Anthracite joinery — PVC and aluminum windows in RAL 7016

The color that defines contemporary façades

In recent years anthracite has established itself as the dominant color for joinery in Montenegro. The reason is simple — it feels contemporary without visual noise, pairs with virtually any façade type (white, grey, stone, brick, wooden cladding) and does not lock the building into a single style. It works equally well on a minimalist villa as on a classical family house with a contemporary intervention.

At the color level, RAL 7016 (anthracite) is not black — it is a dark grey-black with depth without aggression. Compared to pure black (RAL 9005), anthracite copes better with strong sun and does not dominate when the frame shares visual space with other architectural details.

Availability — PVC vs. aluminum in anthracite

For PVC profiles, anthracite is achieved via a foil laminated onto a white base profile. The standard across quality systems is double-sided anthracite foil (outside and inside) and single-sided (anthracite outside, white inside). The latter is more cost-effective and often requested by clients who want a calm interior.

For aluminum profiles, anthracite is achieved via powder coating or, in the premium version, anodized finish. Powder coating in RAL 7016 is a standard option across most systems in the same class as other RAL colors. The anodized anthracite variant has a metallic tone that reads slightly darker and is recommended for the coast due to the salt atmosphere.

Combinations with façade and interior

Anthracite in Podgorica and on the coast

In Podgorica, anthracite has become almost standard for new family houses and contemporary residential complexes. Combined with white façades and modern details (flat roof, large panoramic openings), it defines part of the city’s contemporary architectural expression. For apartments in high-rises being renovated, anthracite often works as a key aesthetic shift.

Along the coast — Budva, Tivat, Herceg Novi, Bar — anthracite is a frequent choice for contemporary villas and resort complexes. For buildings in direct exposure to salt atmosphere we recommend anodized aluminum in anthracite as the most durable solution. For buildings further inland, powder-coated and PVC-foil variants perform well.

Protecting the finish — what to ask

When choosing anthracite joinery, it matters what quality of foil (for PVC) or powder coat (for aluminum) is used. Lower-grade variants may fade sooner in direct sun and show uneven patches. Quality foils and powder coats retain color for 15–20+ years under normal conditions. When ordering, require that the specification lists the specific foil model or RAL class of powder coating.

Dual-color anthracite windows

The dual-color version (anthracite outside, white or grey inside) delivers a modern façade with a calm interior. For apartments with light wall and floor colors, this is often the optimal choice — the façade reads contemporary and signals a quality building, while the interior stays light and feels more spacious. Cost premium is about 10–15% over the single-color version, which with quality systems is acceptable for the value it adds.

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