Anthracite Grey Windows

Anthracite grey windows are the most asked-about frame colour we deal with, and there are two ways to get them. You can have new uPVC or aluminium windows made in anthracite grey, or, if your current white frames are sound, we can spray them anthracite grey on site with a specialist 2-pack coating.

We are a family-run window and spraying team based in Cranbrook near Exeter, covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. This page explains what anthracite grey actually is, how it compares with agate grey and other greys, and how to decide between new frames and a respray.

What colour is anthracite grey?

Anthracite grey is RAL 7016, a deep blue-tinged charcoal. It reads as almost black from a distance and as a soft dark grey up close, which is why it suits so many house types: it sharpens modern render, sits comfortably against red brick and gives post-war semis a cleaner, more current look without the starkness of pure black.

It is not the only grey. Agate grey (RAL 7038) is a much lighter, warmer grey that suits cottages and coastal homes where a dark frame would feel heavy. Slate, basalt and dusty greys sit between the two. Because we can work to any RAL colour, the choice is about the house rather than a short brochure list.

• Anthracite grey RAL 7016: dark, crisp and the most requested
• Agate grey RAL 7038: light, warm and softer on older homes
• Other RAL greys matched to doors, fascias or garage doors
• Grey outside with white inside is possible on new frames

New anthracite grey uPVC or aluminium windows

If your windows are failing, draughty or misted, new frames are the right answer and anthracite grey simply becomes the colour you order. Anthracite grey uPVC windows are the most common choice for a full replacement. Aluminium windows come with slim powder-coated frames in any colour, so anthracite is a natural fit where you want narrow sightlines and more glass.

New frames come with A-rated glazing, multi-point locking and a free survey and written quote per opening, the same as any other colour we fit.

Spraying existing windows anthracite grey

Many people who want anthracite grey windows already have perfectly good white uPVC frames. In that case, spraying changes the colour without taking anything out. The frames are cleaned, keyed and masked, and the coating is applied in thin layers on site to give a smooth, even finish. Spraying jobs are typically completed in one to two days, and front doors, French doors, fascias and garage doors can be done at the same visit so everything matches.

Spraying is a finish, not a repair. If the frames have dropped, the seals have gone or the units are misted, we will tell you at the survey and quote for replacement or repair instead.

Anthracite grey windows cost: what affects the price

The cost of anthracite grey windows depends first on which route you take. For new frames, the number and size of openings, uPVC or aluminium, the glass specification and access all move the figure, and a coloured frame can cost more than plain white. For spraying, the number of frames, how much masking is needed and whether doors and fascias are included matter most.

The fairest way to compare is a written quote for both options from one survey, so you can see what each route costs on your house rather than relying on a national average.

Living with a dark frame

Dark frames show dust and pollen a little more than white, and a wipe with warm soapy water a few times a year keeps them looking sharp. On elevations that take strong afternoon sun, dark colours absorb more heat, which is one reason to choose a quality coating or a frame made in colour rather than a home paint job.

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