Why Repainting Aluminium Window Frames Is the Smartest Update You Can Make

We’re not here to sell you anything. But we are here to solve the problem of what to do with those ugly windows that don’t match anything anymore!

Currumbin — with its blend of lush greenery, laid-back surf culture, and peaceful residential pockets — is one of the Gold Coast’s hidden treasures. But as homes here age, many owners are beginning to notice the same eyesore: faded, chalky, or mismatched aluminium window frames. Whether they were originally installed in mission brown, cream, faded bronze or that unmistakable dull green, those old powder-coated aluminium frames can drag down the entire look of a beautifully renovated home.

At RepaintPro, we’ve built a reputation across the Gold Coast — including Currumbin — for transforming aluminium windows without replacing them. In this post, we’ll walk you through what we do, how we do it, and why it’s the best decision for Currumbin homeowners who want to keep the coastal charm without the 1980s windows clashing against their fresh render or timber cladding.

Why Paint Aluminium Windows Instead of Replacing?

Let’s start with the question we hear all the time.

“Can’t I just replace the windows?”

Sure — if you’re happy to spend $30,000–$50,000 and rip apart your plasterboard, your window sills, potentially your flooring, and live in a construction zone for weeks. Replacing aluminium windows in an existing home is invasive, expensive, and often unnecessary.

If the glass is fine and the frames are structurally sound, there’s no reason to go through the pain of replacement. What most people want is just a fresh, modern colour that matches their renovation — and that’s exactly what our process delivers.

Painting aluminium windows isn’t just the cheaper alternative — it’s the smarter one.

Real Results in Currumbin — A Black Primer Job Done Right

The job featured in this post shows one of our team members working on a home in Currumbin where we’ve just finished spraying black primer onto aluminium frames. This stage is absolutely crucial. It’s the bond between the metal surface and the topcoat — and we take it seriously.

The video captures just how meticulous this process is. Every surface that shouldn’t be sprayed is masked with precision, and the spray application is even, consistent, and professionally delivered using HVLP gear designed for detail work.

This isn’t a slap-and-run coat of paint — it’s a specialised primer designed to adhere to aluminium and form the perfect foundation for long-term durability. Especially important in a coastal suburb like Currumbin, where salt air and UV exposure are relentless.

The RepaintPro Process — Start to Finish

Let’s walk through what goes into painting aluminium windows the right way — the way we do it in homes like this Currumbin project:

1. Site Preparation

• Vehicles moved, access cleared
• Protective drop sheets laid over gardens, floors, furniture
• Pets secured, blinds gently removed or taped out of the way

We always begin by protecting your home. We’ve created a full checklist of things customers might ask us — including flyscreens, pets, gardens, and blinds — and we handle it all with care.

2. Cleaning the Frames

• First step: wipe-down with wax and grease remover
• Removes contaminants, grime, silicon, insect spray residue, etc.

This step is vital. The primer won’t adhere properly if there’s any residue on the surface. We always clean thoroughly before we do anything else.

3. Sanding and Abrasion

• Every frame is scuffed with abrasive pads or sandpaper
• Promotes adhesion
• Removes chalky oxidised powder coat

This mechanical abrasion gives the primer something to grip. It’s not about making it look rough — it’s about getting below the oxidised surface and opening the pores of the metal.

4. Priming with Professional Equipment

• 2–3 coats of black (or white) aluminium-specific primer
• Sprayed using HVLP spray gear
• Flash time observed between coats

This is the step we filmed in Currumbin — and it’s one of the most important. Without a proper primer coat, even the best topcoat will fail.

5. Finish Coats

• 2–4 finish coats depending on colour and coverage
• We use a satin, gloss, or matte finish depending on the desired effect
• Applied in smooth, overlapping strokes to ensure no tiger striping

Unlike other painters who cut corners with one coat and call it a day, we build proper film build into our finish coats. That’s what gives it both depth of colour and durability.

6. Tape Removal

• Every edge peeled back with precision
• Reveals clean, razor-sharp lines

This is the moment of truth. The tape doesn’t lie. If prep wasn’t done right, you’ll see it in the lines. We’ve built our reputation on making that reveal look flawless.

Why Currumbin Homes Are Perfect for This Update

Currumbin is full of homes that have great bones but outdated features. Whether it’s a 90s brick home near the creek or a timber beach shack on the hills, chances are the aluminium windows haven’t aged as well as the rest of the property.

Here’s why it matters:

• Salt Air & UV: The coastal breeze carries salt, which causes chalking and corrosion of powder-coated frames. UV weakens the colour fastness.
• Modern Exteriors: Homeowners repaint render, re-roof in Colorbond Monument, or install VJ boards — but leave the frames brown or cream? It doesn’t work.
• Property Value: Fresh frames elevate curb appeal and suggest the home is well-maintained.

Myths We Keep Hearing (and Busting)

Let’s set the record straight on a few things we hear from customers who’ve been told otherwise by less experienced painters or sales reps.

❌ “Black Paint Lasts Longer than White”

False. We get this one a lot, especially from painters who don’t want to mask properly. They claim black lasts longer so they can avoid tight tape lines on white. In reality, it’s not about colour — it’s about film build and preparation.

❌ “You Can’t Paint Powder-Coated Aluminium”

Nonsense. We do it every week. Powder coat is just a finish — and once prepped, cleaned, abraded, and primed correctly, it paints beautifully.

❌ “Security Screens Can’t Be Painted”

Yes, they can. In fact, we remove and spray them too — including diamond grille, Crimsafe-style, and sliding door mesh panels.

❌ “One Coat is Enough”

Maybe for a budget job. But if you want longevity, UV resistance, and a deep, smooth finish — you’ll need multiple top coats. We typically apply 2–4 coats, depending on the colour and condition.

So Why Choose RepaintPro?

We’ve been doing this for over four generations. Our team is Gold Coast-based, QBCC licensed, and we stand behind our workmanship with a 6-year warranty backed by the QBCC.

We’re not a franchise. We don’t send contractors. And we don’t skimp on materials or process. What you get is a small, professional team who work fast, clean, and respectfully on your home — and we treat every house like it’s our own.

Most jobs take around a week for an average-sized home, and up to two weeks for larger homes. We don’t rush it, and we never leave mid-job to start something else.

From Cream to Clean — Why the End Result Matters

We’ve seen dozens of homes in Currumbin where everything looks new — new gardens, painted fences, new roofing — but the aluminium windows are still stuck in the 90s. That one detail drags everything down.

What we do is simple:

✅ Make the frames disappear into the home’s colour palette
✅ Bring a sharp, architectural feel to old frames
✅ Make them look like they were always meant to be black, silver, white, or Monument

It’s not just a coat of paint — it’s a transformation.

Want a Quote?

If you’re in Currumbin — or anywhere on the southern Gold Coast — we’d love to help.

All we need is:

• A photo of each window/door/gate
• Whether screens will be removed or left on
• The colour you’d like
• Your location

And we’ll send you a fixed price quote including materials and GST — no surprises, no itemised confusion, just one simple number.

RepaintPro Serves All Gold Coast Suburbs

Along with Currumbin, we also service: Burleigh Heads, Tugun, Elanora, Palm Beach, Mudgeeraba, Varsity Lakes, Reedy Creek, Robina, Miami, Mermaid Waters, Ashmore, Benowa, Bundall, Hope Island, Pacific Pines, Ormeau, Oxenford, Helensvale, Upper Coomera, Biggera Waters, Labrador, Parkwood, and beyond.

Wherever you are — if it’s on the Gold Coast, we’re happy to help.

Final Thoughts

The video of our Currumbin job says it all. Black primer applied with care. Tape lines perfect. A job done right — with no assumptions, no rush, and no shortcuts.

Because in the end, it’s not about selling anything.

It’s about solving the problem of what to do with those ugly windows that don’t match anything anymore.

Let us help you bring them up to standard — the way they should’ve looked from day one.

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