Hello,
We moved into our new home in December (built in 1997) and will need to repaint the windows.
Especially at the lower trim, the paint is worn down to the bare wood. The previous owner/tenant has touched up some spots here and there with what looks like a wood stain.
Ideally, I would like to apply a uniform coat of paint. A stain would not be suitable because the bare wood and painted areas would absorb the color differently. Although I plan to retrofit an aluminum drip edge at the bottom trim, I still have the issue described above, at least at the front door.
I have attached a few photos showing the situation.
Perhaps one of you experts can recommend a finish for me.
Stephan
We moved into our new home in December (built in 1997) and will need to repaint the windows.
Especially at the lower trim, the paint is worn down to the bare wood. The previous owner/tenant has touched up some spots here and there with what looks like a wood stain.
Ideally, I would like to apply a uniform coat of paint. A stain would not be suitable because the bare wood and painted areas would absorb the color differently. Although I plan to retrofit an aluminum drip edge at the bottom trim, I still have the issue described above, at least at the front door.
I have attached a few photos showing the situation.
Perhaps one of you experts can recommend a finish for me.
Stephan
1) The wood looks good in the photos. No problem.
2) I guess it’s mahogany. An oily hardwood, very durable. Great.
3) We’ll use scrapers, time, a triangular scraper, and a detail sander to remove all loose material. We’ll sand off any intact parts as well. Any gray areas must go too. No shortcuts—before the joy, the gods have placed the sweat.
4) We’ll clean the dust thoroughly with turpentine and an old linen handkerchief.
5) We’ll oil it with Epifanes hardwood varnish oil. Buy that. It’s available online and in stores, but only those near the coast.
6) After oiling long enough to achieve a closed, slightly glossy surface, we will have a result that only requires maintenance and touch-ups for the following years. Once the base is in, no more problems.
Karsten
2) I guess it’s mahogany. An oily hardwood, very durable. Great.
3) We’ll use scrapers, time, a triangular scraper, and a detail sander to remove all loose material. We’ll sand off any intact parts as well. Any gray areas must go too. No shortcuts—before the joy, the gods have placed the sweat.
4) We’ll clean the dust thoroughly with turpentine and an old linen handkerchief.
5) We’ll oil it with Epifanes hardwood varnish oil. Buy that. It’s available online and in stores, but only those near the coast.
6) After oiling long enough to achieve a closed, slightly glossy surface, we will have a result that only requires maintenance and touch-ups for the following years. Once the base is in, no more problems.
Karsten
Nordlys schrieb:
Here are two photos. The oil and the triangular scraper. 
Hi, thanks a lot in advance. I had already seen your recommendation about the oil in the search. Since it is neutral, I would just need to lightly sand the bare spots, right? Or do you mean to remove everything down to the raw material? That would be quite intense with so many windows.
I went through this process last summer. Preparing an apartment for re-rental: completely sanding down and repainting 4 skylights. You just have to push through if you want it to look good. But with the right tools, it’s honestly not that bad. Just don’t overdo it, or your arms will really feel it. Don’t forget dust extraction and hearing protection.
For 2 other windows in the apartment, paint was still needed: After the previous tenant’s dog decided to test its teeth, I first had to sand down and fill all the marks. After that, only a new coat of paint would do.
For 2 other windows in the apartment, paint was still needed: After the previous tenant’s dog decided to test its teeth, I first had to sand down and fill all the marks. After that, only a new coat of paint would do.
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