What are laminated windows and what are their features?

PVC profile windows compare favorably with conventional wooden windows installed in old Soviet-style houses. PVC windows protect apartments from drafts and street noise. Previously, windows from this profile were made only in white, but now the concept of window lamination is gaining popularity.

This is due to the fact that not all buyers are satisfied with white windows; some want to stand out, while others need to maintain the interior design in the same style, where white window frames are not appropriate. The first window lamination was carried out by the Rehau company back in 1982, this was done for the sake of experiment. Lamination has become widespread in our time.

What is lamination of plastic windows?

Lamination is the rolling of a decorative multi-colored film onto a PVC base under high pressure and at high temperature. After applying the film, the window profile needs to sit for some time to avoid further deformation of the top layer. It is for this reason that laminated windows take longer to produce than regular ones.

Some time after applying the film, specialists carry out quality control of the products. This must be done to avoid loose foam laying on the profile and to avoid swelling in the future. The window is manufactured using high-precision equipment to comply with all product quality standards.

What are laminated windows?

Laminated windows are PVC structures, the profile of which is covered with high-quality colored film. A huge number of shades allows you to decorate an apartment or the facade of a house in any style.

Lamination of PVC profiles is a process during which a colored film is wound onto a hot plastic profile under the influence of temperature and mechanical pressure at a very low speed. The adhesive layer, melting during the film application process, connects the surface of the film and the profile, forming a homogeneous structure.

Reasons for the growing popularity of lamination

In fact, laminated windows can significantly change the appearance of the room; in this case, the interior design will represent a single whole, the window frame will harmoniously fit into the overall appearance of the room. It happens that residents of historical buildings cannot agree with local authorities on the installation of new white plastic windows. The way out of this situation is to simply cover the frame with the desired color.

A plastic profile made to look like wood costs an order of magnitude less and is more durable than a wooden one. In this case, you can kill two birds with one stone: purchase a durable window of the desired color.

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Auxiliary elements for brown windows

When installing colored windows, it is necessary to design the perimeter of the openings accordingly. For this, there are all the necessary elements, the integrated use of which facilitates the installation of window structures designed in the same style with the interior and facade plane.

Window sills

When installing brown windows, window sills made of wood, plastic, natural and artificial stone, as well as wood-plastic composite can be installed on the inside of the opening. The final choice of material depends on the type of profile and interior design. The dimensions of the window sills and the number of decors will allow you to implement any design project.

Slope systems

These structures are designed for cladding sections of walls around the opening. They are available for external and internal use. Sloping systems allow you not only to improve, but also to insulate windows along their perimeter. These structures consist of fastening elements, connecting profiles, platbands and sandwich panels.

Nashchelniki

Painted metal and plastic elements are designed for installation on the outside of windows. They ennoble openings and protect assembly seams from atmospheric agents. They are mainly used when installing windows made of plastic or aluminum profiles.

Low tides

Brown flashings can be made from sheet steel or aluminum. In any case, they are painted with powder enamel. Aluminum flashings are more expensive, but they absorb sound better and have good rigidity.

When choosing all additional elements, it is recommended to consider their aesthetic compatibility not only with the window profile, but also with each other.

Popular colors of PVC window lamination

Despite the huge palette of color solutions for window lamination, there are leaders, shades that customers most often order. Most often, companies receive orders for brown shades; clients ask to make frames in wood-like colors. Thus, shades of natural oak, antique white, stained, and golden oak are very popular.

Types of PVC window lamination

Lamination of plastic windows can be either one-sided or double-sided. This means that depending on the design decision and the client’s wishes, on the one hand the window will be one color, on the other - a completely different color or shade. You can leave the frame white inside and laminate the outside with brown, green, blue or any other shade.

At the moment, there are several types of window lamination:

Painting the inner frame. In this case, the end of the window and the outside will be white. Only the inside of the window will be painted.
Painting the outer frame. Here, on the contrary, the inner part of the frame will remain white, and the outer part of the frame will be laminated by specialists.
Double laminated window. Here the window profile is covered on both sides. Such a window will be about 25% more expensive than a regular one, this is explained by the fact that making a window with double-sided lamination is not easy, time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Mass coating. This means that the base, the “inside” of the plastic window is not white, the inner layer looks like wood, just without texture.

How reliable are laminated windows?

Our customers often ask how durable laminate coating is. Many people worry that their windows will fade over time, lose their color, or become scratched.

The lamination film is very durable. The outer side is highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, mechanical as well as atmospheric influences and temperature changes.

The laminate coating retains the brightness and richness of the tone for a long time. It can also completely imitate the natural color of different types of wood.

You can order your windows in oak, walnut, mahogany. There are also solid shades (gray, blue, green). This color is suitable for office decoration or minimalist design in high-tech style.

How to care for laminated windows

Laminated windows do not like abrasive cleaners; it is better to wipe the window with a damp cloth soaked in a neutral detergent. Otherwise, there are no special features in window care. On the contrary, dust is not as visible on dark and colored windows as on white ones.

The lamination film itself has a thickness of 0.2 mm; it tolerates moisture, heat, cold, and dryness absolutely calmly. The film is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, so extreme climatic conditions are not dangerous for such windows.

Are you installing PVC windows for the first time? Read our review “How to choose the right plastic window and profile.” You may be interested in reading how to choose the right fittings, because they are very important for the normal functioning of the window.

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Plastic brown windows - original choice

Classic white plastic windows are the most common option for glazing due to their practicality, low price and a number of positive properties. But in many cases, they only fulfill quality characteristics and do not fit into the interior or facade of the house. If this does not suit you, you should think about brown PVC profiles.

Just a few years after their appearance, colored window frames won the sympathy of lovers of the exquisite. And there is nothing strange about this. Color film, which radically changes the design of the structure, additionally plays a protective role. It does not peel off, retains its original color for a long time, and is not susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, temperature changes, or precipitation.

Brown plastic windows are amazingly combined with almost any interior style, adding originality to the interior decor.

The same effect is observed outside a building or apartment. Many of those who have already installed colored frames agree that this is an ideal option for their home.

You should not be guided solely by pricing policy. A couple of thousand rubles today will save you both money and time in the future. And you will always return home, where a cozy, pleasing atmosphere reigns.

Plastic windows have become the norm for filling openings in residential, public and administrative buildings. They have an impressive list of advantages and a small number of disadvantages, so they were able to earn popularity among the population.

Many people associate windows with white, but in some cases it makes more sense to choose colored options that will harmoniously fit into the interior and exterior of the house. For wooden houses and interiors with wooden furniture, brown windows are more suitable.

What are brown plastic windows?

This product is functionally no different from classic white PVC windows, but a special film is applied to the profile, which gives the required color. The second option for obtaining the desired shade was to coat the plastic with a colored acrylic layer at the stage of producing the profile.

Initially, the profile for making windows is white. The process of obtaining a brown color is called lamination. The connection of the colored film and the plastic base occurs due to a thin layer of molten special adhesive composition.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of different shades. When choosing, you need to focus on the color of the building’s facade and interior decoration. To comply with this rule, double-sided lamination is used: a film of different colors is applied to the inner and outer surfaces. It is important to remember that after application the window will be slightly darker than the selected one.

Application area

Brown PVC window coverings can fit into almost any design concept. They will look most harmonious in the following cases:

when used in wooden houses;
in a vintage style interior;
when using ethnic style;
design solutions in Provence and country style;
eastern design directions: Japanese, Chinese and Indian directions;
classic architectural solutions.

In all these cases, you can choose the most suitable shades of brown.

Advantages and disadvantages

Brown plastic windows have the same positive characteristics as white ones, but have additional ones. The advantages common to these two types include:

high degree of protection against heat loss;
good sound insulation;
protecting the premises from the penetration of polluted air;
resistance to moisture;
built-in ventilation device that allows you to provide a sufficient amount of air in the room;
long service life;
resistance to the formation of fungus and mold;
ease of care;
safety of operation.

Positive distinctive features include:

high practicality, dirt and dust are less noticeable on a dark profile;
a wide range of shades from light to dark;
additional protection against scratches;
resistance to temperature changes and ultraviolet rays;
the ability to add not only color, but also texture that imitates natural wood;
refined and solid appearance;
the ability to choose the color individually;
low cost compared to wooden ones with a similar appearance.

The disadvantages include the cost, which is slightly higher than that of classic products, since you will have to pay extra for individual production. Disadvantages also include the synthetic origin of raw materials for manufacturing and the impossibility of repair.

Types of laminated window fillings

Like any PVC products, they are divided according to the type of glass unit:

single-chamber ones are recommended for southern regions;
two-chamber can be used in the middle zone;
three-chamber ones are suitable for areas with very harsh climates;
triplex is characterized by increased glass strength.

In addition, there is a classification that applies only to colored translucent structures:

Single-sided ones have color coating on only one side. This option is great for apartment buildings. You can choose any shade in the apartment, but the façade will remain white. This will make it possible not to single out one apartment from the total mass and not to violate the integrity of the architectural appearance of the building.
Double-sided coatings with the same color on both sides are perfect for country and individual city houses;
Double-sided coatings with different colors allow the window to fit most harmoniously into both the exterior and interior decoration of the building.

These differences are intended for the convenience of the customer.

Estimated cost

The price of a window depends on the type of glass unit, size, fittings used and profile. For an objective comparison, the average prices for products with different types of double-glazed windows are considered separately.

Double-glazed window:
Three-leaf - 14,000-16,000 rubles.
Balcony block - 16,000-20,000 rubles.
Three-chamber double-glazed window:
Three-leaf - 18,000-20,000 rubles.
Balcony block - 26,000-28,000 rubles.

Reviews

Customer reviews of the purchased product are mostly positive. Owners note color retention for many years. It is important for housewives that, unlike white windows, which become dirty too easily, brown products are very practical.

Good manufacturers who value their reputation and care about quality apply the film with careful adherence to technology, so it does not peel off over time. But it is noted that the weak points of lamination are the edges and corners, so you should pay special attention to them when purchasing.

When choosing a window, it is important not to save money. If the profile is made poorly, in the future there will be serious problems not only with the window, but also with the finishing of the entire room, since the temperature and humidity conditions will be disrupted. It is also important to pay attention to the quality of the fittings. A plastic window cannot be repaired, so if any element fails or scratches appear, the unit will have to be replaced completely.

Brown plastic windows will look great in the interior of an apartment or house in ethnic or vintage style. These windows will also decorate your office if your choice is a brown color scheme.

What kind of windows are these?
Advantages of brown windows
Brown windows in the interior
Price issue
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What kind of windows are these?

These are ordinary plastic windows with all their advantages. The window profile is laminated with a special color film. Such windows are environmentally friendly, beautiful and practical.

Brown windows can also be obtained at the profile creation stage: white plastic is combined with a colored acrylic layer.

Advantages of brown windows

Brown plastic windows are more practical than white ones: dirt is not so noticeable against a dark background.
You can choose windows in a variety of shades of brown: from delicate light (golden walnut, oak) to rich (stained oak, chocolate brown).
The laminating film is not afraid of scratches and temperature changes.
Such windows look very stylish and beautiful. Brown plastic windows are elegant and at the same time solid. This is a great alternative to standard white windows.

Brown windows in the interior

Here is a short overview of interior styles that match brown windows.

Oriental styles are simply made for using woody brown shades.

Chinese style: luxury and shine of bright colors are combined with noble wood shades. Smooth lines, floral patterns, screens and porcelain vases, figurines and low furniture - oriental aesthetics will be successfully complemented by brown plastic windows or wooden frames.
Japanese style: minimalism and functionality of this style combined with natural shades - brown windows will not only be appropriate, but mandatory.
Indian style: the bliss and chic of bright fabrics, luxurious patterns and lush draperies will be harmoniously complemented by dark plastic windows to match the wooden furniture elements.

Classic: this style requires high-quality finishing materials, furniture and decorative elements. Elegant luxury combined with strict forms in brown, golden, cream shades. Heavy drapes should drape over brown windows.

Country: the simplicity of natural materials is a combination of woody tones with delicate light shades. Brown windows will add coziness to the room (the shade depends on the color scheme of the room).

Mediterranean style: fresh vigor and charming, gentle simplicity make this style ideal for those who value comfort and naturalness. The combination of white and light shades of blue, green and pink with dark wood tones creates a feeling of lightness and sophistication.

Eco-style: wooden windows are ideal for this style, but high-quality imitation of wood and stone will also be appropriate. Spacious rooms with a small amount of furniture and an abundance of living plants are made in natural colors: brown, white, green, yellow, blue.

Natural wood is relevant for eco-style, classic and Mediterranean style, but a high-quality plastic window will be an excellent alternative to a wooden window. Dark plastic windows are also appropriate in rooms decorated in African, English or classic office styles.

Brown windows: inside and outside

Such windows are ideal for decorating balconies, loggias and verandas.
Brown plastic windows look great on the facades of buildings, the decoration of which uses wood, stone, and any other materials in white, cream, beige (i.e., contrasting) or brown (monochrome) shades.
Brown windows can be the same on both sides, or painted differently: the inside is one shade, the outside is another.

Price issue

The cost of brown plastic windows depends on the size, number of products, manufacturer, window shape (regular, arched, triangular), type of window construction.

It is worth considering additional expenses: delivery, calling a measurer, installation.

You can order (or purchase a ready-made) brown plastic window, or you can laminate the existing white one.

white window lamination on 1 side	from 1630 rubles;
white window lamination on 2 sides	from 2490 rubles;

A finished window usually costs 30% more than a regular (white) one. Sometimes companies that sell and install windows organize promotions: “a brown window for the price of a white one.”

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The photo gallery will show you how beautiful and practical brown windows can be.

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Despite the undoubted advantages of white windows, they sometimes do not correspond to the design of the room from the inside or outside the facade of the house in which they are installed. In some cases, brown plastic windows will be a lifesaver. The stylish brown color scheme is ideal for the design of cottages and country houses, loggias and balconies, and even for the interior of apartments. Brown plastic windows retain all the characteristics of white ones:

light-resistant and do not fade over time;
tolerate temperature changes without deformation;
moisture resistant.

In addition, they are less marked than white ones, and various scratches on the surface are less noticeable.

Brown profiles are obtained at the stage of their creation, by combining white plastic with acrylic dye in the mass. Some manufacturers use lamination technology. There is a very large selection of profiles in various brown shades: from soft light ones - for example, golden walnut, to rich ones - chocolate or stained oak. Brown windows look respectable and solid, giving the building a noble, aristocratic look.

Brown window profiles can be made to look like oak, pine, or fir. You can just choose a nice light shade, like coffee with milk. The color of the profile can be matched to the color of the facade of the house or the interior of the room.

High-quality plastic brown windows imitating wood are ideal for glazing the windows of modern cottages in ethnic or country style. Such windows are in perfect harmony with the stone or brick facade, adding completeness to the ensemble.

The color of the lamination can harmonize with the color of the facade finishing or, conversely, contrast. Dark frames on a white background give the house austerity and aristocracy.

Brown PVC windows are great for decorating verandas and loggias. They look great on the facades of buildings built from materials in beige, cream, and brown shades. They support the architectural style and give the building an individual character.

When choosing a coloring option, you can choose windows with single-sided and double-sided lamination. In the first case, the windows will be white on one side, in the second - the same brown on both sides.

The inside of the window sill is usually ordered in the color of the profile. Wood-toned windows bring a warm, comfortable atmosphere to the home. The interior will look both elegant and cozy.

A wooden house will look advantageous only with brown windows. When finishing a profile to imitate natural wood, a special texture is applied to it, which gives the surface of the windows the appearance of real wood.

When choosing a color for the outside of the window, the owner strives to give the facade an individual style so that the translucent structures stand out among others. The right combination of double-glazed windows and the color of the PVC profile will become the hallmark of the house.

Contrasting windows look great. Bright and unusual, they themselves serve as an element of decor for the facade of your home. An elegant solution emphasizes the originality of bay windows.

The laminating film provides additional protection to the profile. As a result, brown windows are resistant to temperature changes and the effects of ultraviolet radiation, do not fade in the sun and do not change their appearance throughout their entire service life.

Brown windows go well with brick texture. When choosing colors, their compatibility is very important - if the brick is light, you can play on the contrast by choosing dark mahogany for the window profile.

Since the Middle Ages, stained glass windows have been installed in the wooden windows of rich houses. Today, such decoration is still popular for wood-look plastic windows.

According to the laws of physics, dark surfaces attract light more, so dark windows are not installed in southern latitudes, since in the summer they heat up more or are reinforced more strongly.

Brown windows will help decorate a room, create the impression of spacious windows, and even add a touch of intimacy to the interior. Warm brown colors bring a cheerful mood to the room.

Wooden frames are timeless classics. But for those who value modern solutions, wood-look plastic windows are an ideal option. PVC windows are practical, environmentally friendly and easy to maintain.

In their configuration, colored PVC windows are no different from traditional white ones. They are also made in almost any shape, different sizes and with any glazing option.

Homes with dark accents in decoration look interesting and majestic. Good taste in facade decoration includes the choice of shades that are derivatives of the same color - in this case, brick and window profile.

Dark top and light bottom are the most familiar, classic combination. The version of the house when light walls are shaded by a contrasting roof looks very interesting, especially when it has other contrasts - in the form of windows.

Many people refuse to install white windows in private homes, considering them an office option or a bureaucracy. The most popular are laminated wood windows, as they add classic elegance to homes.

Luxurious brown window shades will give your home an irresistible appeal. Dark brown colors incredibly authentically imitate natural wood, ideally framing a winter garden or veranda on the second floor.

Modern architecture gravitates more toward natural colors. Light wood-look windows and doors on a light facade background (beige or white) are the most popular colors that give the house a harmonious and cozy look.

Architectural exterior requirements for buildings change every decade, corresponding to new fashion trends. Until recently, white plastic windows were considered the most modern and stylish solution. Today this is already a sign of officialdom. Warm brown and wood shades have gradually become fashionable for country houses and city apartments. Modern plastic laminated windows are very difficult to distinguish from natural wood; they recreate not only the color, but also the multi-layer effect. Cozy, sunny wood-look windows have become a fashionable trend in the interior and exterior of buildings, which can be combined with any style.

Thanks to modern manufacturing technology, plastic wooden windows can be made in any of the most modern versions: French panoramic windows, arched, triangular or round, will look luxurious in cottages and country houses. If the architectural concept of the building implies uniformity of window structures, then you can always use double-sided lamination technology and order windows that will look like traditional white from the outside, and stunningly fashionable brown from the inside.

Features of lamination of plastic windows

If you decide to order laminated windows, be prepared to pay a little more for the order, plus the production time will also increase. Remember that you will not receive windows in which the color of the handles, profile body, and hinge decor will exactly match the frame itself. Such small parts are not laminated; they are made in advance at the factory in a certain color.

Before ordering window lamination, you need to get advice on whether this operation can be performed on this particular profile; you need to consult a specialist. You also need to remember that not all profiles have a brown body.

Thanks to lamination, you will have the color that you need and suits you. If you have a country house, no approvals are needed; within the city limits, city authorities may require approval from them for changing the color of the façade of the house.

Improvement of glass by lamination

In addition to window lamination , modern technologies make it possible to laminate the glass itself. Such glass will block most of the sun's rays and not allow ultraviolet rays to pass through. If you stick a mirror film, it will hide the room from prying eyes; people on the street will not be able to see what is happening inside the room.

If you stick an energy-saving film, it will not give off heat in winter, and in summer it will not let in the sultry heat. Air conditioners that dry the air are very inferior to films here. You can stick an anti-vandal film, it is glued to protect against scoundrels and thieves, and a film with triplex completely protects against a blast wave.