of £690 including paint and material costs. Want to know what a painter will charge for your situation? Then request a free, no-obligation quote.

Average painting
Many people combine several painting projects together. This is efficient and saves on overall costs. In addition to five interior window frames, would you like to paint two doors with their door frames? Then this will cost on average £1,200 including paint and materials.

Large painting
Would you like to have all the window frames on the outside of your corner house painted? Then the painting quote including paint and materials will average £1,800.

How do you paint window frames?

Every seven years it is wise to give wooden window frames a new coat of paint. Since exterior window frames have to endure a lot of weather conditions, you could even paint them a little more often. How does window frame painting work?

Preparation

Before you start painting, make sure you are well prepared. First of all, check the current state of the window frames. Do you find any wood rot anywhere? Then remove it with a chisel until you see healthy wood again. Fill the holes with wood rot filler. Note that wood rot filler hardens quickly. So work quickly, or in small bits at a time.

Prepaint the frames and sponge with clean water. Remove loose paint leaves with a paint scraper, sand uneven areas and smooth them with putty. Lightly sand again and clean and dust the window frames.

Ground paint

Time to paint the window frames. First of all, tape the glass and surrounding areas well. First apply a layer of primer if the window frames are still bare or on the areas that have just been repaired to ensure better adhesion of the paint. This will make it easier to cover the lighter paint later. Lightly sand the frames as soon as the primer is dry.

Kit and paint

Make sure the frames are dust-free and seal any seams and cracks. After the sealant has dried, you can start painting. Use a brush for the corners and edges and paint in long strips. Finish with a paint roller from top to bottom to get the paint spread evenly over the frames.

Let this layer dry thoroughly. Then lightly sand the frames again before applying the second coat. Remove the tape while the paint is still wet for the tightest result.

Price structure of window frame painting

What choices affect the price of window frame painting?

The choices you make around your painting project determine the final total cost. We have listed some of these choices.

Choice 1: Painter

The price for hiring a painter to paint your window frames is on average between £35 and £50 per hour. The outside of the window frames will be painted partly using a ladder, or, in the case of window frames on higher floors, or scaffolding. Not every painter includes the cost of renting scaffolding in their prices. So check the quote carefully and ask the specialist about it to avoid unexpected costs.

Choice 2: Paint

Wooden window frames need properly applied painting to protect them from moisture and changing weather conditions. Painted window frames last longer for this reason. Aluminium and plastic window frames do not require painting. If you do decide to paint window frames made of these materials, always use primer first. This ensures that the paint adheres well to the material. Below are common prices for types of paint that can be used when painting window frames.

* The number of m2 varies because you can paint less m2 with exterior paint than with interior paint.

Choice 3: Combine painting

Many people choose to combine painting, which sometimes gives you a discount on the total cost because you provide the painter with more work in one location. You also save on call-out costs because the painter is already there. Below are average prices for the four most frequently painted surfaces in and around the house.

For exterior painting of a house, painters often charge a total price. The average total prices for various types of house are shown below.

Frequently asked questions

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