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While wooden sash windows look absolutely beautiful, they really are high maintenance. On the inside, frost and condensation lead them to quickly build up black mould in the corners; while the paint often shrivels and peels between the wood frame and the glass panes. On the outside, regular paint and repair work is required to protect them from the elements.

Um, except when you’ve just completed a painting project and it’s time for clean up. Because the delicate balance of biological elements in your septic tank can be severely upset by paint, cleaning your brushes, rollers and even your hands in the sink is a no-no. Use a brush that has water-dampened bristles. Dip the brush into the paint to about one-third of the total length of the bristles. Step 2 Dab the brush against the inside of. For any paint left over, check with your local disposal methods for proper disposal of paint. Cleaning Paint Brushes. Make sure your paintbrush has all excess paint removed by scraping it against the inside rim of the paint can and work the remaining paint into a newspaper. Read the paint can and use the solvent suggested for cleaning.

This week I’ve been tackling the sash wooden windows in my bedroom as part of its total redecoration. While covering the process on my Instagram Stories , I was asked to list the products used and the DIY process. It appeared that many viewers had these wooden windows that needed addressing in their own home, they just didn’t know how to repaint them properly. With this blog post, I hope to give you a basic beginner’s guide on how to refresh your sashes. If your windows are in a really bad way with broken cords and you are unable to open them, you might want to call in a professional.

Here is how my bedroom windows looked last week before I set out repainting them. They were cracked and desperately required some attention:

Sorting out your sash windows to bring them back to their former glory isn’t a hard job, you just need to have the right products. To restore your sashes you will need the following:

  • Wood Filler (suitable for interior and exterior use if you are painting both inside and outside of the window)

  • Sanding Block (fine to medium)

  • Two microfibre cloths

  • Flexible silicone for suitable for windows and doors

  • Primer for wood (suitable for interior and exterior use if you are painting both inside and outside of the window)

  • Water-based eggshell paint or gloss (suitable for interior and exterior use if you are painting both inside and outside of the window)

  • Painters tape or masking tape (optional: only if you need to protect other paint work)

  • New window furniture (optional: only if you want to refresh your existing fittings)

STEP ONE: REMOVE LOOSE PAINT & SAND BACK

Make sure your windows are dry and the wood is not damp. Remove any window furniture like the lock lever and the lift pulls with a screwdriver.

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The first part of the job is to rid your frames of any chipped, loose paint. Scrape away larger chunks with a decorators knife, then use a fine grade sanding block or piece of sandpaper to smooth down the remaining problem areas. Where old paint remains in good condition, you still need to scuff and buff this up to free it of any gloss or shine, so that your new paint adheres to the old surface.

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If possible, try to not sand too far back to the wood, as this might remove any original carved details on the frame. Further layers of paint also mean more protection for the timber. The aim is to just get a nice, smooth finish ready for painting. Another thing that needs to be noted here is if your windows haven’t been maintained for a very long time (perhaps you’ve moved into a house that’s a reno project) then you need to be aware of stripping previous lead paint. My windows are fairly new and I’m just maintaining them, but if you are repairing very old windows, make sure you seal the room, wear a trade quality respiratory mask and other PPE and clear all sanding dust from the room throughly.

Wash down your window with a microfibre cloth so that all sanding dust is removed and your frame is free from any dirt or grime. Dry it with another clean cloth and check it over to see that you’ve not missed anything.

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STEP 2: FILL ANY HOLES AND PROBLEM AREAS

If your window has holes, cracks, or other imperfections, then you should use some wood filler before painting. If you are fixing your windows on the outside, make sure that your filler is also suitable for exterior use. Simply apply the filler where necessary according to manufacturer’s instructions. Once dry, sand it down to create a level surface. Again, wash and dry your windows to get rid of any sanding particles.

If there are any gaps between the edge of your window frame and your walls, or where the wood meets the sill, apply a flexible silicone suitable for windows in the gap. If you do not already own one, you may need to buy caulking gun for this job.

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STEP 3: PRIME

If you’ve sanded your window back to bare wood, or you have a few areas where you can see the timber, you’ll need to apply a primer before you apply your top coat of paint. Use a primer that is suitable for wood (again, if you are doing the outside of your windows, make sure it is suitable for exterior use). Applying a primer will also provide a great base for paint adhesion, so if you really want to do a good job, you might want to prime the whole window with a primer like Zinsser Bulls Eye.

STEP 4: PAINT

Once your primer is dry, apply a water-based eggshell or gloss paint (again, check it’s suitable for exterior use if that’s what you need) using a sash window brush which has a pointed tip (making it easier to add paint in the corners). Do a minimum of two coats to get the best finish. Pull down the top of the sash window and paint that first before painting the bottom half. Leave to dry and try and not close the window for as long as possible, although regular moving of the frames up and down is advised to avoid them sticking together. If you do have to close the window, try and open it again as soon as possible to stop your window becoming stuck by paint that hasn’t fully cured as yet.

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Once the paint is dry, screw back on the existing window furniture, or add new furniture for a fresh new look. If you got any paint on the glass, simply use a window scraper to scrape it off!

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