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Painting Exterior
Windows
When it comes to painting the outside of your windows,
look for a quality exterior trim paint. Trim paint is
specially formulated to be tough and long-lasting. When
you're painting, don't worry about getting some paint on
the glass. Just wait until it's dry, then use a
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 When painting
double-hung windows, start by removing the sash. Put
the sash on a couple of sawhorses or a work table.
If you can't remove the sash, then work carefully so
you don't paint the window shut. Paint the sides of
the vertical stiles first, using a 2-inch trim brush
with just a small amount of paint. |
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 Beginning in the
upper left corner, paint downward until you reach
the bottom of the sash. Lift up on the brush at the
end of the stroke. Continue until the sides of all
the vertical members are completed. |
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 Paint both sides of
any vertical and horizontal grills in the sash. If
you get paint on the glass, let it dry, then scrape
it off with a single-edge razor. |
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 Now, paint both
sides of the rails (horizontal sash members) on the
upper sash. |
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 Paint the faces of
the grills, rails, and stiles on the upper sash.
When completed, repeat the process for the lower
sash. |
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 When painting
double-hung windows that are still in the jamb, pull
the upper sash down and raise the lower sash so you
can paint the surfaces that touch each other when
the window is closed. Let the paint dry completely
before closing the window. |
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 Return the sashes to
their normal position and paint the stops and jambs. |
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 Paint the sides of
the casing, then the faces of the casing, and
continue to the sill. Use masking tape or a paint
shield to keep trim paint off the siding. If you use
tape, be sure to remove it as soon as the paint is
dry to the touch. |
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Painting tips & tricks of
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Drying paint and the temperature
Paint in a ventilated and temperate space. When temperatures
are between 10C and 32C there's no risk, although 15c to 22C
is ideal. Latex paint will dry in a few hours at this
temperature. Oil-based paints will dry more rapidly in a
warm, dry environment.
Don't paint in the direct sun; paint west and south sides
in the morning, and east and north sides in the afternoon.
This will be more comfortable, and prevent the paint from
drying too quickly. |
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