What is the best way to repaint victorian sash windows?
I'm about to move house. The ones at the new property are flaking very badly.
Answers:
Wood in those days was quality wood and the likelyhood of it being rottren is remote, compared with modern day woods anyway.
All depends how many layers of paint trhe windows have endured already. The more coats the more likely the sash operation is impeded.
Ive done nearly all mine here and its been a case of remove both sliding sashes and stripping them as well as the sash casing frames and painting all seperatley. Inevitably the odd pane has not survived the cleaning process so some glass have had to be changed as well.. which isnt too bad considering the glass has been in for 100years !.
Dont sand down the paint if doing a quick makeover as the age of th ehouse will indicate that lead paint will more than likely have been used and may still be on the woodwork. Chemical stripping(Nitromors) or hot air gun only I'm afraid !.
with a brush
I would suggest that you employ a trades person, he will be able to diagnose the problem whether it is simple flaking or worse perhaps damp or rotten sashes.
In the first instance if flaking is bad then the old paint will need to be burned off and then the sash sanded down, primed, undercoated then glossed with a light sanding down between coats.
In the second case it may be necessary to replace the window sash if it is badly affected.
it depends on the damage, if your unsure get some quotes for carpenters,at least you will have an understanding of the problem because they will give the the very worst case to tout for the business, if you can complete the work yourself then you you'll have an idea..
but if your unsure pay to have it done, they are a feature and as such if done badly will detract from he property and i guess your looking to enhance.
JD
Sash windows tend to become 'paint bound' which means they end up jamming closed because of succesive coats of paint making the sashes and the caseents larger.
Ideally you will want to take out the parting bead which i s the small section of timber that separtes the upper from lower sash. This will enable you to pull the bottom sash out to remove all the paint with a heat gun or proprietary paint removal gel such as Nitromors.
You really want ot get back to bare timber and then apply 2 coats undercoat and one coat gloss.
If you do not want to go to the hassle of removing the sashes then just strip what you can see and paint as above. Be prepared for sticky sashes though.
Good luck
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Good Luck and Best Wishes.
Get a striping company to remove them (not all at the same time!) to have them dipped in caustic solution (removes ALL residue of paint and absolutely kills any beasties / spores / fungal infections).
Then to varnish (much better in my opinion) or repaint prior to installation.
Alternatively, (and cheaper) apply a suitable paint removal solution (speak to your local hardware store) then scrape off the residue with a hot air blower (you can hire an industrial one from any good tool hire shop) and scraper.
Speak to your neighbours with similar windows you like the look off, they can save you a lot of time looking by recommending what / who they used.
Good luck and enjoy your new home.
If the sashes are truly Victorian, they are made in pieces.
Carefully strip out the piecing back to the window liner. This will give you the chance to renew the rope and pullies. Grease any metal parts.
Use Nitromoors to strip all old paint, allow to dry and fine sandpaper.
Prime, refix, undercoat, and gloss.
It is a long job, do not rush. Best of Luck.
They must be made of rather good quality wood, if they don't need replacing. You will need to remove all the old paint first, which is no small feat, otherwise, they will keep jambing. You may need to do some extra repair work to the weather side. Use good quality primer/undercoat and, at least, two coats of main paint.
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Answers:
Wood in those days was quality wood and the likelyhood of it being rottren is remote, compared with modern day woods anyway.
All depends how many layers of paint trhe windows have endured already. The more coats the more likely the sash operation is impeded.
Ive done nearly all mine here and its been a case of remove both sliding sashes and stripping them as well as the sash casing frames and painting all seperatley. Inevitably the odd pane has not survived the cleaning process so some glass have had to be changed as well.. which isnt too bad considering the glass has been in for 100years !.
Dont sand down the paint if doing a quick makeover as the age of th ehouse will indicate that lead paint will more than likely have been used and may still be on the woodwork. Chemical stripping(Nitromors) or hot air gun only I'm afraid !.
with a brush
I would suggest that you employ a trades person, he will be able to diagnose the problem whether it is simple flaking or worse perhaps damp or rotten sashes.
In the first instance if flaking is bad then the old paint will need to be burned off and then the sash sanded down, primed, undercoated then glossed with a light sanding down between coats.
In the second case it may be necessary to replace the window sash if it is badly affected.
it depends on the damage, if your unsure get some quotes for carpenters,at least you will have an understanding of the problem because they will give the the very worst case to tout for the business, if you can complete the work yourself then you you'll have an idea..
but if your unsure pay to have it done, they are a feature and as such if done badly will detract from he property and i guess your looking to enhance.
JD
Sash windows tend to become 'paint bound' which means they end up jamming closed because of succesive coats of paint making the sashes and the caseents larger.
Ideally you will want to take out the parting bead which i s the small section of timber that separtes the upper from lower sash. This will enable you to pull the bottom sash out to remove all the paint with a heat gun or proprietary paint removal gel such as Nitromors.
You really want ot get back to bare timber and then apply 2 coats undercoat and one coat gloss.
If you do not want to go to the hassle of removing the sashes then just strip what you can see and paint as above. Be prepared for sticky sashes though.
Good luck
Hi, i understand what's your question.
i suggest a specialized website about home and garden.
it includes also any question you may meet in your life. and it also provide clear answers to all these question.
i am sure it will do great favor for you.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
Good Luck and Best Wishes.
Get a striping company to remove them (not all at the same time!) to have them dipped in caustic solution (removes ALL residue of paint and absolutely kills any beasties / spores / fungal infections).
Then to varnish (much better in my opinion) or repaint prior to installation.
Alternatively, (and cheaper) apply a suitable paint removal solution (speak to your local hardware store) then scrape off the residue with a hot air blower (you can hire an industrial one from any good tool hire shop) and scraper.
Speak to your neighbours with similar windows you like the look off, they can save you a lot of time looking by recommending what / who they used.
Good luck and enjoy your new home.
If the sashes are truly Victorian, they are made in pieces.
Carefully strip out the piecing back to the window liner. This will give you the chance to renew the rope and pullies. Grease any metal parts.
Use Nitromoors to strip all old paint, allow to dry and fine sandpaper.
Prime, refix, undercoat, and gloss.
It is a long job, do not rush. Best of Luck.
They must be made of rather good quality wood, if they don't need replacing. You will need to remove all the old paint first, which is no small feat, otherwise, they will keep jambing. You may need to do some extra repair work to the weather side. Use good quality primer/undercoat and, at least, two coats of main paint.
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