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
Fummelbrett schrieb:
I went through this process last summer. Preparing an apartment for re-rental: sanding down and repainting 4 roof windows completely. You really have to go through all that if you want it to look good. But with the right tools, it’s honestly not as bad as it sounds. 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 necessary: after the previous tenant’s dog had a go at biting them, I had to sand and fill all the marks first. Only then did painting help.Hello, do you have any photos? How did you handle the transition to the rebate?
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Gustav Hobel23 Apr 2018 14:19I can only agree with Fummelbrett’s opinion. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have peace of mind for years to come. So, get started with the windows and keep going.
Winniefred23 Aug 2018 18:34This is interesting, as we have the same issue with the last three old windows in our house. Our windows are from 1992 and are only double-glazed, so they will also be replaced with triple-glazed plastic-aluminum windows by next year, just as we have already done with the rest of the windows in the house.
Would you recommend roughly oiling the windows for the upcoming winter, or is it better to skip it entirely since they will be replaced by winter 2019 anyway? Our windows look even worse in the same spots, with more exposed wood, although the wood itself does not appear to be damaged yet. Or would it be better to apply some protection, considering the risk of moisture (damage)?
Good luck with your project, and feel free to share some after pictures!
Would you recommend roughly oiling the windows for the upcoming winter, or is it better to skip it entirely since they will be replaced by winter 2019 anyway? Our windows look even worse in the same spots, with more exposed wood, although the wood itself does not appear to be damaged yet. Or would it be better to apply some protection, considering the risk of moisture (damage)?
Good luck with your project, and feel free to share some after pictures!
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