Restore Old Wood Window Frames

Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated.

Restore old wood window frames.

Old wood windows were made to be repaired. Know the best ways that you can restore wood window frames. New and old fashioned homes have wood structures that need proper restoration. Match the old stain.

They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins cross pieces separating the panes. 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. They can last 200 years. Scrape off loose finish.

In this guide i walk you through the entire restoration process step by step so as to leave no stone unturned. Sand wood surfaces if needed. For more information visit epa gov lead. Carefully remove the wood cover of the casement operator or other piece of trim and use it to match the stain.

Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living. A confident do it yourselfer pam figured out techniques as she went taking apart sash. Restore old windows with new stain and varnish. Sand off nibs and whiskers then dust with a hepa vacuum and tack cloth.

Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices. This book is the absolute simplest way to restore your wood windows. Use a sharp scraper to remove old finish. 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. 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.