Can You Spray Paint UPVC Windows? A Homeowner’s Guide

The Short Answer: Yes, and the Results Are Excellent

One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners across Hampshire is whether their tired, faded UPVC windows can actually be sprayed. The answer is a firm yes. Professional UPVC spraying uses specially formulated coatings that bond permanently to the plastic surface, giving you a factory-smooth finish in virtually any colour.

This is not a DIY job with a rattle can. Professional UPVC spraying uses a two-stage process — a bonding primer designed specifically for plastic substrates, followed by a polyurethane topcoat applied with airless spray equipment. The result is a hard-wearing, UV-stable finish that will not peel, crack, or flake.

What Can Be Sprayed?

Almost any UPVC surface on your home can be sprayed, including:

• Window frames (casement, tilt and turn, sash-style)
• Front doors and back doors
• Conservatory frames and roof trims
• Fascias, soffits, and guttering
• Garage doors (UPVC and composite)
• Cladding panels and bargeboards

If the UPVC is structurally sound — not warped, cracked, or badly damaged — it can be sprayed. Minor surface scratches and scuffs are actually filled and hidden by the coating.

How Long Does It Last?

A professionally applied UPVC coating lasts 10 years or more. The polyurethane topcoat is UV-resistant, so it will not yellow or fade the way the original UPVC does over time. We provide a written guarantee with every job. The only maintenance required is occasional cleaning with warm soapy water, exactly the same as you would clean your windows normally.

What About the Colour?

Unlike replacement windows which come in a limited range of stock colours, spraying opens up an almost unlimited palette. We can match any RAL colour, any BS colour, or colour-match to a sample you provide. The most popular choices for homes in Southampton and Hampshire right now are anthracite grey (RAL 7016), slate grey (RAL 7015), black (RAL 9005), and heritage colours like chartwell green.

How Much Does It Cost?

For most homes in Hampshire, UPVC window spraying costs between £800 and £1,800 for the full house, depending on the number of frames. That is typically 20–30% of the cost of replacement windows. A front door respray starts from around £150–£250. We provide fixed-price quotations after a free survey, so you know the exact cost before any work starts.

Get a Free Quote

If your UPVC windows are looking tired and you want to transform the look of your home without the cost of replacements, contact Newlook Protective Coatings for a free, no-obligation survey. We cover Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Eastleigh, Fareham, and the whole of Hampshire.