Diy Painting Wooden Window Frames

Boy have i got news for you the easiest way to paint a window.

Diy painting wooden window frames.

Do you have an old window or door maybe that has been needing a coat of paint for a while but you just can t bring yourself to take on all of that taping. Sand the whole frame with medium. Make sure you re wearing. Start with the pieces in the window grid called muntins if there are any.

Fine gauge sandpaper rags angled paintbrush small detail. Open the window and first paint the inside. Start with the horizontal parts of the frame and work from bottom to top. Project shopping list step 1 7am.

A well sanded surface improves the chance of adhesion for the new primer and paint. If your frame is to be painted in a clear varnish or waxed it will be important to match the colour of filler or putty. Primer specific to the type of window frame you have i used valspar bonding primer sealer which works on wood and. Who knew painting a window could be so easy.

Prime any bare wood. Then paint the horizontal pieces followed by the vertical pieces. Then paint the vertical parts. Work from the inside to the outside of the window frame.

Paint specific to the type of window frame you have i used valspar cabinet enamel which works on wood and metal. Use sandpaper to smooth the transitions between old paint and raw wood and to prep the existing paint finish. Run masking tape along the edges to ensure a clean line. Step by step guide having removed paint as necessary fill any cracks voids or nail holes with cellulose filler woodfiller or putty.

Following this pattern will give you a nice neat.