Preparing Exterior Wooden Windows For Painting

They must periodically be sanded and repainted to maintain their resistance to the elements.

Preparing exterior wooden windows for painting. Dissolve some sugar soap in hot water and wearing gloves wash down the windows using a cloth or plastic scouring pad. Providing none of the timber is exposed apply a coating of undercoat over the filler and once dry smooth down with a fine glass paper feathering the edges onto the surrounding paintwork. Nothing beats a great paint job especially one youve done yourself.

After you need to prime all bare wood surface doesnt matter - water or oil based primer. Use an old toothbrush dipped in the soap to gently scrub around all hinges. Preparing before painting is key to a great exterior finish.

For a list of all tools used in the video go to httpanzacouktips-. What you will need Before you. If timber is exposed apply a coating of primer and feather that into the surrounding area before applying the undercoat.

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. The undercoat may not be necessary if the final coat will be a Single Coat paint although it does help to disguise the repair. 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 to that of the timber.

Remove any paint around the area before filling. For a start it depends on the type of paint youre using. You can fill nail holes with them too.

Outside painting should only be done in temperatures between 10 and 40C. Paint the walls using a roller on an extension handle. Give yourself the best chance at success by following these instructions.