How do i go about restoring a really old wooden window?
Theweewomanagain asked:
How do i go about restoring a really old wooden window?
Got a really old bathroom window in my new (but ancient) house ( 6 panes and complete with original black Iron fittings and handle) But It’s in a bit of a sorry state and i would prefer to have a go at restoring it rather than replacing it with a modern double glazed window. The panes are still good and the frames are still solid enough but the paint is all crumbling away, the wood looks old and grey but otherwise still solid. What’s the best way to go about restoring it to it’s former glory? Do i need to use some sort of special primer after sanding or what?
Weldon
How do i go about restoring a really old wooden window?
Got a really old bathroom window in my new (but ancient) house ( 6 panes and complete with original black Iron fittings and handle) But It’s in a bit of a sorry state and i would prefer to have a go at restoring it rather than replacing it with a modern double glazed window. The panes are still good and the frames are still solid enough but the paint is all crumbling away, the wood looks old and grey but otherwise still solid. What’s the best way to go about restoring it to it’s former glory? Do i need to use some sort of special primer after sanding or what?
Weldon
December 27th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Leota
Sounds like a sand and stain project. I personally wouldn’t even paint an antique window if I were you, but if you choose to do so, yeah, a primer will keep the paint nice-looking, as well as the wood, by creating a water-proof seal between the two.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Leslee
Use a heat gun and scraper to get all the paint off, you can buy a heat gun at Home depot.After that use paint stripper/thinner to remove all the resedue from the paint, do not use the heat gun with the stripper!!!!!!!! Sand it in stages, start with a 100 grit and work up to 220. After that the wood should be ready for stain or paint. Believe me its not complicated but it is a lot of work. Just be careful not to gouge the wood while your scraping it.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:55 am
Leda
I have a stack of similar windows that I am in the process of restoring. The process that I use is to remove all paint with a heat gun, and sanding to prepare for finishing. I then replace the glazing points and glazing compound for a tight seal around the glass, then prime and paint the frames. This general process will work well for any old wooden window refurbishing.
In your case I would also redo the sash as well, because removing the old paint will insure proper operation of the window, if it is designed to open.