HOW TO Paint WHITE windows BLACK! Includes SECRET Muntin / Grid / Grille Hack!!!
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Check out this quick & easy tutorial of how to spruce up those old white windows! In this video, we will walk you through the step-by-step transformation from old and dingy to new and stylish! We even teach a special trick of how to deal with those pesky muntins that are between the glass panes. Be sure to Like, Comment, & SUBSCRIBE for more great content from Mr. Greg's HOW TO! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I can't wait to start my window project! Thank you!
You’re welcome, partner! Let us know how it goes!
Wow!!!! Thank you so much. They look amazing. I hope scotch sponsors your Chanel.
You're welcome, partner! Glad that the video was helpful. No sponsorship from Scotch yet, but I'll bet they've been selling a bunch more Super 88!
You're a GENIUS. I just bought a mobile home and need to replace windows and want black ones but they are expensive. You just saved me thousands of dollars. Thanks SO much! Can't wait to show the painter this video!
Thanks, partner!! I’m no genius but glad to hear the tip will help!
I sense the sarcasm. Lol
Love it! You are the man Greg! I'm going to pitch this project to my husband today!
Thanks, partner! Give it a test on one window if you aren't ready to pull the trigger. You'll be surprised at how good it looks and stays!
Love how black windows came back into style lol. My house is from the 70s and windows from 70s and 80s, with near-black alu frames. They were considered dated in colour, but now are cool again (and so I just swapped in new dual pane glass inserts to freshen up)
That’s awesome, partner! Great idea!
Everything old is new again
Only on certain colors though.
Wow! Looks amazing! I’m on it! Thanks!
You’re welcome, partner! Good luck!
Great Video! Thanks for the excellent tip!
You’re welcome, partner! Thanks for watching!
Love it. I just built a home and it’s grey painted brick. I love it but think the windows should have been black to match the door. I think this is just what it needs. I know you said maybe not on a new window but I truly believe it will definitely give my new home a pop and curb appeal. We’re in Texas so I’m hoping the tape will hold up. Thanks.
Hey partner! Sounds like it would look great on your new place! Buy the good tape and it should hold up fine. Best of luck and let us know how it turns out!
Dr Horton must be your builder their color patterns are not the best for some subdivision
I"m in the same boat; my builder builds every house with white window frames and to me it looks cheap-I want to paint mine black as well but am curious how it will hold in this south Texas (San Antonio) sun.
@@gregorriusadolphus2729 good luck, partner! I can’t make any promises, but mine have held up perfectly on Florida heat. I’ll do a review of the tape and paint in a few months when we hit the 1-year mark. Thanks for watching!
@@gregorriusadolphus2729 if vinyl do not paint them.
Oh wow. I admit, I thought doing the inside would be a mess,. It actually looks great, going to do mine. Thanks 😊
Thanks, partner! Good luck on your project!
Would you know if the tape would hold in colder climate conditions for years on end even hot temperatures i wonder if yours held in without coming off over time please lmk thanks love the way this came out and im currently in replacing my siding and what a white and black look..again please lmk thanks..
Howdy, partner! Check out another video on our channel that is the 1-year later review. We are going on 3-years now and the tape looks good as new - temperature range of about 18-102 F. Good luck!
This is brilliant. Thank you!
You’re welcome, partner! I appreciate it.
Hi Greg. I want to paint my interior kitchen windows and I love the fact that there is a solution for the grids. I am concerned about painting the latches but we never use them anyway. Would it be ok to do that? Also I am going to have to hand paint because of the way my kitchen windows are configured - Its an old house.. Tips please.
Howdy partner! You can paint the latches, but if you have to open them beware that any tight scraping could mess up the paint. If you aren’t using them, you should be fine. Hand painting will be tough but should work. Long single brush strokes. Or tape very well and use very light coats of spray. Best of luck!
What a Great Job !! Thanks SO Much
You’re welcome, partner! Appreciate it.
This is brilliant! 👏
Thanks, partner!!
Awesome job!!!! Those black windows aren't expensive now :)
Thanks, partner! Not at all!! Haha
GREAT VIDEO. Just what I was looking for. I am doing this same project on the back of my house with metal windows. 6 of them. I am using now this technic to mask off my windows. I am using the same set up as a template masking, paint to save paper and money, take off masking to another window. I have 5 the same size. Oh a tip for you. Get you a Rust-Oleum 241526 Comfort Grip for spray paint cans, makes it real easy to paint without getting paint on your hands. I am 68 year old woman and the can spray makes my hand hurt. Good job!@
THE BLACK electrical tape is GENIUS. Since mine back windows are dark brown and not updated like the beige in front, I chose to just paint them again in dark brown because of the grid.
Thanks for sharing the comfort grip tip and please let us know how the project turns out!
YOU ARE A GENIUS GOING TO TRY THIS THANKS A MILLION
Howdy, partner! Appreciate the kind words - you can too!
Hi! I am also in north Florida. Could this work with Vinyl replacement windows? Would you recommend a different paint if so?
Hey partner! I have heard that black paint on vinyl windows can cause warping, but no idea if that’s true. I would probably test on one window before I tried on all. DTM acrylic is for metal, so you’ll have to find a paint that does well with vinyl. Good luck!
This is great! I’m excited to try.. I know this will vary but how many tape roll did you need for your home? I have about 8 mid size windows.. about how many rolls would you recommend? Also which finish did you prefer, the high gloss or semi gloss?
Thanks, partner! I think you would probably be able to get it done with about 3 rolls, depending on window size. The semi gloss is nice, but high gloss has more pop. Really up to you. I like semi gloss slightly more. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
Hi! Watching up in Canada. Wonder how this tape holds up in the cold. I've got an older colonisl red brick with white mttoned windows with a black trim around them. I've been thinking of trying this. Anyone know how it holds up in the serious cold? Zone 4. Thanks for a great video!
Hey partner! It has held up well in mildly freezing weather, but no prolonged deep freezes. You could slap a piece up to test for next year. So far so good down in the states. Thanks for watching!
I wanna try it too! Hope the tape could survive Ontarian summer heat and winter freeze.
Did you ever end up trying? Were in Victoria so we don’t get crazy cold here but certainly hit 0 routinely
I appreciate this video. I'm not looking to spend $$$$ of dollars professionals charge, when my windows are old anyway. Thanks again.
Agreed, partner! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
OK I have lots of questions. Can you do this same thing with vinyl windows and doesn’t that tape look weird up close? Won’t it come off with weather or when you clean the windows.
Howdy partner! Never tried it on vinyl but I don’t see why not. You really can’t even tell it’s tape unless you actually touch them. Nope, stays on through all the weather and seasons. Here is a 1-year later video of how they held up: m.th-cam.com/video/8j2k7CS8n4A/w-d-xo.html
Hello what do you have to do if the windows have vinyl frames when painting? thanks!
Hey partner! I’ve never painted vinyl window frames so you may want to test one before you knock out the whole job. Good luck!
Love this. Thank you. Have you used the tape for inside windows as well? I wish I could paint the tape to match some of my interior window frames that I painted light French gray. But black is still more appealing than white,
Thanks, partner! The tape would certainly work indoors. I have not tried painting the tape, but that may be doable. If you choose to try, check out our video on how to mask French doors (could make it easier). They do sell electrical tape in other colors, so you may be able to find gray. That would certainly look sharp! Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
You may can buy a durable tape near the gray color you are trying to match. I know my teenaged son used some gray duck tape he paid a few dollars for to repair his driverside window on his vehicle and the same tape has been holding it on for 6 years thru college graduation in hot Texas with no issues even though the car is rarely parked in covered parking. So it is durable and comes in narrow sizes bought from Walmart. Never has been replaced.
Incredible! This video is what I've been looking for! Thanks
You’re welcome, partner! Best of luck to you!
Did you sand the frames, or any other prep before painting? (Other than washing)
Hey partner! I did not prep other than cleaning them and they have held up just fine. But it never hurts to sand and prime if you want to go the extra mile. Good luck!
You literally just saved my husband’s life after he ordered the wrong windows for our new build 😩🙏🏾
Uh oh, partner! Glad I could save him! You’ll save a lot of $ with this trick too. Thanks for watching!
I can only imagine the houses in the town that all went and did this hack all have their duct tape flying off during the hot summer lol
Haha partner!! So far so good. The tape has held for almost a year in temps from 22 - 101. Hopefully it keeps up. Thanks for watching!
What about -40?
it says 20- 100 40 comes after 30🙄🙄🙄🙄
Our seasons are all relatively normal in VA. Not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter, but I had other issues with this... How do I explain to the guy doing my annual pressure wash that I need him to skip over the windows and leave them dirty. Lol. I'm cool with inexpensive DIYs, but I'd be too embarrassed to explain this one.
No on the electrical tape 🤦🏼♀️ dust, water, cleaning… not worth it. I think you can open window from inside to get to those grids?
Do you have a recommendation for a specific product/paint to use on vinyl windows?
There are certain types of paint formulated for vinyl that have a higher reflective rate and absorb less heat. I don’t have a specific brand recommendation, but you can find several options under those parameters. Good luck on your project!
Could I use brush methods for the interior frame, as opposed to spray? I sprayed one of our windows and nearly fainted. Paint went everywhere and the house was consumed with toxic fumes. Will not repeat indoors! What type of paint could I use with foam rollers & fine bristle brushes for the interior (on an aluminum frame)? Any primer you'd recommend? Thanks!
Yikes, partner! Sounds like a bad situation. I would recommend a DTM Acrylic Paint (direct-to-metal). Should not require priming. Just take your time and do your best to prevent the brush strokes. Spraying is the smoothest, but it can be difficult indoors. Please let us know how it turns out!
Love it!!!
Thank you, partner! You can too!
Wondering how this would work on windows that are double hung and are able to “tilt in” and slide up and down? Would the paint seal the window? Or would you run a knife over the seal after paint dries? (Just a thought)
Hey partner! I think it would be fine so long as you make a cut at the seal. Good luck!
Hi Greg, I have been told that you cannot paint black on vinyl windows? What kind of paint did you use and did it hold up well? Thanks so much. Great video!
Howdy, partner! My windows are aluminum and we used a mix of standard spray paint and DTM (direct to metal) acrylic. For vinyl, they do sell varieties that have low-heat pigments that don’t run the risk of warping the vinyl because they reflect the heat rather than absorb.
What type of paint do you recommend for the interior side of the window?
Hey partner! The type of paint will depend partly on whether you have aluminum or vinyl windows. For aluminum, I would recommend a DTM (direct-to-metal) paint. For vinyl, you could probably use an acrylic. Best of luck!
Gorgeous
Thanks, partner! The windows came out pretty good too, right?! ☺️
I also have white windows, but wish they were black. However, mine are vinyl instead of aluminum. I've been told that black paint on vinyl can overheat and cause the vinyl to warp? Is there a work around?
Hey partner! I’m sorry but I’m not sure. Maybe you can test on one small window this summer to try it out? Thanks for watching.
There are lots of black vinyl windows out there and they don't warp. I'm not convinced this is a long-tern fix (the paint may peel in a year or two, or three) but as far as warping, it won't matter.
Question, soooo what about in the elements? That tape will just come off no?
Surprisingly, the tape stays on like new. We posted a video of 1-year later that you can find on the channel and it still looks good as new today (a few years later).
you can never go to much on the masking lol! great JOB!
Right!? Thank you, partner!
We used to do the same with the engine light when flipping cars....
With the changing weather conditions. Does the tape come off?
Nope, partner! It has held strong for a few years in temperatures ranging from the teens - over 100F. Be sure to check out our 1-year review video for more details.
Painting aluminum is fine but please, if any of y'all reading this have vinyl windows, do not just paint them willy nilly like this guy did. They will warp. You can only paint vinyl with a specific UV technology.
How do i know if i have vinyl 🫢
What is the uv technology for the vinyl?
Does it feel like metal or plastic?
@@mmshaw6262vinyl is plastic feeling and aluminum is a metal
Thank you 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯
You’re welcome, partner! You can too!
I love this! How does the black tape hold up against cleaning? Will I have to redo the tape after each cleaning?
Hey partner! It holds up very well. Check out our other video on the 1-year review!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO where? Couldn't find it.
@@dorian_vlogs here you go, partner! m.th-cam.com/video/8j2k7CS8n4A/w-d-xo.html
@@MRGREGSHOWTO impressed. Thanks.
What about through weathering lol???
Are you kidding me? This is brilliant
No kidding, partner! Thanks for watching!
What does the tape look like from the inside though?
Hey partner! You really can’t see it from the inside. If anything it just looks like a shadow. If you are considering I would recommend a little test piece. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Love it
Thanks, partner!
How has this held up when you open and close it?
No issue with opening and closing, but that could differ depending on window friction. I would test a small piece and see if you encounter any problems.
How long does the pain last before it chips or fades?
Hey partner! It’s been well over a year and no issues yet. We have another video where we do a detailed review of one-year later if you want to check it out!
I’m curious how long that paint lasts before it starts to chip and peel?
Howdy, partner! So far it’s been a few years and no chipping or peeling. That is in temperatures ranging from about 18°-102°.
I use Rust-Oleum 2X paint and primer spray paint it seems to do a real good job. I'm not looking for a showroom quality finish. I'm just looking for an affordable way to make my fading window frames look good.
Great idea, partner! Thanks for sharing! How did it turn out?
@@MRGREGSHOWTO it actually turned out great. It was a nice smooth finish. I sprayed it about 8 or so inches back and put on two coats. It looks really good. I used semi gloss and I was really impressed. Rust-Oleum makes some really good spray paint products at a really good price. I didn't pay but 6 dollars and some change for one can and I did two windows with it.
@@chazzx7897 that’s great to hear! Yes, I agree that is good spray paint. Nice work!
How does it hold up to cleaning?
Pretty good, partner! I haven’t scrubbed it, but does fine with hose and rain. I don’t see any issue with normal cleaning. Good luck!
Can you still see the white muntin bars at an angle?
Hey partner! If you really try from right up on the window you can see some white at an angle, but you can’t really tell what it is. I’d recommend you do a little test strip at your home before you paint if you’re unsure. Thanks for watching!
yesssss thank you ..
You’re totally welcome, partner!!
How does that hold up with the weather?
Hey partner! It does just fine. I have another video with a one year review of how they held up. Check it out to see! Thanks for watching!
Is it hard to clean the window with the tape on?
Howdy partner! No, it isn’t very hard at all, just a slight lip at the tape edge. No issues otherwise.
Does the tape weather and fall off?
Howdy, partner! Mine has been on for a year in temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the high 90s and no issues yet. I’m going to do a video removing some soon to see how it comes off. Stay tuned!
Great hack! I was going to paint my car black. Instead I just grabbed a few rolls of super 88 tape and she is good to go.
Great idea, partner! Let us know how it turns out!
🤣🤣
I'm confused, does the tape not peal off over time?
Not at all, partner! We have another video of 1-year later and the adhesive actually sort of melts against the glass. We are going 2+ years strong and not a single bit of tape peeling with temperatures ranging from about 15 F to 100F.
does the black chip or wear off over the years?
Not at all. We have a 1-year review video on the channel as well if you want to check it out. Everything still looks good as new a few years later.
Is this some kind of joke 😂 this guy is hilarious and very professional
Thanks, partner! Be sure to check out our merch shop for some great Mr. Greg's How To swag: www.youtube.com/@MRGREGSHOWTO/store
I can see my husband changing the window trim black by painting or spray painting but he is too impatient to deal with the tedious taping that part would require my patience. It looks good.
You can too, partner! A little tedious, but not hard at all. Thank you!
where are you located? did your windows warp?
Hey partner! I’m in FL, USA. No warping at all! Thanks for watching.
What kind of paint did you use?
Howdy partner! For the video I used a basic spray paint, but when I painted all of the home windows I used Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic in an airless sprayer. Good luck!
Will this work on viynl windows?
Hey partner! Mine were aluminum, but I don’t see why not. You may want to test on one window and make sure the sun/heat doesn’t cause any problems. Thanks for watching!
How long will the electrical tape hold up on the window? Will it hold up in cold weather ( I would be doing inside only)
We are going on a few years and it looks like day 1. Check out our 1-year review video on the channel for more info. Thanks for watching!
That’s some hillbilly stuff right there! I love it!!
Absolutely, partner! Thanks for watching!
So it’s been a year since you posted this video..how long did the tape last through the weather?
Howdy, partner! We are actually pushing 2 years since the initial project and they have not degraded one bit. Here is a link to our 1-year review: th-cam.com/video/8j2k7CS8n4A/w-d-xo.html
@@MRGREGSHOWTO oh wow…I’m impressed and thanks for the link…will watch next.
How thick is the tape?
Hey partner! The Super 88 tape is 3/4” wide. Best of luck to you!
what's the exterior color of the house?
Hey, partner. The color is Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Can you paint over vinyl frames???
Hey partner! I don’t see why not. You may want to test one window first just to make sure it works for your application. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO I have vinyl window frames too. Which type of paint would you use? Acrylic, oil based? I'm in CA so I have limited paint ingredient options because of "climate change".
@@chellecat247 hey partner! I would ask your local paint store for recommendations. For aluminum you can use DTM (direct to metal) or oil-based. I would think an acrylic would work for you, but best to ask an expert. Thanks for watching!
Are these windows vinyl? I had read you can’t paint vinyl black, but I want to do badly on my boring white replacement windows.
Hey partner! These windows are aluminum. Not sure what the rules are on vinyl. Best of luck to you!
I new a kid that put duct tape racing stripes on his 74 nova, pretty ghetto just like this
That is awesome! I’ll bet it made the car faster, not to mention impressed the ladies!
I’ve been wanting to do this so badly but I have two upstairs windows that have those grids…….. problem solved!!
Awesome partner! Glad we could help!
How long will that tape last
Howdy, partner! We are going on 2 years strong and they still look like new! Here is a video review of the tape after a year: th-cam.com/video/8j2k7CS8n4A/w-d-xo.html
How did you paint the screen? Did you have to cover the screen area?
Hey partner! You can pop the screen frame out and just spray the whole thing - screen and all. If you use black paint you won’t even see it on black screen. If you want to tape off the screen area you could, but it’s not necessary. Best of luck!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO Great to know, thanks!
I took all my screens off! I don’t open the windows for air anyway. Gives a much cleaner look and no more gunk gets stuck in between the window and screen!❤
Great idea if there were no white grids between the panes. I just can't get past the electrical tape. Good idea though for those with a low budget though.
Thanks partner! It is a reversible option as well should the style change. I will say that we have been very surprised that years later the tape looks as fresh as the day it was applied.
Some people are way too critical. This is a very inexpensive way to update an older home. He's only doing the exterior so I'm sure it looks fine unless you are within a few feet. If you don't like how it looks, remove the tape and go a different route. I am looking to paint the interior so I don't think Scotch electrical tape is going to do the trick. Maybe get some flat aluminum bars cut to the correct size and spray paint to match. Seems like any adhesive would be hidden by the muntins on the other side and minimal gaps could be filled. I'd love any other suggestions. There's a site called New Panes Creations but it looks a little pricey to do for a lot of windows.
Look for peel and stick trim that can be cut with scissors. Only a suggestion for interior.
Thanks, partner! Appreciate you!
Well it's black to. So there is no sense on making it look like a showroom finish by sanding all the old paint off, priming it and using a paint sprayer when it's just going to fade in 5 years and you'll have to do it all over again anyhow on the outside.
How much would you charge for this type of job?
Howdy partner! I’m not a professional painter so I really don’t have any idea what it would cost. I’m sure You Can Too if you want to try it yourself, DIY-style!
Any idea you or you had heard how much would be charge for it?
Has the tape lasted?
Hey partner! It has been up for about 6 months with no signs of wear. Still looks and sticks perfect!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO it does look good, but as an electrician I can contest that electrical tape (will) shrink, it's designed to shrink, the adhesive is not fun to try and remove once exposed to heat like the sun,
Were those mullions OR muntins on the home? If someone doesn't like the divided window look and it's muntins on one side which are aesthetics, just remove the useless frame. Unfortunately mine are double sided. The grid isn't on the inside or outside. It's in the middle.
Howdy partner! For my windows, the aluminum is between the glass panes. Best of luck on your project!
Are these vinyl windows?
Nope, partner! These are aluminum, but I’m sure vinyl would work just the same. Thanks for watching!
How bout vinyl windows?
Howdy, partner! I think it would work, but have never tried. They do sell special paint for vinyl that attracts lower levels of heat to prevent warping.
Holy H3LL dlude...Thanks
You’re welcome, partner! Good luck on your project!
Won’t some of the white show when the window is open?
Hey partner! I had never thought of that, but yes it probably would. If you have windows that would be open a lot and that people could see I suppose you could try to paint the inside tracks as well. Good observation and thanks for watching!
This is cool but a big problem when you go to resell the home.
Howdy, partner! The good thing is that if you wanted to return the windows to original you’d just remove the tape and repaint the frames. A little work, but definitely doable. Thanks for watching!
Until it rains or your multiple hurricanes that come through Florida every year
Surprisingly, it has held up like new for several years despite everything mother nature can throw at it. We have been really impressed! Thanks for watching!
'Muntins'...? Had to look that up as I've only known them as 'Mullions'! Who knew?!?!
Hey partner! You say tomato and I say tomado! ;)
what happens to the tape when you wash your window? LOL.
LOL partner! No issues yet at all, but will keep you posted.
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Thanks, partner! We all love Disney! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great tips & tricks. Thanks for watching!
diy with hardcore german techno lol
Yea partner! Gotta give the people what they want! Thanks for watching!
No u did look😃
Haha, partner! Thanks for watching!
You can never cover, tape, and protect too much.
Agreed, partner! Thanks for watching.
Tape LOLOLOLOL ??? I'm sure that's going to last a long time. wow.
Amazing, huh!? Going on 3 years and still looks like new!
I want to add value to my house, not cause buyers to say it needs all new windows because they are half painted and half covered in tape! LOL. OMG. If I was going to live there forever or replace the windows in a couple years anyway maybe I would try this. Eight minutes I'll never get back, but hey, I knew it couldn't be real so good job with the click bait!
Howdy, partner! Thanks for watching and for the encouraging words!
WTH. Tape?
Howdy, partner! Pretty cool, huh?! Thanks for watching!
You’re KIDDING me
No kidding, partner! Awesome, right?!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO yessir
Lol riiight
That’s right, partner!! Amazing! Thanks for watching!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO electric tape doesn't stick to anything let alone a window in all weather environments?
@@JohnSmith-fi2gu very sticky indeed! Take care my friend!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO I love your sense of humor man! Keep on keepin' on my friend!
why is your headline not say ALUMINUM?????? WTF
Thats hilarious. looks like prison now
Howdy, partner! I never saw it that way, but you have a point!
electrical tape?... lol
Yup, partner! Pretty cool, huh?!
@@MRGREGSHOWTO it’s something!