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Fixing, Making, Restoring And A DIY Guide To Painting And Decorating Sash Windows
August 31, 2010 by Zara Colwell · Leave a Comment
Sash windows can be fun to repair, so here is a DIY Guide to painting and decorating sash windows. After removing the lock, and old putty with a putty knife, or even a butter knife, along with any other sealants that may have been put on over the years, sand the wood of the windows. It does not need to be perfect, but sand it as smoothly as you would like to see the paint over it. Then take a damp cloth and wipe the loose sand off, making sure it is clean to paint.
To protect the glass from painting it in error and splashes, you can use masking tape or painters tape, but do not worry if you accidentally paint the glass. It comes off easy enough while it is still wet. If it does dry, this can always be easily removed with the edge of a straight razor.
You may want to use a primer first, as it will seal the wood and your paint will be easier to apply and it will last longer. Start painting somewhere in the middle of the window and work your way out towards the ends and corners.
If you start with the raised bottom sash, you should begin with the top center mullion. Paint all of the sides of the window, then do the vertical mullions. Next, paint the tops of the horizontal mullions, move across then down to the next row. You may find that you have a simpler method for yourself, depending on your own organization of the job. If you cannot seem to paint the entire horizontal mullion, then just paint what is exposed.
After drying, you are ready to decorate your windows in any way you like. There are so many colors and combinations to choose from in the stores. Or you can make them yourself. Even the lengths of your draperies will require some thought. Will you want them to be floor length, or sill length? Would you want mini blinds and a lovely swag on top? Or perhaps you would like a double layer of silky curtains for a fuller effect.
The choice is yours, and there are many. And you may have many windows to re-paint and decorate, so this little DIY guide should come in handy again for you.
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