Despite the fact that now plastic double -glazed windows are in great fashion, many apartment owners have old wooden frames, but if they are painted and insulated correctly, they will be no worse than expensive PVC.
Before starting work, they carry out a number of preparatory measures. Firstly, you need to carefully strengthen the apartment and carry out wet cleaning. The fact is that dust that has fallen on fresh paint can greatly ruin the appearance of the window.
The next stage includes the removal of locking mechanisms and pens from the frame. This is done so as not to accidentally paint them. At the same time, it will also be easier to repair broken or replace those who have become unusable, accessories for wooden windows can be ordered at the link of the above. Then they start removing the old paint. To do this, you can use two tools – a spatula and sandpaper.
The spatula is thoroughly removed all the retired and swollen old paint. Next pass the surface of the frames with sandpaper. Ideally, the coating must be removed completely to wood. However, it is often a problematic to do this. In any case, at least 50% should be removed.
After this long process is completed, they proceed to the correction of different defects available on the frame. Shims and chips spit. If they are too deep or large putting in two stages. In this case, they must wait for the first layer to dry. As soon as the surface of a wooden frame becomes even with sandpaper.
Painting is carried out with a brush or a small painting roller. A brush is lowered into a jar of about half the length of the pile. The paint is applied in an even layer, taking care so that there are no subteces. If necessary, after the first layer dries, the second. Occasionally you have to repeat the staining process for the third time.
And finally, some tips:
– Before you start painting, swing the window glass along the perimeter with a special painting tape. You can just wipe the windows next to the frames with a soap solution with a wide strip. Thus, you will protect the glass from drops of paint on it;
– Do not paint the frames directly from the jar. The fact is that the composition in it is usually too thick. Pour a little dye into another container and slightly dilute the suitable type of solvent. Then the finished surface will turn out to be more smooth and attractive.
If you do everything right and accurately, your windows will get a beautiful and rather presentable appearance. In any case, wood is natural material and always looks good.