Cost of wrapping window frames: price per window – DIY or professional
What is the cost of wrapping window frames? If you wrap your uPVC windows yourself, you only pay for the foil and tools: for a standard window, materials start at around €76. Here you will find current foil prices, worked examples for one and several windows, what the cost of professional wrapping depends on, and how it compares with painting.
Updated: October 2026 · Guide by makopan GmbH
In brief
- DIY wrapping: you only pay for materials. A standard window costs around €76 to €120 depending on foil width, plus a one-off of around €35 for tools.
- Several windows: the price per metre drops from 10 and 20 metres. For five windows at 100 mm width, you pay around €59 per window.
- Professional wrapping: labour comes on top of materials. The installer will quote this, as it depends heavily on the condition of the windows.
- By comparison: wrapping costs only a fraction of new windows. Painting is cheaper in materials, but needs more preparation and has to be redone after a few years.
Cost of wrapping window frames: prices per metre
The foil is cut to length in your chosen width and supplied in one piece on a roll. The prices apply to most RENOLIT and Continental decors and fall as the quantity increases.
| Width | Use | Price per running metre | from 10 m | from 20 m | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mm | Window sashes, narrow frame profiles | €8.32 | €6.92 | €6.70 (from 50 m: €5.37) | 5 m |
| 180 mm | Frame and sash in one go | €11.32 | €9.91 | €9.66 | 3 m |
| 200 mm | Mullions, transoms, wide outer frames | €12.40 | €10.90 | €10.60 | 5 m |
| 500 mm | Window sills, fascias, roller shutter boxes | €30.02 | – | – | 5 m |
| 1000 mm | Front doors, garage doors, large surfaces | €70.71 | – | – | 3 m |
Prices incl. VAT, plus shipping, as of October 2026. Volume prices apply per decor and width. You can see the current price for every item when you buy window frame foil.
Wrapping uPVC windows: cost for a standard window
A window measuring 1.23 × 1.48 m: outer frame approx. 5.4 m plus sash approx. 5 m, so with offcuts around 11 running metres. As 11 m is already above the 10-metre price tier, the lower price per metre applies.
| Foil width | Materials for 1 window | Materials per window for 5 windows |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mm | €76.12 | €59.07 (55 m at €5.37) |
| 180 mm | €109.01 | €106.26 (55 m at €9.66) |
| 200 mm | €119.90 | €116.60 (55 m at €10.60) |
How to measure the profile width correctly and add up the metres is explained in our guide to wrapping window frames.
A standard front door is wrapped with a 1000 mm wide sheet, minimum order 3 m at €70.71 each. Find out more about how to wrap a front door.
One-off cost for tools
You buy the tools once and use them for all your windows.
| Tool | Used for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| RENOLIT window frame cleaner | Cleaning and degreasing the surface | €24.99 |
| Professional felt squeegee | Pressing the foil on without bubbles | €4.99 |
| Utility knife | Trimming edges flush | €4.99 |
| Paint scraper 50 mm | only needed if old foil has to be removed | €16.07 |
Cleaner, squeegee and knife together come to around €35. You will also need a heat gun. For cut edges there are matching uPVC touch-up pens, and everything else is in our accessories.
Having window frames wrapped: what the cost depends on
If a company wraps your windows, you pay for the materials and the labour. The installer will quote the labour after looking at the windows, as it mainly depends on these factors:
- Number and size of the windows and doors
- Condition of the surface: if old foil has to be removed or the texture sanded down, preparation takes longer.
- Inside, outside or both, and how easy the windows are to reach, for example from the first floor upwards
- Profile shape: lots of corners, glazing bars or transoms mean more cutting.
- Travel to the property
What to look for in an installer
- Ask about their experience and for photos of windows they have wrapped.
- Ask which foil will be used. Original exterior foil from RENOLIT or Continental is the same foil that is applied to window profiles at the factory.
- Make sure that cleaning, surface preparation and edge finishing are included in the quote.
We do not carry out wrapping ourselves, but we know installers who apply our foils professionally. Tell us where your property is and we will put you in touch with an installer near you.
Paint or wrap uPVC windows?
Both refresh window frames without replacing the windows. Painting window frames is cheaper in materials; wrapping saves preparation and drying time.
| Wrapping | Painting | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials per window | approx. €60 to €120 for foil, depending on width and quantity | approx. €30 to €70 for primer and plastic paint |
| Preparation | clean; with old foil, sand down the texture | clean, sand completely, apply primer |
| Drying time | none full adhesion after approx. 24 hours | several days several coats with drying time in between |
| Appearance | wood texture possible wood effect, solid colours and metallics as from the factory | colour only no wood grain or embossing |
| Dark colours | RENOLIT EXOFOL MX and Continental skai Cool Colours reflect infrared and heat up less | dark paint heats up a lot in the sun |
| Maintenance | no repainting; durability depends on the preparation | repainting usually needed after 8 to 12 years |
Foil costs: shop prices as of October 2026. Painting costs: rough guide figures for materials, varying by product. Labour costs for painters or wrapping installers are quoted by the companies themselves.
Frequently asked questions about costs
How much does it cost to wrap a window?
If you wrap it yourself, the materials for a standard window cost around €76 at 100 mm width and around €120 at 200 mm width. On top of that comes a one-off of around €35 for tools.
How much does it cost to have window frames wrapped?
The installer's labour comes on top of the materials. It depends on the number, condition and accessibility of the windows, which is why the installer will quote it directly. We are happy to put you in touch with an installer near you.
Is it cheaper per window if I have several wrapped?
Yes. The price per metre drops from 10 and 20 metres, and at 100 mm width from 50 metres to €5.37. For five standard windows, that comes to around €59 in materials per window.
Is painting or wrapping cheaper?
Painting is cheaper in materials, at around €30 to €70 per window. Wrapping, however, needs less preparation, has no drying time, offers genuine wood textures and does not have to be repainted after a few years.
Is wrapping worth it instead of new windows?
Yes, if the windows are technically sound and only the surface is yellowed, faded or scratched. The materials cost only a fraction of a new window.
How much does a foil sample cost?
A sample costs €0.99 with free shipping. This lets you check the colour and texture directly on your window beforehand: order foil samples.
Wrap your window frames yourself and save
Over 250 decors from RENOLIT and Continental, cut to length by the metre. For an overview, see our foil for window frames.