Aluminium can be powder-coated in any RAL colour, oven-cured for decades of durability. Anthracite, deep black, grey or bronze: choose the exact colour, the finish (matt, satin, textured) and even an exterior different from the interior thanks to two-tone.
The colour of an aluminium window is above all a process: powder coating. Here are the technical benchmarks that make the difference between a colour that lasts and one that fades.
The paint powder is sprayed on electrostatically then cured in the oven at ~200 °C. It forms a hard, uniform layer, far more resistant than liquid paint: this is what ensures the colour holds over time.
The whole RAL nomenclature is available, from white 9010 to anthracite 7016 via black 9005 and the greys 7039. Beyond RAL, special and metallic colours can be ordered on request.
Gloss, satin, deep matt, textured (slightly grainy, smudge-resistant) or sandblasted: the finish changes the look as much as the colour. The textured "Coatex" effects are very popular for their contemporary matt feel.
Aluminium can be coated on both faces: one colour on the street side, another on the room side. Anthracite outside and white inside, for example, for a design façade without darkening the interior.
The Qualicoat and Qualimarine labels certify the quality of the coating and its resistance (corrosion, UV, coastal environment). They provide a guarantee on the colour holding, generally from 10 to 25 years.
Black and anthracite absorb heat: on a full-south aspect, the profile heats up and expands more. A suitable coating ("Cool" type with reflective pigments) limits overheating on these faces.
* The coating and its guarantee depend on the system supplier and the coater. The colours shown on screen are indicative — a physical colour chart is presented at the site survey to validate the real colour.
The colour of an aluminium window is a major advantage, but a few points are worth knowing before settling your choice. Here are the essentials, no beating around the bush.
Some colours have established themselves on Belgian façades. Here are the safe bets and the cases where they shine:
RAL 7016 (anthracite) and 9005 (deep black) dominate contemporary renovations: a sharp contrast on red brick or light render, very much in demand.
White 9010 and the greys 7039/7035 remain the understated, bright choices, perfect for not weighing down a light façade or a small interior.
Bronze colours and two-tone combinations (dark outside, light inside) mark out top-of-the-range projects: character on the street side, light on the room side.
Yes, but with a more limited palette via foiling. Take a look at the PVC window colours, or its wood effect if you are after an oak or walnut look.
The customer found their house dated with its old white windows. We fitted RAL 7016 lacquered aluminium in a textured matt finish, Qualicoat label, with the interior kept in white 9010 thanks to two-tone. The façade changed era without touching the masonry.
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Aluminium offers the widest palette and the best colour durability. See how it compares with lacquered PVC and wood-effect PVC before settling your choice.
| Critère | Aluminium colourVous êtes ici | PVC colourVoir la gamme → | Wood-effect PVCVoir la gamme → |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice of colours | The whole RAL range | +40 foiled colours | Varied wood decors |
| Colour durability | Durable powder coating | Solid foiled film | Solid decor film |
| Possible finishes | Matt, satin, textured | Smooth or grained | Wood-effect graining |
| Two-tone | Native and free | Possible (foiling) | Wood outside, white inside |
| Very dark colours | Excellent (aluminium) | To watch (expansion) | To watch (expansion) |
| Price of the colour | Included, except special colour | Slight surcharge | Decor surcharge |
| Ideal for | Design façade, precise RAL | Colour on a small budget | Wood character without maintenance |
Slim profiles, large bays and a thermal break: the overview of our aluminium range before choosing your colour.
See aluminium windows →Dimensions, curved shapes, large opening leaves: the colour pairs with a window cut for your opening.
Discover made to measure →The palette of lacquered and foiled PVC, more limited but often cheaper. Worth comparing if budget comes first.
Compare with PVC →The cost of a fitted aluminium window, finish included, and the surcharge for a special colour or two-tone.
See aluminium prices →The coloured aluminium window in detail: tilt-and-turn, glazing and colour matched to the rest of the façade.
See the aluminium window →An overview of our window frames & joinery in Belgium: materials, glazing, colours, fitting and grants.
Back to the window guide →The colour is part of the aluminium window: a standard RAL is generally included. Surcharges appear on special colours, two-tone and textured finishes. Here are some benchmarks.
See the detailed aluminium price list →* Indicative ranges per fitted aluminium window. The colour surcharge depends on the coater and the colour — costed with your free quote.
The whole RAL range, that is more than 200 colours, from white 9010 to anthracite 7016, to black 9005 or bronze. Beyond RAL, special, metallic or effect colours can be ordered on request from the coater. Aluminium is, by far, the material that offers the widest choice of colours.
It is the process that colours aluminium: a paint powder is sprayed electrostatically onto the profile, then cured in the oven at around 200 °C. It forms a hard, uniform layer, far more resistant than liquid paint. This is what guarantees the colour holds for several decades, without flaking.
Anthracite RAL 7016 largely dominates contemporary renovations, followed by black 9005 and the greys 7039/7035. White 9010 remains the safe bet for light façades. Bronze and two-tone (dark outside, light inside) are gaining ground on top-of-the-range projects.
Aluminium is coated on its two faces separately: you choose one colour on the exterior side and another on the interior side. It is very much used to show a dark, design façade while keeping a white, bright interior. Two-tone requires two coating passes, hence a slight surcharge.
Black and anthracite absorb heat: on a full-south aspect or a large bay, the profile heats up and expands more. This is not prohibitive, but we advise a reflective coating ("Cool" type) on these faces to limit overheating and the strain on the opening leaf.
Yes, when the coating carries the Qualicoat or Qualimarine labels. They certify the resistance of the film to UV, corrosion and the coastal environment, and provide a guarantee on the colour holding, generally from 10 to 25 years. A simple clean with soapy water once or twice a year is enough to maintain it.
RAL colour chart presented at the survey, finishes and two-tone costed, a single point of contact. Describe your project in under a minute.