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How to Painting
Window Frames
It seems like there's always a window in need of painting,
whether you're matching a new room scheme or just sprucing
things up. The actual painting isn't difficult, but you
should know what you're getting into before you start. If
you can, remove the window frames before painting them.
Newer windows are released by pushing them against their
spring-loaded jambs. Don't paint the edges of windows –
they'll slide easier if unpainted. Older windows – those
with sash cord weights – are more difficult. You can paint
older windows in place, but don't paint them shut. |
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1. To paint double-hung
windows, you'll want to remove them from their
frames. Newer, spring-mounted windows are released
by pushing against the frame. If you have an older
window, consider painting it in place. |
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2. Drill holes and
insert two nails into the legs of a wooden
stepladder, and mount the window easel-style for
easy painting. Or, lay the window flat on a bench or
sawhorses. Don't paint the sides or the bottom of
the sashes. |
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3. Using a tapered sash
brush, begin by painting the wood next to the glass.
Use the narrow edge of brush and overlap paint onto
the glass to create a weathertight seal. |
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4. Clean any excess
paint off the glass with a putty knife wrapped in a
clean cloth. Rewrap the knife often so that you
always wipe with a clean piece of fabric. Overlap
the paint onto the glass about 1/16 of an inch to
create a good seal. |
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5. Paint the flat
portions of the sashes, then the case moldings, the
sill, and the apron. Use slow, careful brush
strokes. If you're painting with the sash in place,
you'll want to avoid getting paint between the sash
and frame. For casement windows, open them up
completely before painting. |
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6. If you must paint
your windows in place, move the painted windows up
and down several times during the drying period to
keep them from sticking. You can use a putty knife
to avoid touching the painted surfaces. |
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