French and Colonial-Style Aluminium Windows Sprayed to Match Monument Brickwork and Crisp White Soffits – Gold Coast

French and Colonial-Style Aluminium Windows Sprayed to Match Monument Brickwork and Crisp White Soffits – Gold Coast

Why This Transformation Was Essential

On the Gold Coast, many older homes built in the 1980s and 1990s still feature yellow or cream aluminium frames on windows and doors. When these properties undergo renovations — such as painting brickwork in modern Monument grey and soffits in a bright white — the old frames instantly clash.

That was the case on this Gold Coast job. The French and colonial-style aluminium windows and sliding doors, with their yellowed frames and multiple grid bars, looked out of place against the updated exterior. They stood out for all the wrong reasons.

The only way to complete the look was to respray the aluminium frames so that they worked with, rather than against, the new colour scheme.


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Why Yellow Aluminium Frames Date a Home

Yellow aluminium frames have become one of the most obvious signs of a home’s age:

They clash with modern paint colours like Monument, Surfmist, or Ironstone.

They make white soffits look duller and less crisp.

On colonial windows with bars, the yellow multiplies visually — creating dozens of jarring lines across a façade.


Leaving them untouched after repainting brickwork and soffits makes the renovation feel unfinished.


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Monument Brickwork + White Soffits = The Perfect Backdrop

The choice of Monument for the brickwork created a sleek, grounded feel for the property. Monument is a deep, neutral charcoal that works beautifully on Gold Coast homes, especially when paired with bright landscaping or timber features.

The crisp white soffits added contrast, lightening the roofline and keeping the design fresh.

But Monument and white are both unforgiving. Any outdated yellow detail — like the aluminium frames — becomes more obvious when placed between these sharp tones. That’s why repainting the frames was non-negotiable.


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The Frames: French and Colonial Style

Unlike simple sliding windows, these were French and colonial-style aluminium frames. That meant:

Dozens of vertical and horizontal bars across every window.

Intricate masking to protect each pane of glass.

Sliding doors with wide frames that had to align with the smaller bars nearby.


Jobs like these demand time and precision — but the payoff is dramatic.


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The Spraying Process Step by Step

1. Surface Preparation

Frames washed down to remove chalking, dust, and contaminants.

Sanding across all bars and corners to key the surface.

Wax and grease remover applied for maximum adhesion.


2. Masking

Each pane of glass carefully taped and covered.

Brickwork in Monument and soffits in white fully protected.

Sliding door tracks taped to prevent clogging.


3. Priming

Norglass All Surface Primer applied in black.

Sprayed at 28 psi for perfect atomisation.

Two coats created a strong 60–80 micron adhesion layer.


4. Spraying the Topcoat

Concept Acrylic Lacquer applied at 28 psi.

Each coat built 25–35 microns of film thickness.

Multiple coats built a strong 40–60 micron film build in total.

Bars, corners, and sliding door edges coated evenly with a factory-quality finish.


5. The Reveal

Tape removed to expose crisp, sharp lines around every pane.

Frames looked as though they had been manufactured in the new colour — not repainted.



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The “Before” Look

Yellow aluminium frames dominating the façade.

Colonial bars creating dozens of intrusive yellow lines.

Modern Monument brickwork and white soffits clashing with outdated aluminium.



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The “After” Look

Frames now matched to the updated scheme.

Black finish on windows and sliding doors disappearing into the glass.

Monument brickwork and crisp white soffits enhanced rather than undermined.

Colonial bars transformed from a dated detail into elegant design features.



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Why Spraying Was the Only Choice

Replacement Issues

Replacing French and colonial-style aluminium windows is:

Expensive — demolition, new frames, and new glass all add up.

Disruptive — surrounding brickwork, render, or tiles risk damage.

Wasteful — perfectly good aluminium frames often end up in landfill.


Spraying Advantages

Spraying achieved the same visual transformation without replacement:

Onsite process — completed without demolition.

Factory-quality finish — indistinguishable from new.

Eco-friendly — reuses existing frames.

Cost-effective — maximum impact for the budget.



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Colour Choices on French and Colonial Frames

For this Gold Coast job, black was the perfect choice. It:

Blended into the glass, making the colonial bars less intrusive.

Balanced the Monument brickwork for a sleek, modern look.

Provided contrast with crisp white soffits, sharpening the roofline.


Other popular choices include:

White – Works with Hamptons-style interiors and plantation shutters.

Monument – Ties frames directly into roofs, fences, or brickwork.

Surfmist – A softer alternative to pure white, especially in shaded areas.



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Why DIY Doesn’t Work on Colonial Windows

DIY is rarely successful on colonial-style windows because:

Bars are too intricate for brushes or aerosols.

Poor masking leaves overspray on glass or brickwork.

Inadequate primers lead to peeling within months.


Only professional spraying with the correct primers, pressures, and film builds produces a durable, sharp finish.


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Benefits of Spraying Aluminium Frames

Completes renovations – No mismatched yellow frames undermining Monument brickwork.

Boosts curb appeal – Instantly more modern and cohesive.

Durable – With correct primers and coatings, frames withstand UV and humidity.

Eco-friendly – Extends aluminium life and avoids waste.

Cost-effective – Delivers maximum visual impact without replacement.



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Service Coverage Across the Gold Coast

While this post focuses on a Gold Coast colonial window project, RepaintPro provides aluminium spraying services across all suburbs:

Southern suburbs – Palm Beach, Currumbin, Elanora, Tallebudgera, Burleigh Heads, Miami, Tugun, Kirra, Coolangatta.

Central suburbs – Southport, Labrador, Ashmore, Benowa, Bundall, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Chevron Island, Isle of Capri, Main Beach.

Hinterland – Mudgeeraba, Reedy Creek, Bonogin, Worongary, Tallai, Nerang, Gilston, Carrara, Clear Island Waters.

Northern suburbs – Robina, Varsity Lakes, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Helensvale, Oxenford, Arundel, Parkwood, Maudsland, Ormeau, Yatala, Pacific Pines.



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FAQs – French and Colonial Aluminium Window Spraying

Q: Why do colonial frames look better in black?
Because black blends into the glass, making the bars less visually intrusive.

Q: Do soffits and frames need to match?
Not exactly — soffits in white and frames in black create a crisp contrast.

Q: Can colonial bars be removed before spraying?
No — masking and spraying in place delivers factory-quality results.

Q: Is spraying durable in coastal Gold Coast conditions?
Yes — with the right primers and multiple coats, the finish withstands UV and humidity.

Q: Can sliding doors be sprayed at the same time?
Yes — they’re included for a complete, consistent finish.


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Why Choose RepaintPro

Experts in French and colonial windows – Decades of precision masking and spraying experience.

Proven technical process – Correct primers, psi, and film builds for lasting adhesion.

Attention to detail – Every bar and corner sprayed evenly.

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



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The Bottom Line

Painting brickwork in Monument and soffits in white creates a bold, modern statement — but outdated yellow aluminium frames can ruin the effect.

By spraying French and colonial-style windows and sliding doors in black, this Gold Coast home achieved complete cohesion. The bars became elegant, the sliding doors seamless, and the entire property looked brand new.

From Parkwood to Palm Beach, Robina to Southport, RepaintPro provides aluminium window spraying Gold Coast–wide that transforms homes without replacement.

📞 Call Steve today on 0403 311 125 to modernise your colonial aluminium frames and complete your renovation.