From Cream to Gloss Black: Aluminium Window and Door Spraying in Parkwood on the Gold Coast

Why Parkwood Homes Are Ready for Modern Updates

Parkwood sits in the heart of the Gold Coast, surrounded by golf courses, schools, and easy access to Southport and the M1. Many homes here were built in the late 1980s and 1990s. While structurally solid, they often share one giveaway detail: cream aluminium window and door frames.

For years, cream was the default colour choice, but today it looks instantly dated. Paired with modern exterior paint schemes, crisp white soffits, and Monument or Ironstone roofs, cream frames stand out in all the wrong ways.

This Parkwood project — going from cream to gloss black — shows exactly how spraying aluminium frames transforms an entire façade.


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The Job: Cream Colonial Frames Holding Back a Renovation

The home featured French and colonial-style aluminium windows and sliding doors. Each pane was broken up with multiple bars, meaning the old cream colour repeated itself dozens of times across the façade.

Before spraying, the look was:

Heavy and outdated – cream frames exaggerated the colonial bars.

Clashing with paintwork – fresh render and modern soffits made the cream look yellower.

Unfinished – despite other renovations, the frames instantly dated the home.


The solution was to respray all aluminium frames, windows, and sliding doors in gloss black.


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Why Gloss Black Was the Right Choice

Gloss black was chosen because:

It disappears into glass – making colonial bars less intrusive.

It balances Monument roofs and white soffits – creating crisp contrast.

It feels modern and intentional – instantly tying into current architectural styles.


With gloss black, the frames stopped being the focus and instead supported the home’s overall design.


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Step-by-Step: The Spraying Process

1. Surface Preparation

Frames washed thoroughly to remove chalking and contaminants.

Mechanical sanding keyed the aluminium surface for adhesion.

Wax and grease remover applied to ensure a spotless base.


2. Precision Masking

Every glass pane carefully taped.

Render, soffits, and decking protected.

Sliding door tracks masked to avoid clogging.


3. Priming – Black at 28 psi

Norglass All Surface Primer in black applied at 28 psi.

Two coats built a 60–80 micron adhesion layer.

Black primer gave depth under the gloss black topcoat.


4. Spraying the Topcoat

Concept Acrylic Lacquer applied via HVLP at 28 psi.

Each coat 25–35 microns, with multiple coats creating a 40–60 micron film build.

The gloss finish reflected light, sharpening every edge.


5. Tape Removal – The Reveal

Masking removed to expose razor-sharp lines.

The gloss black frames looked factory-new.



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The “Before” – Cream Frames Dominating the Façade

Cream made every colonial bar visible.

The façade felt cluttered and outdated.

Even freshly painted walls couldn’t hide the dated aluminium.



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The “After” – Gloss Black, Modern and Seamless

Colonial bars softened, disappearing into the glass.

Sliding doors blended with windows, unifying the look.

The whole home looked modern, cohesive, and complete.


The contrast between the before and after photo speaks for itself.


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Why Spraying Is Better Than Replacement

Replacing colonial aluminium windows and doors is expensive, disruptive, and unnecessary if the frames are structurally sound.

Spraying offers:

Factory-quality results onsite – indistinguishable from new frames.

Minimal disruption – no demolition or glass replacement.

Eco-friendly solutions – extending the life of existing aluminium.

Cost-effectiveness – a fraction of the price of replacement.



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Challenges with Colonial Windows

Spraying colonial windows requires more preparation and precision than standard windows:

Multiple panes – every small section must be masked.

Bars and intersections – detailed sanding and priming required for adhesion.

High visibility – mistakes stand out more due to the repetition of bars.


With the right process, though, colonial windows become elegant architectural features instead of liabilities.


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Benefits of Gloss Black on Colonial Windows

Timeless – Gloss black frames have been used for decades but remain current.

Flexible – Works with brick, render, timber, and stone.

Cohesive – Ties into other dark features like roofs, fences, and garage doors.

Crisp against white soffits – creates sharp, modern contrast.



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Parkwood Homes and Aluminium Spraying

Parkwood has a wide variety of properties that benefit from aluminium spraying:

Brick-and-tile homes from the 80s/90s – cream frames modernised with Monument or black.

Golf course properties – wide sliding doors sharpened in black or grey.

Family homes – colonial frames transformed into clean, modern features.


This Parkwood project is just one example of how gloss black brings everything together.


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Service Coverage Beyond Parkwood

RepaintPro provides aluminium spraying across the entire Gold Coast:

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 – Gloss Black Colonial Window Spraying

Q: Why does gloss black work so well on colonial frames?
Because it blends into the glass, making the bars less intrusive.

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

Q: How durable is gloss black in Gold Coast conditions?
With correct primers and multiple coats, it withstands UV, salt, and humidity.

Q: Do you spray security screens too?
Yes — screens can be sprayed to match or re-meshed if required.

Q: Can interiors and exteriors be sprayed in different colours?
Yes — interiors can be kept light while exteriors go bold.


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Why Choose RepaintPro

Experts in colonial and French-style windows – decades of precision spraying.

Attention to detail – every pane masked, every bar sprayed evenly.

Technical knowledge – correct primers, pressures, and film builds used.

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



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The Bottom Line

This Parkwood project proves just how transformative spraying can be. By taking colonial-style aluminium windows and sliding doors from cream to gloss black, the home went from dated to modern overnight.

The gloss black frames tied into Monument brickwork, crisp white soffits, and modern finishes, creating a factory-fresh look without the cost or disruption of replacement.

From Parkwood to Southport, Robina to Palm Beach, RepaintPro delivers aluminium spraying Gold Coast–wide that modernises windows, doors, and colonial frames with flawless results.

📞 Call Steve today on 0403 311 125 to transform your aluminium windows and doors with professional spraying.