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Last updated: 21 August 2024
UPVC spraying cost guide
Want to keep your uPVC frames looking fresh? Consider uPVC spraying. Find out how much you should budget.
Why use UPVC spraying?
The exterior of our homes is the first thing visitors will notice before you even open the front door. Frustratingly, uPVC features can slowly lose their clean and new appearance over time. An older home with damaged or dated doors and windows doesn’t give the best impression to guests and neighbours.
Luckily, it is possible to spray paint uPVC items. Thanks to cutting edge technology, once sprayed, you would never know that your doors and windows aren’t brand new. You can even spray old doors and windows to match new fittings, such as a front door in a different colour.
The average uPVC spraying cost is very reasonable when you consider its impact on the look of your home.
Read on to discover prices, benefits of spraying and other useful tips.
How much does uPVC spraying cost?
| UPVC spray painting job | Cost + VAT (Range low - high) | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| UPVC spraying cost (whole house) | £900 - £1,800 | £1,350 |
| Spraying UPVC windows cost | £150 per window | |
| Spraying UPVC door cost | £230 per door and frame | |
| Spraying UPVC garage door cost | £250 - £350 | £300 |
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | ||
Whether you are looking to update your entire house or just a door or window, the cost of uPVC spraying is a fraction of the price of replacement items. The average uPVC spraying cost is around £1,350 for a whole house.
If your door is not functioning properly, you can also look into uPVC door repair costs.
Benefits of uPVC spray painting
Choosing to spray paint your uPVC features is a great way of enhancing your property without changing the entire structure. Benefits of spraying your uPVC include:
Permanent and long-lasting: It should look great for over 10 years and many professionals offer a 10-year guarantee
Wide range of colours: To suit any taste or colour scheme
Choice of finishes: Including gloss, matte and satin
Instantly enhance your home: Impressing visitors and potential buyers
Quick results: If done by a professional you can expect the job to be completed quickly and efficiently
Cheaper than replacing doors and windows: Can cost only a quarter of the price of new doors and windows
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Factors affecting uPVC spraying costs
The total amount you will pay for uPVC spraying will depend on lots of factors, including:
Number of items: The more uPVC items to be sprayed, the higher the cost will be
Type of item: Whether you choose to have a front door, a garage door or a window spray painted can affect the price you pay. Generally, the larger or more complex the item to be sprayed is, the more expensive it will be
Scaffolding: Hard to reach areas, particularly those that it is not safe to use a ladder for, may need scaffolding to be erected. This is for safety and to ensure a professional job is done but will incur an extra cost
Number of windows that open: Windows that open take longer to spray due to extra taping and the need to spray the opening edges. The number of opening windows will affect the price of the job
Extras like guttering, conservatory etc.: Not only can doors and windows be spray painted, you can also choose to have your guttering, drainpipes, conservatory or even your whole home sprayed. Of course, the larger the area to be sprayed, the higher the total will be
Repairs: Before spray painting your uPVC items, it may be necessary to repair any cracks, scratches or holes. Unless these are repaired, the finished job will not look perfect. Any repairs will be charged as an extra cost
Costs for windows and doors
Spraying uPVC windows cost
Usually, you will pay for multiple windows to be painted to maximise your home’s new colour scheme. If you have a large house with a lot of windows, you may be able to negotiate a reduced rate; however, this is not guaranteed.
The average spraying uPVC windows cost is £150 per window.
Spraying uPVC door cost
If your front or back door is looking worse for wear, a new coat of paint can instantly refresh it. Even if you choose to only paint your door, the exterior of your home will be greatly enhanced.
The average spraying uPVC window cost is £230 per door and frame.
How long does uPVC spraying last?
When carried out by a professional, uPVC spraying typically lasts between 8 and 15 years. But with the right maintenance, it could last even longer.
Exactly how long your uPVC spraying lasts will depends on lots of different factors, including:
The quality of the paint
How well it's applied
Environmental conditions
The quality and condition of the uPVC surface
How well maintained it is
Can I spray uPVC myself?
You could try to spray your uPVC, but it will be difficult to get professional results.
You would also be working from height, which we wouldn't recommend.
For the above reasons, we would recommend hiring a professional. To find a local, reputable, tradesperson in your area and get a personalised uPVC spray painting quote use our free search feature.
FAQs
What other uPVC products can be sprayed?
As mentioned above, windows and doors are not the only uPVC items that can be painted. The following are other examples, although the list is really endless:
Garages(The average uPVC spraying cost for garage doors is £300)
Rear doors
Conservatories
Useful uPVC spraying checklist
Choosing to spray uPVC windows and doors gives your home an instant refresh and a long-lasting result
The average cost of uPVC spraying a whole house is reasonable considering the many benefits
uPVC spray paint comes in a variety of different colours and finishes, designed to suit any taste
The number of items to be sprayed, type of item and accessibility all affect the cost of uPVC spray painting
Taking on uPVC spray painting as a DIY job can be risky and will likely not achieve the same quality finish as a professional would
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