Professionally spraying existing windows, doors or kitchen units typically costs 60–75% less than replacing them, because you pay only for surface preparation and coating — not manufacture, removal, disposal and installation. Replacement remains the right choice only when the item is structurally failing.
The economics of spraying are simple, but worth spelling out — because the saving is not a discount or a compromise. It comes from removing whole categories of cost that replacement cannot avoid.
Where the saving comes from
A replacement window bill pays for the new unit's manufacture, delivery, the labour to rip out the old one, disposal of the waste, installation, and making good the reveals afterwards. A respray pays for preparation and coating only. The glass, frame, hinges, locks and seals you already own carry over — and they are usually the parts with plenty of life left.
What affects a spraying quote
Quotes scale with the number and size of frames or doors, access (ground floor versus working at height), condition (heavy oxidation or repairs add preparation time), and finish choices. A whole-house window respray is typically completed in one to two days by comparison with a week or more of replacement disruption.
When replacement genuinely wins
We will always tell you when spraying is the wrong answer: blown double-glazed units that have misted internally, rotten timber beyond repair, failed hinges and locks on doors not worth re-hardwaring, or frames that are brittle and degraded. Coating cannot fix a mechanical failure — and pretending otherwise would cost us our guarantee and you your money.
Comparing quotes fairly
When you compare a spraying quote against replacement, check the coating system being used (PVC-specific primer plus UV-stable topcoat, not general-purpose paint), whether masking and preparation are itemised, and the length and terms of the guarantee. The cheapest spray quote using the wrong products is the most expensive option of all.
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is spraying than replacing windows?+
Typically 60–75% less for a comparable visual result, because manufacture, removal, disposal and installation costs disappear.
Does spraying affect double glazing warranties?+
Spraying coats the frames, not the sealed units. Existing glazing warranties on the glass units are unaffected by recolouring the frames.
Is a sprayed kitchen really cheaper than a new one?+
Dramatically — respraying reuses your carcasses, doors and worktops. Most kitchen resprays cost a fraction of even a budget replacement kitchen.
Do you charge for quotes?+
No. Quotes are free, no-obligation, and include honest advice on whether spraying or replacement is right for your situation.
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