Repainting French and Colonial-Style Aluminium Windows on the Gold Coast: A Complete Transformation

We are 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!

If you live on the Gold Coast and own a home with Federation, colonial, or French-style aluminium windows, chances are you’ve looked at those thick cream, beige, or outdated powder-coated frames and thought… “They just don’t match anymore.”

You’re not alone.

Thousands of Gold Coast homeowners — from Mudgeeraba to Main Beach, Burleigh to Benowa — are updating their homes. And one of the most effective, affordable, and modernising upgrades you can make is respraying your aluminium windows in a fresh, timeless colour.

This blog post walks you through exactly how we do it at RepaintPro, why colonial window frames are different, and how to get that ultra-modern gloss black or clean white finish without replacing the entire frame.


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Why Focus on French and Colonial Style Aluminium Windows?

French and colonial-style aluminium windows have a unique aesthetic. With multiple glass panes separated by fixed beading or aluminium bars, they’re a throwback to traditional timber joinery — but built with modern materials.

They were popular across the Gold Coast throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.

Now, though?
Most homeowners feel like they date the house.

You might be trying to modernise your:

Exterior colour palette

Interior window furnishings (e.g. plantation shutters)

Full home renovation or extension


And those old cream frames just won’t blend with your updated styling.

That’s where RepaintPro comes in.


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The Big Mistake Most Painters Make With Colonial Aluminium Windows

Let’s get this straight: spraying colonial-style windows isn’t like spraying a regular sliding window.

There are:

More individual faces

More internal angles

More masking required

Greater risk of overspray on the glass or internal bars

More prep to reach into the corners


We see it all the time — other painters masking them quickly, doing a single coat, and calling it a day. The end result? Paint that flakes, lines that aren’t crisp, and windows that look worse than when they started.

At RepaintPro, we’ve developed a fine-detailed spraying system tailored to colonial-style windows. Whether it’s aluminium bars laid across glass, or inset beading built into the frame — we treat them like artwork.


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Here’s How We Prep French and Colonial-Style Windows

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The masking process is where most of the time is spent — and most of the transformation magic begins.

We use:

Green automotive masking tape (not hardware-store blue)

Masking paper with razor-cut edges

Plastic film on wide panels

Glass-safe tape to allow for razor-sharp cut lines

Complete frame isolation to prevent overspray


The green tape is essential — especially in warmer suburbs like Robina, Worongary, or Upper Coomera — because it resists heat creep and doesn’t leave sticky residue, even on older powder-coated frames.

If we’re spraying in gloss black, like many customers choose, we take extra care to protect the inside perimeter of the glass, as the gloss finish highlights any flaws.

Every single internal angle, beading edge, and shadow line is prepped, cleaned, and taped individually.


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Step-by-Step Process of Spraying Colonial Aluminium Windows

Here’s our detailed process for colonial or French-style aluminium windows on the Gold Coast:

1. Initial Cleaning

We use an industrial-grade degreaser and aluminium-safe cleaner to remove all contaminants, cobwebs, and oils.


2. Sanding

The frames are thoroughly scuff-sanded to allow primer adhesion.

For colonial beading and narrow bars, we use scuff pads and detail tools.


3. Wipe Down

After sanding, we do a wax and grease remover wipe-down, ensuring zero residue remains.


4. Masking

Each glass panel is masked individually.

Window surroundings are also taped to prevent overspray on brick or render.


5. Primer

We use Norglass All Surface Primer in white or grey, depending on topcoat colour.

2 coats for full film build: ~60–80 microns DFT.


6. Spraying the Top Coat

We apply multiple coats of specialised topcoat (not house paint, not single-pack enamel).

Typically 2–4 coats depending on colour and finish.

Gloss black? More build for richer sheen.

White or Surfmist? More precision to avoid bleed.


7. Curing and Tape Removal

Once dry, we carefully remove all tape to reveal sharp lines.

We do a full inspection on every frame.



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Common Colours for Colonial Window Repaints

Based on our work across the Gold Coast, here are the most requested colours:

✅ Gloss Black

Stunning contrast against render or brick

Popular in Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, and Miami

Looks modern from both inside and outside


✅ Surfmist / Pearl White

Matches plantation shutters and light interiors

A go-to for Benowa, Clear Island Waters, and Hope Island


✅ Monument

A rich, dark charcoal with modern edge

Great in Currumbin and Varsity Lakes


Note: Gloss black is often requested because the glass already looks dark — so painting the frames black helps them vanish into the architecture.


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Why Not Just Replace Colonial Aluminium Windows?

Here’s why replacing them isn’t usually the best option:

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Colonial windows often feature custom glass panels and spacing.

Entire replacement can run into tens of thousands, especially in multi-story homes.


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Removing old frames often requires cutting into render, breaking existing sills, or disturbing the waterproofing line.


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Weeks of lead time

Interior disruption

Risk of breaking internal plaster or architraves


Spraying them onsite offers a clean, modern, cost-effective solution — and takes far less time with no structural change.


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Do We Do Inside as Well?

Absolutely.
If your colonial-style aluminium windows need interior respraying (often the case with French doors), we mask the internal floor, curtains, and furniture, and spray with the same precision as the exterior.

For customers in Tallai, Bonogin, Reedy Creek, and Ashmore, we’ve completed full interior and exterior repainting jobs — even on colonial-style sliding doors and bay windows.


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Can Flyscreens and Security Screens Be Removed?

Yes.
We can either:

Remove them for you (including re-meshing after)

Or you can remove them before we arrive


Diamond grill security screens are common on colonial window setups — and yes, we respray those too. Colour-matched to your new window finish.


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What About Blinds, Curtains, or Tracks?

Don’t stress.
You don’t need to pull anything down — we gently tape them back or cover them during the spray. In rare cases, brittle plastic clips (due to sun exposure) may break, but we always treat them carefully.


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How Long Does It Take?

We no longer quote exact timeframes like “1–2 weeks,” because every home is different.
Size, layout, access, number of windows, and weather can all affect timing.

What we can promise is:

We work as efficiently as possible

We won’t cut corners to rush through it

We’ll communicate clearly during the entire process



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Is There a Warranty?

Yes — all RepaintPro jobs are backed by a 6-year workmanship warranty, backed by the QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission), which regulates and licenses building contractors in QLD.

That means we’re not just throwing up paint — we follow the guidelines, meet all legal requirements, and deliver long-lasting results.


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Real Gold Coast Results — Colonial Windows Transformed

We’ve completed French and colonial-style aluminium window spraying across nearly every suburb on the Gold Coast:

Mudgeeraba

Robina

Broadbeach Waters

Mermaid Waters

Southport

Pacific Pines

Molendinar

Burleigh Waters

Worongary

And more…


Each one of these homes went from dated cream frames to crisp, modern lines — either matching or contrasting their new render, paint, and interiors.


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Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

If you have colonial or French-style windows on your Gold Coast home and you’re mid-renovation — respraying them is 100% worth it.

✅ No need to replace
✅ No mess or disruption
✅ Full colour transformation
✅ Long-lasting durability
✅ Custom-finished appearance
✅ Adds instant value to your home


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Call to Action

Ready to modernise your colonial-style aluminium windows?
RepaintPro has been trusted by Gold Coast families for generations — and we’ve specialised in aluminium spraying since 2015.

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Text or call Steve on 0403 311 125 or visit repaintpro.com.au to get your quote started today.


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Don’t Replace. Repaint.

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


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