How to paint a hinged window frame
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Tools for the Job
To paint a window frame you will need;
- Medium and fine grade sandpaper
- Paint remover – coarse sandpaper, heat gun or chemical stripper
- Screwdriver
- Cellulose filler, woodfiller or putty
- Knotting fluid
- 1” paintbrush
- Drop Cloth
- Primer
- Topcoat Paint
- Water to clean and dilute if using water-based paint, such as emulsion
- White Spirit to clean and dilute if using oil-based paint, such as gloss
- Clean cloth
Procedure
- With the window closed, cut in around the pane(s) of glass and paint any glazing bars starting from the top and working downwards.
- Open the window and paint the back edge of the sash taking care not to paint over moving parts of the hinges.
- Next paint the face of the frame, using long brushstrokes along the grain of the wood.
- Try not to overload your brush with too much paint as this will encourage runs.
- Paint the inner side of the frame.
- Paint the face of the frame and cut in the edge next to the wall.
- Finally paint the window sill, on the underside first, then the sides and the front face, finishing off with the top surface.
It is recommended that gloss or vinyl silk paint is used for the top coat on window frames as they are the most hard wearing.
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Further information and useful links
- Find a Decorator near you
- Find a Paint Materials store near you
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