Should i paint my house before or after changing my windows?
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After. It may be necessary to rework trim just a bit in the process of installing the windows. Even if the trim stays in place, there will be a certain amount of damage to your paint just from the process of getting the windows in place. Painting after will allow you to cover any changes or problems.
The argument could be (and is being) made that you should paint before to keep paint off the new windows. This is just silly. If you are a sloppy painter, cover the windows before you start. If you are a bit neater, small problems will clean from windows rather easily. Much easier than the hassle of touching up paint behind a window installation.
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its better if you paint your house before changing your old windows because your new windows might get spoilt if you paint afterwards.
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After: You will need to caulk around the new windows.
You could paint the field now, and leave the trim for after.
before because you can see the paint dry so you know it will match. Also you dont want to get any paint on your new windows. Better to get paint on the old windows rather than the new ones
I would paint after the windows. There may a difference in the trim and the paint may be damaged with the removal and installation of the new ones. As for getting paint on the windows, you can always get that off without any problems using either water or paint thinner.
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