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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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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RELATED PROJECTS
Painting Flat Doors
Painting a Door (While Attached)
Painting a Door (Unattached)
Painting Trim
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