Our Advice On How To Paint Timber Windows

Our Advice On Repairing and Painting Sash Windows

There are many home owners out there who prefer to carry out property maintenance services themselves. If you are one of them, here is some good expert advice on how to repair and paint timber windows so that you do not have to pay out for sash window specialists to fix the problem.

Wooden window frames will last a lifetime as long as you constantly protect the wood from moisture.

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Even a weather proofed wooden frame is bound to give in to constant exposure to direct sun light and moisture. Such will lead to the structure rotting away. Usually, you can identify the problem by just looking how the surface appears. Tapping on the wooden windows frame using your finger or a screwdriver will often determine the extent of damage.

If rot has gotten deep into the frame, you might need to use a saw to cut ther otten surface away. Ronseal epoxy wood filler can be used to fill any small gaps that will be left on the window frame. Make sure you follow the guidelines printed on the packaging to ensure that the wood filler adheres properly to the frame. You may need to use a chemical wood hardener if the exposed timber issoft but always remove wet areas as any attempt to fill such areas, regardless of whether or not you use hardener will result in the repair failing very quickly.

Normally, it takes a day for the filling material to dry. Carry out some tests to check whether the filled surface is as hard as the rest of the frame. Sandpaper or any other available smoothing material can be used to eliminate rough surfaces.

Water based wood fillers may not be the most appropriate choice for very large gaps. For this, timber is best choice to fill the gap. Trace the outline surface ofthe gap onto a piece of wood with a drawing pencil. Trim the piece of wood appropriately using a saw. Fix the piece of wood onto the gap. Nails, glue or wooden pegs can be used to hold it in place. Epoxy resin is then used to fill any visible gap and the surface left to dry completely before sanding. A great tip is you do not have to buy expensive wood filler epoxy resin; car body repair resin is pretty much identical to the wood products albeit a different colour. Car body repair resin is much cheaper to buy and can be found on Ebay or online for half the price of Ronseal epoxy resin for wood.

Before you start painting the surface, there are a few things you will need to consider first. You need to find out the best way to condition the wood and the proper application technique to avoid sealing the window shut. Also, you should beaware of the best way to cover and clean adjacent surfaces to encourage an expert looking finish.

Clean the wood windows properly using sugar soap and at least two rinses with fresh warm water and allow it to dry completely. Sand down with the grain any rough surfaces. Make sure you do not sand against the grain because this would lead to the damage of the wood. Cover the flooring surface beneath the window and dust the frame using a piece of cloth. Also, cover those parts that are not to be painted with a masking tape.

Apply a primer coat first and when this has dried, gently rub the window frame with a fine sand paper without exposing the timber work, this allows the next coat agood key. Apply two coats of good quality paint to the wood frame (we recommend Dulux WeatherShield) in a similar way as the primer and allow to at least 12 hours of dry time between coats. When painting sash windows or casement windows it is always a good opportunity to replace the furniture as you will need to remove them any way. Reddiseals have a good selection of sash window hardware and their prices are pretty good too.

Ifyou are working on sash windows we would recommend that you replace all the beadings with new draught proofing beads. You will need to remove the staff beads and parting beads anyway to enable you to do a thorough painting job. A sash window that is not insulated can increase your heating bills dramatically, once again Reddiseals sell direct to the public a DIY draught proofing kit that comes with new window catches and ropes and I believe it even comes with instructions too!

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Gerardo Braedon on 23 October 2012 12:02

Huge piece of the information shared about advice on repairing and painting sash windows that is very informative for all. Above instructive information about paint timber windows advice, this is really awesome. Thanks :)

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Gerardo Braedon on 23 October 2012 12:02

Huge piece of the information shared about advice on repairing and painting sash windows that is very informative for all. Instructive information about painting windows, its good advice, this is really awesome. Thanks :)

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upvc doors on 12 November 2012 13:22

Clean carpets and buff and wax wood floors. Add a fresh coat of paint on walls in a light, neutral color, especially if the area is dark or the existing paint is an odd color. Put new light bulbs in ceiling light fixtures and use light colored, updated window treatments to light and highlight furniture settings. The areas are now ready to refurnish sparingly. Thanks a lot.

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composite doors on 12 November 2012 14:06

Lead based paint can cause lead poisoning. Lead poisoning causes mental retardation, nerve damage, poor muscle coordination and irritability. Children are more susceptible, because they are more likely to chew on a piece of wood that may contain lead paint. Thanks.

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Garden Gates on 28 March 2013 09:57

Very INFORMATIVE and just FANTASTIC! I was looking for the related information about timber window. Thanks a lot it is very useful for me. Would love to read some pieces on the topic.

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