Mehr erfahren. Sign In. Join as a Pro. Explore Discussions. Paint it out or varnish the wood window frame? Shari 3 years ago. Advice needed on the final touches on our ensuite reno.
What to do with this mismatched window frame? Surrounding tiles are white so should we paint the frame white or do we varnish it? All the other windows in the house are wood. Email Save Comment Featured Answer. Shari Original Author. The finished product. We used a walnut stain on the lighter wood and clear on both to finish it. Like 15 Save. They should have provided a sample for approval before staining and finishing all sashes. Maybe there is a solution they can provide.
What do I do next? Stain the doors first then replace and glaze the windows OR replace and glaze the the windows then stain. Stain and finish first, make sure to fully stain and seal where the window glass in installed. After that is dry install the new windows. If you use the old style glazing compound like Dap 33, best and easier to use in my opinion, add a little stain to color then use whiting to get it back to a stiff putty like consistency.
What would you suggest to remove possible mold from interior wooden windows? And how would you proceed to re finish the wood trim after mold is dealt with? First remove any loose coatings. Next, to neutralize the mold you will need a little bleach in warn-hot water.
A table spoon to half cup water for a small batch or cup to gallon of water. Apply this to the suspected mold areas.
A paint brush or cheap sponge brush can be used. Apply until the mold and its stains are gone, could take a couple hours. Once the mold is gone, and everything is dry, you can start the painting or staining. For paint, apply a shellac primer or oil based primer first.
For restaing, some sanding should be done to better blend the bleached areas for a more even stain color. Hi, after sanding and restraining my 22 year old wood windows, is it best to seal them right away or wait a year and then seal them?
You should seal them as soon as possible. Your email is never published nor shared. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page.
Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Pages and pages of tips, tricks, and step by step advice. Login Register. Remember me. Forgot your password? Return to login. Windows face two challenges: rain and shine. Rain can do the most immediate damage by causing water damage.
Priming Step 3. Step 1. Surface Preparation Ensure the surface is clean and dry, removing anything that could interfere with the application and adhesion of Zinsser products and materials to be applied. Use methylated spirit to thoroughly degrease the surface, changing cloths regularly.
Remove all dust before moving on to priming. Step 2. In most cases, one coat of primer is enough. If you are covering a very dark stain with a light color, you might need two coats of primer. Let the primer dry, which usually takes about an hour. Then you are ready to paint. We all love things that do two things at once. Acrylic is usually best. Keep in mind that low gloss finishes hide imperfections better than high gloss, but they are more difficult to clean. Satin finishes offer some gloss and are generally easy to clean without highlighting imperfections.
Large areas can be painted with a roller. It makes paint easy to apply and gives you a smooth look. Smaller areas can be painted with a paintbrush. If there are intricate details, you can use an artist paintbrush. Download thousands of custom coloring pages and puzzles for your kids. Is it Varnished?
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