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https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl DIY Forum >> Painting, Decorating & Tiling Questions >> Filling PVC window frames https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1197920339 Message started by leebutts on Dec 17^th, 2007, 7:38pm

Title: Filling PVC window frames
Post by leebutts on Dec 17^th, 2007, 7:38pm

I'm redecorating my council flat after Xmas and I'm going to rip down some dado (thin) rail that was up before I moved in. The problem is that the PVC window frames have been cut to fit around the dado. After I rip it down I was going to fill it (the cut out) painstakingly neatly and paint it with white gloss, but I can't help but think it will look a mess. Does anyone know of any tips such as using PVC offcuts etc that might do the trick. As I mentioned it's a council flat so I cant go overboard on either cost or work. Thanks for any help, Lee.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by CWatters on Dec 18^th, 2007, 9:10am

Can't quite see why they cut the window not the rail but...

Could you fix a quarter round or similar PVC bead around the whole window?

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by JerryD on Dec 18^th, 2007, 5:40pm

A 20mm upvc cloaking fillet should do the job.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by CWatters on Dec 18^th, 2007, 5:50pm

Perhaps Klingon Windows can sell you a cloaking device?

Sorry it's that time of year.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by Lectrician on Dec 18^th, 2007, 9:12pm

I doubt they have cut the frame - more likely the fillet strips they used to cover damage to decor etc.

These can easily be removed, and a new peice fitted, or removed and the walls made good and decorated.

Any chance of a pic? See the sticky topic at the top of all boards for info on posting pics.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by leebutts on Dec 19^th, 2007, 1:59am

Yeah, thats it Lectrician, the fillet, so if I pull them off will I be able to take it to B&Q and get some new strips? incidentally, what sort of adhesive do you use to attach it or is it just held in with silicone.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by JerryD on Dec 19^th, 2007, 1:21pm

I doubt B&Q will have cloaking filletts. You'll need a upvc stockist, most towns have them. They usually also sell upvs fascias and cladding etc.

Stick them on with white silicone (assuming windows are white.....)

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by Lectrician on Dec 19^th, 2007, 4:33pm

Use high modulous silcon - It is more tacky and will stick better. Then use some normal bright white silcon to bead the join. Ask the uPVC stockist what they recommend - They usually carry mastics/sealents/glues aswell.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by sparxxxx on Dec 19^th, 2007, 9:41pm

The op said he wanted a gloss paint finish, you cannot paint over silicon sealant.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by JerryD on Dec 19^th, 2007, 11:34pm

He won't need to paint the silicone, he will repair the window with a upcv trim.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by Twobarrows on Dec 20^th, 2007, 12:03pm

........and B&Q does sell this stuff, I've had some from Farnborough store before.

Title: Re: Filling PVC window frames
Post by leebutts on Dec 21^st, 2007, 10:46pm

Thanks for all your replies, I've got some sorted for after Christmas from a friend of a friend (who fits em) so to speak. Will only cost me a couple of pints so once again cheers, Lee.