Laminated windows: views and photos in the interior, reviews

Plastic windows are no longer the privilege of the rich and successful - now they can be found almost everywhere, from residential buildings to massive office buildings. However, traditionally PVC windows are a boring white color. Undoubtedly, it will fit perfectly into any interior style, but sometimes you want the frames to be a different shade. In this case, the choice of the owner of a house or apartment may fall on laminated windows, which, thanks to a special coating, can be painted in any color.

Laminated windows

Example of laminated wood-look windows

Laminated windows in the bedroom

What are laminated windows?

What you need to know: characteristics and features

Due to the large number of advantages, plastic windows are very popular - they not only provide good noise and heat insulation to the room, but also look quite elegant and neat.

It is for this reason that the replacement of old wooden windows with PVC structures has become widespread in our country.

Unlike wooden frames, plastic windows cannot be repainted, and the color palette is limited to white and brown.

However, about 35 years ago, the first procedure for laminating plastic - that is, using a special film, turned a standard white window into a colored one.

Since then, plastic window frames have been produced in various color variations, and it has become possible to choose a shade to suit any home interior.

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Individual design

Do you want the windows to match the interior of the room and harmonize with the facade of the house? Do you want to receive rave reviews from your neighbors about your windows? We offer lamination or lamination of window profiles. Those. make your windows colorful. A wide selection of colors and textures will satisfy both discerning tastes and any design requirements.

Lamination and lamination: what are the differences. Or how are colored windows made?!

Windows made from PVC profiles are not only white, but also colored - to match different types of wood. This is dictated by aesthetics and design requirements, because ordinary white windows are not suitable for every interior.

How do we, manufacturers, achieve aesthetically pleasing and practical colors? For this purpose, two technologies have been developed and are widely used, almost always complementing each other: PVC profile lamination and its lamination.

Laminating is a special technology in which, during manufacturing, a PVC window profile is painted in the mass in different shades of brown, most often caramel and chocolate. The laminating process occurs at the stage of mixing polyvinyl chloride with additives - the usual bleaching additive titanium dioxide is simply replaced with a dye corresponding to the required color.

Lamination is a process that involves covering a PVC window profile with decorative films using special adhesives and using laminating machines. The outer side of the film is highly resistant to weathering and ultraviolet rays and retains its bright colors for a long time. Such a film can imitate the structure and color of various types of wood (for example, “oak” or “mahogany” decor) or be a single color (gray, red, yellow, green, etc.).

Standard colors

Cream
Diamond blue
Grey
Green
Mahogany
Nut
Bog oak2
Dark brown
Light oak
golden nut
Golden Oak

The finished window can be white on the inside, in accordance with the style of the interior, and laminated to look like solid oak on the outside, in accordance with the appearance of the house. The opposite option is also possible, and even preferable, since the dark color of the profile causes more heating. In the case of one-sided lamination, naturally, a base in the form of a white profile is used.

Colored base for lamination

The laminating film covers only the outer surfaces of the profile. When the sash is opened, the original color of the plastic will be visible. Usually a white profile is used, but you can use a colored base, caramel or brown, if it suits your taste better with the chosen lamination.

White
Caramel
Brown

The laminated profile, thanks to new technologies in the production of PVC film, is able to withstand both the sultry heat of summer and the harsh winter, maintaining the original appearance of the plastic window, which is especially in demand in our Far Eastern climate.

Ask our showrooms about the timing and availability of a certain color.

Our specialists will help you with your choice and select the best option for you.

What does the coating consist of and how is it applied?

As already mentioned, the color of the frames is changed using a special film, which is a multi-layer PVC coating 0.2 millimeters thick.

The material is based on an acrylic substance of a certain color. For the top layer of coating (transparent), substances such as polyvinylidene fluoride and polymethyl acrylate are used - due to this, the material receives a glossy shine and the ability to resist external influences.

The window lamination process consists of several stages.

First of all, the plastic surface is primed in order to increase adhesive properties. A day later, the processed profile is sent to a special installation - there the base is heated to +130 degrees and a film is applied.

The film is fixed to the window frame using a special adhesive solution, so it can never be removed later.

Then the film-coated profile is sent to the next installation, in which different rollers act on it with different levels of pressure. This procedure removes any remaining air bubbles from under the film.

A machine for laminating a window profile looks like this:

Subsequently, the workpiece is removed to a special room, where it will be stored for about 10-14 days - only after this time a full-fledged window will be created from the profile.

During the “rest” time of the workpiece, the film takes its final position, and the risk of deformation is completely eliminated. Thus, the manufacturing process of colored windows takes much longer than the production of regular ones.

It should be noted that it will not be possible to fully laminate standard plastic windows at home - the entire process should be carried out only in special conditions and on special equipment under the supervision of professionals.

If you make the slightest mistake, the film will cover the plastic unevenly or simply fall away from it.

In addition, you can laminate not only the frame, but also the glass. In this case, it will become tinted and will be able to protect the room from the penetration of sunlight.

How much more expensive are laminated windows than white ones?

As practice shows, the difference in prices for colored and standard windows is about 20-30 percent .

Laminated profile. Plastic windows

What is a laminated profile?

Laminating is a special technology in which the PVC window profile is painted brown in the mass during its manufacture.

After this, such a profile is laminated with a film that imitates natural wood, which makes it possible to obtain a profile that is most similar to a window beam made of wood, since it does not have the base white color.

Laminated windows appeared relatively recently in Russia, but every year they become increasingly popular. In Yekaterinburg there are practically no offers for laminated windows. Our company is one of the few that offers its customers laminated windows from the KBE Expert and Trocal Balance profile systems.

Advantages of laminated windows:

Basic white profile color missing
The cost is the same as for double-sided lamination of white windows
Production time: 7 days (production time for laminated windows ranges from 15 to 30 days)
Laminated windows are as similar as possible to wooden ones
Laminated windows are cheaper than wooden ones

Disadvantages of laminated windows:

Laminated windows are more expensive than regular plastic windows
Lamination on both sides (if you want windows with one-sided lamination)
Small choice of colors compared to laminated windows

Golden Oak

Sapelli

Bog oak

Calculation of a standard PVC window

Laminated profile KBE Expert or Trocal Balance
Double-glazed window - double-chamber
I-glass
Plastic frame
German fittings ROTO-NT, tilt and turn
Size - 1300x1400 mm
Price - from 9690 rubles.

Reviews: advantages and disadvantages

The film itself, used to create colored windows, has a lot of useful properties and imparts them to the window during its lamination.

A distinctive feature of this film is its high strength: the product is resistant to both mechanical stress and temperature changes, and it can serve both at –80 and +130 degrees.

Due to these properties of the film, laminated windows do not fail for many years, without fading in the sun or being destroyed by aggressive cleaning agents.

The main advantages of laminated windows are:

variety of colors and shades;
durability and strength of the coating;
low maintenance requirements;
environmental Safety;
protection of PVC structures from moisture, sun and temperature changes.

At the same time, laminated window glass does not transmit ultraviolet radiation, blocking up to 98 percent of harmful radiation.

Like tinting, mirror film can hide the events taking place inside the apartment, while from the inside it will appear completely transparent.

In addition, laminated glass prevents the room from overheating in the warm season and excess heat from escaping outside in the cold season.

It is especially worth highlighting the anti-vandal type film - it can reliably protect windows from the negative impact of hooligans.

The main disadvantages of colored plastic windows (as well as any other PVC structures) include the complexity of installation, so it is recommended to trust their installation only to professionals.

A little about the film

The film for laminating windows is a multilayer PVC coating, although its thickness is very small - only 0.2 mm. It is based on an acrylic substance of a certain color - exactly what the customer of the window wanted. By the way, acrylic not only changes the color of the window profile, but also protects the plastic itself from overheating. It is worth remembering that colored surfaces in the sun, especially dark ones, heat up much more than white and light ones.

Window lamination film consists of several layers

For the top layer of the film - transparent - polymethylacrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride are used. Due to these substances, the material becomes glossy and shiny, and also resists the effects of external natural factors well. After passing through all stages of processing, all layers of material are firmly connected to each other into a single whole.

Window with layout

On a note! Thanks to modern technologies, wood-colored windows look so natural that only a professional can distinguish them from the original.

Natural wood effect window

Prices for self-adhesive color films

Colored self-adhesive films

What are the types of laminated windows?

Plastic (PVC)

Today there are three types of lamination of plastic windows:

double-sided: the film is applied to both sides of the white plastic window;
one-sided: the film is applied only to one side (internal or external) of the window, the second part remains white;
double-sided on a color basis: a brown film is applied to both sides of a standard brown profile.

"Under the tree"

Wood-laminated windows are especially popular. Sometimes such a replacement is necessary to preserve the appearance, especially when it comes to replacing windows in an apartment in a historical building.

The thing is that the city administration often does not allow residents to install white windows due to their inconsistency with the overall architectural ensemble.

Some time ago, an innovative co-extrusion technology entered the PVC construction market, which makes it possible to reproduce the texture of wood on a window profile.

In such a frame, the color is complemented by the unevenness of the surface, and the coating itself is extremely durable due to the use of a special acrylic-based ASA material.

What is important is that the surface of such a window does not fade or get scratched to the white base, and the outer layer does not lose the laminated layer and does not peel off.

With this technology of deep embossing of a window frame, the imitation of wood is the most accurate. In the Russian market of laminated windows, the following manufacturers have proven themselves well:

"REHAU";
"WDS";
"KBE";
"Salamander";
"KRAUSS".

Manufacturers consider the most popular wood shades of laminated PVC windows to be: light and natural oak, white antique, golden, mahogany, stained and port oak.

It is these colors that provide windows with the greatest resemblance to natural material, while maintaining all the advantages of PVC construction.

Brown windows

Brown plastic windows are very popular due to their similarity with wooden structures.

Such windows are perfect for glazing both country houses and apartments, and a wide variety of shades allows you to choose a model to suit every taste.

Unlike white windows, brown models are easy to clean - fingerprints are not visible on them, and to remove dust you just need to wipe with a napkin.

Gray windows

Gray laminated windows are most often used in high-tech houses.

Such designs go well with both the overall design of the room and household appliances in the “metallic gray” shade.

However, a wide range of colors allows you to use gray windows to support other styles, the main thing is to choose the right shade.

"KRAUSS"

In terms of their operational and technical characteristics, Krauss PVC profiles are considered one of the best on the modern market.

The designs of this brand have numerous quality certificates confirming their advantage over the profiles of other brands.

The production of KRAUSS window structures is based on the use of environmentally friendly materials - suspension PVC, modifier, stabilizer, color pigment and calcium carbonate. A wide range of windows allows you to choose a window to suit every taste and budget.

Miscellaneous

Hello!
I really want it to match the color of the roof (chocolate), matching the color of the window. I found out that laminated windows are laminated to the street, and not on both sides. In my opinion, any color, except probably white, will fade. Am I right? Is it worth overpaying? In general, what are the complaints about laminated windows?

If you asked me, sorry, I probably didn’t read it. I think I understand what the question is. About ventilation ducts above the roof? - There are none. There is no “classical” exhaust ventilation in low-rise buildings. And there are no windows. The building must be absolutely airtight. Ventilate by opening windows 2-3 times a day. But. There are modern ventilation systems with heat exchangers. But that's another story. It costs money.

ps I personally don’t really agree with this. And then, think in your own way - what about Siberian frosts, and winter lasts 6 months? In Europe, the grass is green all winter.

Message from Müller : If you asked me, sorry, I probably didn’t read it. I think I understand what the question is. About ventilation ducts above the roof? - There are none. There is no “classical” exhaust ventilation in low-rise buildings. And there are no windows. The building must be absolutely airtight. Ventilate by opening windows 2-3 times a day. But. There are modern ventilation systems with heat exchangers. But that's another story. It costs money.

ps I personally don’t really agree with this. And then, think in your own way - what about Siberian frosts, and winter lasts 6 months? In Europe, the grass is green all winter.

No, not you personally, I was just trying to figure it out. Previously, the windows were wooden - air flow through “leaks”. Now people everywhere are replacing them with plastic ones, thereby covering the inflow with the same natural ventilation system. But that’s okay, people are greedy for advertising and German names. But during the construction of new economy-class houses, old projects, almost PP, are taken and double-glazed windows and ventilation ducts are inserted into them as per the old project. My question was: is this inconsistency really still wandering around? After all, the ventilation system is also supposed to be natural. I understand everything about heat exchangers, but is it really possible that all houses require mechanized ventilation in this case? I don’t know if the state installs windows with valves and the like, “2 times a day” may be its own solution, but not at the level of the norms.

Let's do it this way. Any plastic is destroyed when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. In order to increase the durability of plastic, certain additives and dyes are added to the polymer mass. At the same time, the technological and a number of strength properties of plastic change (not for the better). The most acceptable method is to apply a thin layer of the same plastic (in this case PVC) to a plastic part, which is more resistant to destruction under the influence of ultraviolet radiation than the plastic of the part itself. This is done in two ways - co-extrusion or film. Laminated profiles. They take a profile and apply a film with high UV stability to a hot oven and weld it. These profiles are more resistant to UV. The only thing is the quality of this film itself and the quality of its application.

Message from Mauriat : And I don’t understand why modern double-glazed windows in a wooden frame, which are several times more expensive than a plastic profile, need to be painted at least once every three years?

Because the paintwork is destroyed, the tree begins to deteriorate. That’s why in Europe the average person will install plastic and won’t bother with all this bullshit with painting and varnishing. Among other things, if we turn to painting technology, the old paintwork must be mercilessly removed from the surface, and not smeared on top with 10 layers of PF-115, so much so that all the fittings are covered up and make it impossible to simply open and close the sash. When I was a “window restorer”)) they removed layers up to 1.5 mm. In addition to paint, there was lime and growth rings of paper, which they used to make the windows airtight for the winter.

Message from Müller : No mechanical ventilation is provided. Absolutely sealed building. Ventilation by opening windows. It is at the state level. recommendations. Local Aboriginal people are also replacing old windows with “slits” with new sealed ones. No valves. And the house is covered with foam plastic for greater energy savings. Indeed, there is a contradiction.

Clear. It's funny. That is, either ventilation with a heat exchanger or no ventilation at all.

Message from Flexxxxxxxx : Because the paintwork is destroyed, the tree begins to deteriorate. That’s why in Europe the average person will install plastic and won’t bother with all this bullshit with painting and varnishing. Among other things, if we turn to painting technology, the old paintwork must be mercilessly removed from the surface, and not smeared on top with 10 layers of PF-115, so much so that all the fittings are covered up and make it impossible to simply open and close the sash. When I was a “window restorer”)) they removed layers up to 1.5 mm. In addition to paint, there was lime and growth rings of paper, which they used to make the windows airtight for the winter.

But the fact is that my windows were painted once every 10 years and nothing happened to them (I have no doubt that it was on top of the old paint). Whereas new ones need to be painted with varnish every three years. I don't understand this. This varnish is so much worse than paint, but painting wooden windows with fittings with white paint is out of the question? I wonder what quality wooden windows are without fancy fittings. I saw it in the cabins)

Message from mister-tip : gentlemen, let's get back to the windows

Okay, I won't do it anymore. The story of shutters and nikai UV is not scary. And beautiful

Yes. Like that. Simple residential buildings are built without ventilation. And of course there are problems in this matter. For example, a new house takes a long time to dry, 1-2 years, i.e. intensively ventilate. There are even dryers for this. My colleague dried the house like this. Fungi often appear. You know how difficult it is to fight them.

About the tree. Here's a neighbor's wooden house. Made of timber, lined with boards. Beautiful. He moved in in 2001, then the house was covered with protective varnish. Since then, he has completely painted the house twice, using the same protective varnish. The tree requires a lot of care.

By the way, modern wooden doors 2.1x1.2 cost

Message from: Tale of shutters and nikai UV is not scary.

Message from Mauriat : Whereas new ones need to be varnished every three years. I don't understand this. This varnish is so much worse than paint,

If correct, then enamel, not paint. For enamel, the film-forming part is the varnish. Next come various dyes and light stabilizers.

, because enamel is more resistant to UV than varnish, although the initial gloss loses after 5 years. The varnish does not contain UV stabilizers. It is a pure polymer in a solvent. And then there is also a low tide zone, where it is washed off very well with water

Message from Mauriat : Is painting wooden windows with fittings white paint out of the ordinary?

Photos inside, interior and exterior

The inside of laminated PVC windows looks like this.

The use of colored windows can give the facade of a building a special, unique look, or, conversely, preserve its original architectural appearance.

What colors are there for laminated windows?

The color palette of laminated windows has no limits - today you can find almost any desired shade.

This is confirmed by examples of color schemes for laminated windows from the most famous manufacturers of PVC structures, located below.

Types of lamination

Window lamination technologies do not stand still. Now there are 3 ways to change the color palette of windows.

Table. Types of window lamination.

View	Description
Double-sided lamination	In this case, the film is applied on both sides of a regular white plastic window. By the way, the white background can be seen on the fold of the frame if you open it.
One-sided lamination	In general, this type of lamination can be divided into two subtypes. They differ from each other only in the way the film is applied, that is, the window can have either an internal (from the room side) or an external (from the street) colored side. The second part of the window will remain white.
Double-sided lamination on a color base	In this case, PVC film is also applied to both sides of the profile, but the latter is brown in color. In this case, the film can also only have a brown tint - it is not possible to use bright colors here.

Types of window lamination

On a note! There is also volumetric lamination, when the window frame is completely covered with PVC film and does not have a single gap. But such a service is extremely expensive.

Laminated windows in the interior

How to choose the right windows: tips

When choosing laminated windows, experts recommend:

assess your own financial capabilities and give preference to the most optimal price-quality ratio in a previously determined price category;
opt for high-quality film from a well-known brand (preferably Italian or German production);
determine the desired shade as accurately as possible, focusing on the interior and exterior of the house (external lamination is best selected to match the color of the roof or base);
select the type of lamination (double-sided or single-sided);
choose a suitable texture (leather, wood, etc.);
pay attention to the color of components, seals and fittings (they should match the color of the window profile).

I would like to pay special attention to the selection of colors:

Do not choose flashy bright colors for bedrooms;
Yellow windows are good for a child’s bedroom, and dark ones for an adult’s bedroom;
large gray windows are ideal for houses decorated in a minimalist style;
for small windows it is best to use pastel colors;
In addition to brown and white, blue and green are considered universal colors - they can be used in almost any home;
It is best to avoid dark colors at the front of the house (the frames will heat up quickly and the house will look gloomy).

However, the customer must like the end result, so when choosing a laminated window, you must first of all take into account your own desires, and then the result will exceed all expectations.

Is it possible to laminate a window after installation and how to do it?

You won’t be able to laminate a window yourself after it’s installed, because it’s impossible to recreate all the conditions for professional window lamination at home.

However, today some companies produce special self-adhesive film designed to change the color of frames. The procedure in this case is as follows:

preliminary surface preparation: clean from dust, dirt and mortar residues;
cutting the film along the length and width of each section of the profile with an overlap of 2 centimeters;
preparation of the working surface: treat the profile section with a special cleaner for plastic;
applying the film: heat the surface and prepared material with a construction hair dryer, simultaneously remove the protective layer and apply the film along the entire length of the profile using a pressure roller;
applying the film to the folds: before applying the film to the folds, reheat the film to a temperature of 50-100 degrees, and remove residues and irregularities with a knife.

How professional window lamination is performed is described in detail in the following video:

Laminating

Essentially, this is a process in which decorative PVC films are applied to the surface of a profile or sheet using special equipment and adhesives.

Decorative PVC lamination films have been developed for use on laminating machines and are factory tested. For laminating PVC and aluminum profiles with PVC films, two adhesive systems are usually used, which differ significantly from each other:

A solvent-based polyester adhesive that has been a leader in this technology for over 30 years. This technology has proven itself well in Siberian conditions and has a number of advantages:

there is no need to pump humidity into the workshop to 50-60%, which is very problematic in winter;
does not heat up the surface of the profile, which eliminates subsequent deformation of the finished profile;
The technology allows you to laminate both small orders at lower speeds and large ones at higher speeds.

And another very important advantage of this technology using liquid adhesives is the best strength characteristics of the adhesive layer: according to an independent examination of the Window Institute in Germany, tests were carried out on a special installation, the strength value of the adhesive joint at control points of 5, 10, 15 minutes was recorded 1 .8N/mm., 1.3N/mm., 1.6N/mm., and the peel strength value of the film (i.e. the adhesive seam does not deform) was 4 hours.

But, unfortunately, this technology has one drawback - it is toxic during the production of lamination. To do this, it is necessary to provide for the removal of solvent vapors from the production room during lamination production. In further use, the laminated profile is absolutely non-toxic.

Solvent-free hot melt adhesive based on polyurethane. Its use in profile lamination began relatively recently. This technology was specially developed and pursued two main goals, which are also an advantage over liquid adhesives:

better environmental friendliness, because There is no solvent in the hot melt adhesive;
the highest speed lamination characteristics.

This technology has the following disadvantages:

It is impossible to completely eliminate the use of a solvent, because it is still present in the primer;
high profile feed rates are required (when the speed slows down, there is a possibility of excessive heating of the profile, which leads to high internal stresses and, as a consequence, loss of profile straightness);
the technology is not intended for the production of small orders (it is more difficult to set up and launch);
An important component for the polymerization of the adhesive component of polyurethane is moisture, which during lamination production should reach 50-60% in the air; ensuring such humidity in the Siberian region is a big problem.

The strength value of the adhesive seam at control points of 5, 10, 15 minutes was recorded as 1.1 N/mm, 1.2 N/mm, 1.4 N/mm, the value of the film peel strength was 24 hours. According to these indicators, hot melt adhesives are significantly inferior to the characteristics of liquid adhesives.

Based on the experience of our company’s employees, also taking into account the specifics of the window market in the Siberian region, the decision to choose lamination technology using liquid adhesives was obvious. The specificity of orders is that a fairly large volume of film application on profiles occurs with various types of systems, with a large number of settings, and all this, in comparison with the European climate, in difficult climatic conditions.

The laminated profile, thanks to new SST technologies in the production of Renolit PVC film, is able to withstand both the sultry heat in summer and harsh winter, will retain the original appearance of the window and will allow our clients to confidently conquer their markets. We are also confident in the quality of our products and, without stopping there, we strive for improvement.

Caring for laminated windows

Caring for laminated windows is no different from caring for ordinary plastic ones - the material is resistant to chemicals, so you can treat the frames with any detergent.

The only restrictions apply to the use of abrasives, hard scourers and solvents.

Experts consider wiping the window with a damp cloth to be the best option. If necessary, the profile can be treated with a soft sponge and detergent; the main thing is to rinse it with water and wipe the surface dry.

Elements of laminated windows

Laminated slopes for windows

Slopes are part of the window opening on top and on the sides of the window. After installing or replacing a window unit, finishing the slopes is a mandatory stage of work, which gives the window a finished and neat appearance.

That is why you should choose slopes in accordance with the window itself - from the same material and the same color.

Caring for laminated slopes is no different from caring for a window. At the same time, the cost of laminated elements is slightly higher than the price of regular ones.

Thus, 1 linear meter of a standard white plastic slope 150 millimeters wide costs about 150 rubles, while for a colored slope you will have to pay about 1,200 rubles.

Nashchelnik

The flashing (also known as the cover strip) is another additional element that is installed at the installation seam of the window.

The use of a flashing allows not only to protect the seam from destruction and give the entire structure an aesthetic appearance, but also to improve the thermal insulation of the window.

Using a laminated strip allows you to make the element almost invisible on a colored window and give it a finished appearance.

The average cost of 1 meter of a regular plastic strip is 30-60 rubles, while prices for laminated strips start at 140 rubles.

How to laminate windows

The instructions are:

PVC windows are coated with a plastic primer to ensure bonding.
Using a special machine, using acrylic glue, slowly coat the profile at the selected temperature so that the structures reach interpenetration.
Treat the finished PVC profile with rollers for good pressing so that the film is rolled evenly.
Let the profile stand for the film to shrink.
After a short pause, carry out quality control to avoid swelling and loose installation of the film coating, and then you can start making the window.

The laminated profile will be ready for cutting and welding at an angle convenient for you to make windows of any shape. The creation of windows is carried out using the best equipment so that there are no deviations from high quality standards, as well as for fastening fittings and installation methods.