Until recently, aluminium was mainly associated with industrial buildings. Apparently cool and restrained in form, today it has completely changed its appearance, is making a grand entrance into the home and is a strong presence in interior design. And that is not all! A real hit of recent seasons are modern aluminium windows, which combine the highest technical parameters, almost unlimited constructional possibilities and original timber design. Profiles finished in this way may deceptively resemble real wood. Find out how to make aluminium windows look like timber.
Aluminium or wooden windows
It would seem that they have many differences. Wood is perceived as warm, cosy and exclusive, while aluminium has been labelled as cool and dedicated to commercial buildings. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today's aluminium windows are a considerable competition for traditional solutions, and designers of modern interiors base compositions precisely on this raw material. The combination of the characteristics of both variants resulted in aluminium windows resembling wood. Based on aluminium - durable, resistant to negative atmospheric conditions and delighting with ideal imitation of wood grain.
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Aluminium window profile
How to make aluminium windows look like timber?
Both PVC and aluminium windows can be made to look like timber windows. How? By using appropriate timber look coatings, applied under controlled conditions, which ensure a high quality finish. Appropriate foils are applied to PVC windows, aluminium windows are powder coated.
The advantage of the process used on aluminium windows is that a coating is applied which is very durable. The sublimated finish protects the window from corrosion, UV rays, the environment in city centres, dirty rain and other airborne contaminants.
Which aluminium products are available in a timber look finish?
Windows, front doors, folding doors and sliding doors are available in timber-imitation aluminium, offering all the advantages of aluminium with an authentic-looking timber finish.
Aliplast Wood Colour Effect lacquer palette
We invite you to see the full palette of Wood Colour Effect varnishes available in all aluminium window and door systems supplied by the Aliplast brand.
Timber windows with aluminium overlay
There is another option for combining aluminium and timber windows, and that is the aluminium overlay. Thanks to the use of aluminium, the outside of the window is extremely durable and resistant to bad weather conditions. The material also provides ideal protection for the wood. On the interior side, the windows are finished with one of the precious types of wood (depending on the customer's preferences), which creates great opportunities to shape the interior of the house.
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How to clean aluminium windows that look like timber windows?
Over time, aluminium windows imitating timber windows, like any other windows, naturally get dirty from airborne dust, precipitation, car exhaust fumes, passing birds or insects trying to get inside the house. Keeping them clean is essential if they are to perform their function properly.
Cleaning the frames of aluminium windows that imitate wood
We do not use any caustic chemicals or sharp objects such as brushes or scrubbers to clean aluminium window frames. It is best to wipe them with warm water and mild detergent and wipe them dry with a soft microfiber towel.
Remember! Do not start cleaning the windows by cleaning the glazing. Such an order is a laborious task, after cleaning the frames you will have to clean the glazing again anyway. Wash the frames first, then the window case, then the glazing, and finally the window sill.
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Although timber windows are beautiful and elegant, long gone are the days when they were the only 'premium' choice on the market. Today's aluminium and uPVC proposals have easily caught up with their competitors and, in terms of ease of maintenance, creative possibilities and ecology, leave them far behind. Modern designs require equally modern solutions.
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