Restore Old Wood Window Frames

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Restore old wood window frames.

Scrape off loose finish. If you want a comprehensive guide for the restoration of your wood windows you need to get a copy of my book old windows made easy. Know the best ways that you can restore wood window frames. All surfaces and arrises should feel smooth.

Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living. Match the old stain. In this guide i walk you through the entire restoration process step by step so as to leave no stone unturned. Pull the scraper smoothly and carefully to avoid gouging the wood.

It is hard to promote the charm and appeal of a house that contains rotting wood. While residing in massachusetts pam learned restoration techniques on the fly first in an 1875 church she volunteered to help revive and then in her own home a 1930s dutch colonial in boston with 22 windows in dire need of repair. Use a sharp scraper to remove old finish. A confident do it yourselfer pam figured out techniques as she went taking apart sash.

This book is the absolute simplest way to restore your wood windows. Fix this damage right away before it falls apart altogether. Sand off nibs and whiskers then dust with a hepa vacuum and tack cloth. Wood window restoration and repair is easier than you think.

Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices. They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins cross pieces separating the panes. Restore old windows with new stain and varnish. Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated.

Sand wood surfaces if needed. Old wood windows were made to be repaired.