I had this problem with my windows/balcony. Thinking of changing all the windows since they are more than 10+ years old but the MCST told me that if i have to change, I need to change back to the same ugly dirty blue colour, as this will affect the facade of the building. So I am hesitant to spend $2-3k to change to these ugly windows again.

Can anyone advise if we can DIY the colour to black from the interior? spray paint, paint, wallpaper, or sticker film these window panes/frames?

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I had this problem with my windows/balcony. Thinking of changing all the windows since they are more than 10+ years old but the MCST told me that if i have to change, I need to change back to the same ugly dirty blue colour, as this will affect the facade of the building. So I am hesitant to spend $2-3k to change to these ugly windows again.

Can anyone advise if we can DIY the colour to black from the interior? spray paint, paint, wallpaper, or sticker film these window panes/frames?

I believe your window/door frame is made of aluminium, those colour coating is normally done by a process called powder coating,which is impossible to be done at home DIY, as compare to normal solvet oil based paint..

if you want to change colour, I think the best you can do DIY is to paint it over, use masking tape to mask off the glass area (to ensure your paint line is straight), first do a undercoat layer, then follow by one or two layer of thin paint coat.. depend on your preference.. for me, I would prefer a matt finish than glossy for the upper coat..

BTW, Nippon also has some water based paint that suitable for this.. but undercoat & masking tape is needed for good result..

Better to spray paint to the colour u like. Hand painting tends to leave uneven surface which is quite obvious when using gloss paint.

*refer to t-blog*

Edited June 17, 201214 yr by taichipanda

You may want to consider the coloured adhesive film used for outdoor ads (and kopitiam stall signs). Been using them for my mini aviary and the colour doesn't fade. You can get them at the ground-floor Art Friend shop in Bras Basah Complex.