Colonial & French-Style Aluminium Window Painting Nerang | RepaintPro

Colonial Aluminium Windows in Nerang – Time for a Fresh Look

Nerang is one of the Gold Coast’s most diverse suburbs. It’s a mix of older family homes, townhouse complexes, and acreage-style properties that back onto the hinterland. Across all of these, one feature keeps popping up: colonial or French-style aluminium windows.

These windows — with their multiple grid bars crisscrossing each pane of glass — were once the height of design. They added charm and traditional styling. But with time, their powder-coated finishes in cream, bronze, or faded silver have lost their appeal. Instead of enhancing the home, they now make it look dated.

The good news for Nerang homeowners is that colonial aluminium windows don’t need to be replaced. Repainting them with the right process gives them a factory-fresh look that instantly modernises your home while keeping its character. That’s exactly what RepaintPro specialises in.


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Why Colonial Aluminium Windows Are a Specialist Job

Repainting standard aluminium windows requires skill. Repainting colonial or French-style aluminium windows takes it a step further:

Each frame has dozens of bars dividing the glass.

Every bar needs to be sanded, masked, primed, and sprayed.

Precision is required to avoid paint bleed or rough edges.


Too often, general painters take shortcuts by bridging masking tape across multiple bars, spraying, and peeling later. This leaves ragged edges and uneven finishes.

At RepaintPro, we do it differently:

Every single bar is masked around individually.

We use high-grade tapes and films for clean sight lines.

HVLP spraying ensures thin, even coats on narrow bars.

Tape is removed at just the right moment for razor-sharp edges.


It’s slower. It’s more detailed. But it’s the only way colonial windows in Nerang get the finish they deserve.


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Our Step-by-Step Colonial Repainting System

We follow a strict process to ensure long-lasting results.

1. Frame Inspection

We start by checking:

Condition of the powder coat — chalky, peeling, or stable.

Presence of silicone or contaminants.

Access requirements (many Nerang homes are multi-storey or set on slopes).

The number of colonial grids per frame.


2. Cleaning & De-Siliconing

Frames are scrubbed with wax and grease removers. This strips contaminants, oils, and silicone residue. We use the two-rag method to ensure contaminants are lifted, not spread.

3. Mechanical Sanding

We sand every surface, including each colonial bar:

Orbital sanders for wider frames.

Hand sanding and scuff pads for narrow bars.

Ensures primers bond properly to aluminium.


4. Masking Around Bars

This is the critical step:

Each bar masked around individually.

No bridging tape.

Glass protected fully for razor-sharp results.


5. Priming

Residential colonial frames: high-quality single-pack primers designed for aluminium.

Commercial colonial/shopfronts: 2-pack epoxy primers for maximum adhesion.

Film build: 30–40 microns per coat, 2 coats for 60–80 microns DFT.


6. Spraying Topcoats

We apply multiple thin coats using HVLP spray equipment:

Each coat 25–35 microns DFT.

Smooth, even colour across narrow grids.

Final finish ~100 microns DFT for durability.


7. Tape Removal & Detailing

We remove masking carefully at the perfect time to reveal:

Crisp edges.

Sharp lines.

Windows that look like new from the factory.



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Why Repainting Beats Replacing in Nerang

Replacing colonial aluminium windows is costly, disruptive, and unnecessary. Repainting delivers:

Huge cost savings – Repainting is a fraction of replacement cost.

No major disruption – Frames stay in place.

Eco-friendly choice – Avoids landfill waste.

More colour options – Choose modern tones beyond the dated cream and bronze.

Faster results – Repainting is completed far quicker than new installs.


For Nerang homes — especially older properties with many colonial windows — repainting modernises instantly without breaking the budget.


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Popular Colours for Colonial Frames in Nerang

In Nerang, popular choices include:

Gloss Black / Monument – A modern, architectural look that works well on colonial grids.

Pearl White / Surfmist – Bright, coastal-inspired tones that lighten interiors.

Greys & Neutrals – Perfect for balancing older brick homes with modernised trim.


These colours give colonial windows new life, making them a feature again rather than a drawback.


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Colonial Frames in Nerang Homes

Colonial aluminium windows are common across different property types in Nerang:

Older family homes – Many 80s and 90s builds feature colonial grids.

Townhouses – Investment properties often include colonial frames needing updates.

Acreage homes – Large houses on bigger blocks frequently have colonial bars throughout.

Renovated homes – Properties modernised inside but still held back by outdated colonial colours.


Repainting transforms all of these, bringing consistency and appeal.


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Residential vs Commercial Colonial Windows

Residential repainting in Nerang – Single-pack primers and lacquers provide long-lasting finishes for family homes.

Commercial repainting – Offices, schools, or medical suites with colonial windows require 2-pack epoxy primers and polyurethane finishes for added resilience.



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FAQs – Colonial Aluminium Window Painting in Nerang

Q: Can colonial aluminium windows really be painted successfully?
Yes. With proper preparation, primers, and spraying, colonial windows can be repainted in any colour.

Q: Do you mask every bar individually?
Yes. It’s slower, but it’s the only way to achieve sharp, professional lines.

Q: Which colours are most popular in Nerang?
Monument black, Pearl White, and soft greys.

Q: Can you repaint both sides of colonial windows?
Yes. We often repaint interior and exterior frames for a consistent look.

Q: Do you repaint screens and doors as well?
Yes. We can spray or re-mesh security screens, flyscreens, and sliding doors to match.

Q: How long will the finish last?
Many years. All work is backed by our 6-year QBCC workmanship warranty.


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Why Nerang Chooses RepaintPro

Specialists in colonial aluminium repainting – not general painters.

Generational expertise – four generations of painting experience.

Attention to detail – critical for colonial masking and spraying.

Factory-quality finishes – sprayed, not brushed.

QBCC licensed & insured – with a 6-year workmanship warranty.



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The Bottom Line

Colonial and French-style aluminium windows add character to Nerang homes, but when stuck in faded or outdated colours, they date the property badly. Replacement is costly — repainting is smarter.

RepaintPro are the #1 colonial aluminium window painting specialists in Nerang, delivering crisp masking, factory-sharp spraying, and long-lasting finishes.

???? Call Steve today on 0403 311 125 for a free quote on colonial aluminium window repainting in Nerang.