Decorative elements for windows and doors
Mouldings, cornices and decorative capitals for PVC, aluminium and timber joinery. Foamed PVC and epoxy resin, fitted without drilling into the sash.
Decorative elements for windows and doors are accessories that give interiors a considered look and underline the style of a building. Made from durable materials such as PVC and epoxy resin, they make it easy to personalise windows and doors. Popular options include stick-on muntin bars, decorative mouldings and overlays imitating classic window divisions.
Decorative elements do not only improve the look; they also serve practical purposes, for instance concealing gaps or joints. Fitting them is simple and needs no specialist tools - adhesive tapes or easy snap-fit systems are often used.
The range of patterns, colours and shapes means decorative elements suit both modern and traditional schemes. They are an excellent way to bring out a building’s character and make an interior more appealing.
Decorative overlay (keystone) - technical drawing
Decorative mouldings in foamed PVC
Decorative mouldings - sections, 6 m lengths
Decorative capitals - part 1 of 4
Epoxy resin capitals, page 1 - sections
Decorative capitals - part 2 of 4
Epoxy resin capitals, page 2 - sections
Decorative capitals - part 3 of 4
Epoxy resin capitals, page 3 - sections
Decorative capitals - part 4 of 4
Epoxy resin capitals, page 4 - sections
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Window stucco - mouldings, cornices and decorative capitals
Among the important accessories fitted to windows are the decorative elements, sometimes called stucco. Decorative cornices and mouldings are glued onto horizontal transoms and vertical mullions. Both kinds of decorative profile are made of foamed PVC. Decorative capitals are glued onto vertical mullions. The capitals are made of epoxy resin and finished in white.
PVC decorative profiles and decorative capitals are used to preserve architectural character during conservation work on listed buildings. Window ornaments impress by their form and give the window real presence.
Cornices, decorative mouldings and capitals are also offered painted. Long decorative elements (cornices and mouldings) can additionally be wrapped in the same foils: Renolit, Hornschuch, Cova used on the windows themselves. Decorative elements are an excellent answer when the appearance of a historic building needs refreshing without interfering with its style.
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Decorative elements for windows and doors - details that add elegance
Well-chosen decorative elements for windows and doors give a building a character of its own and underline its architectural style. Decorative mouldings, cornices and capitals are growing in popularity, complementing PVC, aluminium and timber joinery. Thanks to them even standard windows can take on an elegant, timeless look.
Today's window stucco in foamed PVC stands out for its durability, light weight and ease of fitting. The material absorbs no moisture, resists UV and keeps its properties for many years. Decorative profiles can therefore be used in new projects and when modernising existing buildings alike. Epoxy resin capitals, in turn, achieve the effect of the classical ornament typical of historic townhouses, manors and public buildings.
Decorative window profiles can be used both in restoring historic buildings and on modern ones. They are readily chosen by clients who want to preserve the historic character of a facade or give new buildings a nobler appearance. Mouldings and cornices fitted to vertical mullions and horizontal transoms create the effect of elegant stucco without any costly rebuilding of the joinery.
A great advantage of decorative elements is that they can be tailored individually. Profiles can be painted in a chosen colour or wrapped in the foils used in window manufacture, so they sit perfectly with existing joinery for a coherent result.
Decorative mouldings and window capitals are a way to finish selected structural parts neatly, concealing joints and emphasising architectural divisions. Decorative elements can also mask junctions, bring out the structural division of a window and improve the look of the whole unit. An excellent option for anyone wanting to make their building stand out and give it a more distinguished appearance without a costly rebuild.
If you want to raise the visual quality of a building without replacing the joinery, window stucco in the form of decorative mouldings, cornices and capitals is a solution that combines durability, function and timeless elegance.
Frequently asked questions
Decorative elements for windows are ornamental accessories fitted to window profiles or doors. They include decorative mouldings, cornices and capitals, which improve the appearance and underline the character of a building.
Most often foamed PVC, which is light, durable and moisture-resistant. Decorative capitals are usually made of epoxy resin, which ensures a high standard of finish.
Yes. Most decorative elements are intended for fitting to windows and doors already installed, so a building's appearance can be refreshed without replacing the windows.
Yes, decorative mouldings are used on PVC windows in particular. They can be painted or foil wrapped to match the colour of the joinery exactly.
Yes. High-quality PVC profiles and epoxy resin capitals resist UV, moisture and changing temperatures.
Yes. Mouldings and cornices can be painted or wrapped in colours matched to the joinery, including the popular wood-effect wraps.
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