Red Vinyl Window

Vinyl windows are popular these days because they are highly cost effective. They also come in various colors, but what if you need a red vinyl window?

There are a lot of companies from Anderson to Marvin and beyond that make some form of a vinyl window. The offer different choices when it comes to colors, but red is often left out. If you are trying to find it, check with them to see what is being offered at the moment. That being said, most don't offer anything other than a bright brick color when they offer it at all. Still, you don't need to fret. Why? You can paint a red vinyl windows different colors.


Vinyl windows take color without much problem. Unlike wood, you can paint them and get a very true representation of the color you are after. The process is fairly simple and we'll cover it below. If you are not a do it yourself kind of person, however, there is also good news. There are companies in practically any town that will do the job for you. Any window installer will know who they are, so just contact one in your area to find out who does a professional job at a reasonable price.

Ah, but what if you are a do it yourself person? What if you see the employees at Home Depot or Lowes more than your children? Well, you can paint a vinyl window red without any real difficulty. Your first step is to remove the window if possible. You don't have to, but it makes things much easier. Whatever your choice, the next step is to sand the window thoroughly to create a surface the paint can stick to. Now paint it. Make sure to use an acrylic paint. Before the paint dries, take a razor blade and clean off any excess paint that has spread from the window to the glass.



There is an extra step you need to take if you have white vinyl windows. For some reason, sanding them is often not enough to get the paint to stick. I am sure there is a chemically complicated answer, but just know that you should take an extra step. After sanding, apply a coat of white shellac to the window. Make sure it is alcohol based. Then go ahead and apply the acrylic paint.

The good news is you can simply make your own red vinyl window instead of be restricted to what manufactures offer at any given time. That being said, you'll probably need to touch them up every three to five years unless you have them professionally repainted.

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