Is redecorating following window fitting strictly necessary?
There’s no denying that investment into new windows comes at a fair cost, but in return you benefit from much-improved thermal efficiency, security, and aesthetics. You may be wondering, like some householders do, whether you will need to redecorate after your window replacements are installed. To offer some clarity on this, we have created a guide that goes into the factors that can prompt a need for redecoration and provides tips on how best to undertake it for UK homes.
1. How The Installation Process Works
Installation Disruption
Minimal Inconvenience: There could be minor disruption to your interior decor whilst a window replacement progresses. An installer will conduct the installation externally, so there should not be too much disturbance to your window surrounds and anything in close proximity to them.
Safeguarding Measures: A diligent installer will put down coverings prior to the installation to limit the spread of dust or debris.
Possible Impact on Surrounding Areas
Window Surrounds: Over the course of the installation, window surrounds like wallpaper, paint, or plaster could be disturbed or need some adjustment.
Trim and Caulking: Caulking around frames may be required for new windows, impacting the look of any surrounding walls or trim.
2. Factors Prompting Redecoration
Existing Decor Condition
Ageing and Impairment: Long-standing properties with existing decor can benefit from a redecoration to renew the look and fashionability of any ceilings, walls, or window surrounds exhibiting signs of wear and tear.
Allied Colours: If there’s a colour contrast between your new and old windows, repainting or re-wallpapering may be advisable for continuity.
Window Material and Colour
Contrast: Your selected window material (e.g. aluminium, timber, UPVC) and colour can affect the contrast between the windows and your current decor.
Colour Selection: Choosing a coloured finish that contrasts with much of everything else may not be to the taste of buyers and cause them to redecorate.
Design Modifications
Window for Change: It would seem practical to update your decor soon after your new window replacements are in situ. Aim to match the overhauled decor and windows or just do it for the purpose of renewing home aesthetics.
3. Post-Installation Redecorating Guidance
Assessment
Visual Checking: Observe the surrounding areas of your new windows once they are in position in case of any disruption or damage.
Consultation: Find out if any local installers or decorators would suggest redecoration based on your installation and the condition of the house.
Forward Planning
Colour Harmony: If redecorating is your desire, pinpoint-coloured finishes that will correspond with the replacement window frames for uniformity.
Agenda: Hold back any redecoration until the window installation has been given time to cure and settle.
4. Building Regulations Compliance
Planning Permission
Conservation Areas: Only certain external changes are permitted in conservation areas, which include window frame colours. You are best speaking to your local authority prior to making a window colour choice.
Thermal Efficiency Upgrade
Advantages: You may be entitled to some kind of government incentive or grant if committing to energy efficient windows, saving you money and aiding the environment.
Certification: Window installers must always abide by Building Regulations and satisfy energy performance and safety standards.
Conclusion
Disruption to internal decor during a new window installation is generally minimal and redecoration upon its completion will be dependent on what conditions it’s left in, the choice of window material and colour, and what your aesthetic preferences are.
UK homeowners need to be watchful and run their eyes over the window installation and surrounding areas in order to ascertain if redecoration is strictly necessary. Whether you embark on redecoration yourself or employ something else to oversee it, planning is key to a perfected installation and will help you get the most out of your new windows.
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