How to repaint a window frame

The repainting of the window frame is the replacement of its external coating. Below will be described step by step execution of this process.

To start repair, it is necessary to have such tools: scraper, roller, spatula, electric door with a nozzle, brushes, sieve, dweller for paint, hammer, chisel and screwdriver. For the safe production of work, buy a respirator, goggles protective and rubber gloves.

Materials will be needed: sandpaper of various grainability, scotch puller, rags, wood putty, solvent, primer, paint, pellets and minor nails.

Initially, the old coating is removed. For this, a special fluid is applied to the wooden surface of the window. As a result of the chemical reaction, unnecessary paint moves into a curly mass, which is then easily removed by a spatula or scraper. Then the frame should be rinsed with water and treat the antifungal antiseptic Neomid Base Eco is one of the best.

After that, with the help of a wood putty, it is necessary to smell all cracks, gaps and irregularities on the surface of the product. The location of the window glass connection with the frame is treated with a sealant. After the polymerization of the putty wooden binding and the window frame, you need to lure sandpaper.

When the preparation of the frame will be completed, for convenience, the window sash can be dismantled for convenience. This action is performed using a screwdriver and a chisel. The sash should be removed from the loops and put on a flat surface, shining with paper. Then carefully unscrew the accessories - locks, loops and handles. Old strokes that kept glasses can be thrown away.

Before the painting frame, window glass is covered throughout the perimeter with painting scotch. For good adhesion, paints with a wooden surface requires its preliminary priming with water-fused oil for wood, for example, Valtti Non-Slip of Tikkurila. The composition is applied with a brush and is withstanding until complete drying. The loops and hats of nails also need to be separately treated with a primer for metal.

The color of the window binding and the frame is performed in 2-3 layers by alkyd semi-man enamel. Dulux Optima is a completely reliable manufacturer of such paints. Before applying the first layer, enamel is slightly diluted with solvent. It will provide its good penetration of wood. When painting narrow planks and angles, it is necessary to use a bruster of a floss 3 cm wide. A wide brush 4-5 cm is used to process the ends of the window. After the color of the product with the necessary number of enamel layers and its drying, the greasy tape can be accurately removed. The glasses for glasses are scented separately and fixed with the help of hammer and small nails. Fittings and window sash are installed in its place after the final drying of the paint.