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How to paint windows

How to paint windows

If your windows aren’t looking their best, they might need a little bit of TLC to stay protected against the weather elements. Here is a guide to show you how to breathe new life into your windows and trim with Dulux Aquanamel.

Follow 4 easy steps to get you started.

1
How to paint windows
2
Step-by-step guide
3
Window colour schemes
4
Your shopping list

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Choose & Use Colour
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Using and testing colour with samples
How to create a colour scheme
How to choose exterior colour schemes
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Colour blocking in your home
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How to create a feeling of happiness in your home
Using colour to elevate small spaces
How to make your workspace more productive
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How to choose a sheen level
Painting and product advice
Calculate how much paint you will need
Choosing interior wall paint for your project
Prepare Your Surface
Prepare interior surfaces
Prepare exterior surfaces
Mouldy surfaces
Taping and wall preparation
How to paint over interior effects paint
Painting & Application Techniques
How to paint brick
How to paint walls
How to paint ceilings
How to paint over dark colours
How to paint stripes
How to paint doors and trims
How to paint your front door
How to repaint a picket fence
How to render brick and fibre cement walls
How to use spray paint
How to paint on rusted metal
How to prepare your glossy surface for painting
How to avoid a patchy ceiling
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How to use a paint roller
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When droplets appear on acrylic paint
Yellowing
Wrinkling
Sagging
Roller spattering
Poor stain resistance
Poor sheen uniformity
Poor scrub resistance
Poor hiding power
Poor flow and levelling
Roller marks / stipple
Picture framing
Mud cracking
Interior lapping
Foaming or cratering
Cracking, flaking or peeling
Interior burnishing
Interior blocking
Tannin staining
Surfactant leaching
Using Specialty Finish Paints
Bring texture into your home with paint
How to paint using Dulux Design Rust Effect
How to paint using Dulux Design Glitter Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Metallic & Design Pearl Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Copper & Copper Patina Effect
Paint with Dulux Design Concrete Effect
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Paint with Dulux Design Gold & Stainless Steel Effect
How to use Dulux Fine Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Medium Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Full Cover Roll On™
Calculate how much texture paint you need
How to apply Crushed Pebble Effect

How To Guides

Choose & Use Colour
How to use the Dulux Colour Visualisation Tool
How to use colour in your home
How to use a colour wheel
Using and testing colour with samples
How to create a colour scheme
How to choose exterior colour schemes
Tips to create a monochromatic space
Colour blocking in your home
How to create a feeling of fun in your home
How to create a feeling of happiness in your home
Using colour to elevate small spaces
How to make your workspace more productive
Choose Paint
How to choose a sheen level
Painting and product advice
Calculate how much paint you will need
Choosing interior wall paint for your project
Prepare Your Surface
Prepare interior surfaces
Prepare exterior surfaces
Mouldy surfaces
Taping and wall preparation
How to paint over interior effects paint
Painting & Application Techniques
How to paint brick
How to paint walls
How to paint ceilings
How to paint over dark colours
How to paint stripes
How to paint doors and trims
How to paint your front door
How to repaint a picket fence
How to render brick and fibre cement walls
How to use spray paint
How to paint on rusted metal
How to prepare your glossy surface for painting
How to avoid a patchy ceiling
Painting Tools & Tips
How to use a paint brush
How to use a paint roller
How to use spray paint
Paint safety
Clean Up & Disposal
Paint clean up and disposal
Paint Problem Solver
When droplets appear on acrylic paint
Yellowing
Wrinkling
Sagging
Roller spattering
Poor stain resistance
Poor sheen uniformity
Poor scrub resistance
Poor hiding power
Poor flow and levelling
Roller marks / stipple
Picture framing
Mud cracking
Interior lapping
Foaming or cratering
Cracking, flaking or peeling
Interior burnishing
Interior blocking
Tannin staining
Surfactant leaching
Using Specialty Finish Paints
Bring texture into your home with paint
How to paint using Dulux Design Rust Effect
How to paint using Dulux Design Glitter Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Metallic & Design Pearl Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Copper & Copper Patina Effect
Paint with Dulux Design Concrete Effect
How to paint using Dulux Design Chalk Effect
Paint with Dulux Design Gold & Stainless Steel Effect
How to use Dulux Fine Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Medium Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Full Cover Roll On™
Calculate how much texture paint you need
How to apply Crushed Pebble Effect

See how it’s done

Step-by-step guide

Let’s get started. Choose a sheen level that suits your home. Semi Gloss is the perfect complement to low sheen walls, or you may look for a distinct Gloss finish.

Window colour schemes

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Trim

Vivid White™

Vivid White™ is a pure clean white that is perfect for creating a clean, contemporary look. It is the ultimate choice for modern interior walls and trims and is also ideal for exterior features such as fretwork and window frames. The crisp freshness of Vivid White™ will brighten any space and give it a luxe modern vibe.

Dulux Enamels

Our water-based and oil-based enamels are designed to provide the hard-wearing finish required for doors, window frames, skirting boards and architraves. Take pride in your painting job with the finishing touches, available in Low Gloss, Semi Gloss and Gloss.

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Vivid White™ is a pure clean white that is perfect for creating a clean, contemporary look. It is the ultimate choice for modern interior walls and trims and is also ideal for exterior features such as fretwork and window frames. The crisp freshness of Vivid White™ will brighten any space and give it a luxe modern vibe.
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  • Flat paddle paint stirrer

  • A wide paint brush.

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