ᐅ Experiences with interior decorative film for plastic windows?

Created on: 13 Apr 2018 21:30
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blaupuma
Hello, for cost reasons we have now decided on uPVC windows.

However, I really don't like the glossy white plastic. :-(

Has anyone ordered these new decorative foil finishes and can share experiences or pictures?

I was thinking of matte white or wood white.
If anyone has them, I would appreciate any information.
blaupuma16 Apr 2018 13:04
Is it normal that the windows receive the paint with high heat directly at the factory, instead of just being covered with a protective film?

I’m just calling it a “film” for simplicity.
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Knallkörper
16 Apr 2018 13:06
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
Applying a white film over white plastic windows again is, in my opinion, pointless...

No, no... trust me, it makes a big difference. The "film" (or whatever it is) has a certain texture, a different level of gloss, and (in my case) is also a shade darker than pure white.
blaupuma16 Apr 2018 14:00
Knallkörper schrieb:
No, no... believe me, that makes a big difference. The "film" (or whatever it is) has a certain texture, a different gloss level, and (in my case) is also slightly darker than pure white.

Could you please post a real photo, Knallkörper?
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ypg
16 Apr 2018 14:22
Knallkörper schrieb:
No, no... trust me, that makes a big difference. The "film" (or whatever it is) has a certain texture, a different gloss level, and is (for me) also slightly darker than pure white.

Does any daylight somehow enter your window frames from the inside, causing them to (not) shine?
In our case, hardly anything shines, a) because of the simple plastic material, b) because of the lack of light due to the inner layer.
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Knallkörper
16 Apr 2018 14:48
Hello ypg,

that is possible. My flooring (polished natural stone) also reflects light onto the ceiling, where the non-reflective joints become visible. Regardless of the light source, there is still a difference between printing photos on glossy paper or silk matte paper, isn’t there?
11ant16 Apr 2018 16:08
blaupuma schrieb:
What does the company Galan do differently?

The color coating is fused with the profile itself during its production at a warm temperature, whereas laminates are applied cold during assembly.
blaupuma schrieb:
Is it normal that the factory applies the paint directly with high heat to the windows, instead of simply covering them with a laminate?

No, that’s not normal, and high heat usually isn’t used. Laminates are applied cold, similar to vehicle graphics, and typically come with a three-year warranty.
blaupuma schrieb:
I’m looking for something that is not glossy but rather matte.

You don’t have to wait long; the plastic profiles are made in one piece and will weather or age over time. But why matte? It tends to look less premium.
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