How to paint a wooden window
The contents
Due to the fact that a large part of our population uses in their homes wooden Windows, the problem is staining still remains relevant. Every year we are faced with a dilemma: how to paint a wooden window.
Indeed, periodically, the window needs painting, it is not only aesthetic factors, but also practical. Painted window lasts longer and is exposed to the environment, for example, decay, pollution and destruction.
Properly produced staining allows to reduce the frequency of treatment. From the street to the window frame to the sun, rain, dust and temperature extremes. To prevent spoiling of wood paint should be conducted according to the rules.
What tools and materials are used? ↑
For painting and repair of wood frame you need the following tools:
- scraper or sandpaper;
- grinding machine;
- brush and roller;
- spatula;
- masking tape;
- plastic film or paper;
- rags;
- paint tank;
- primer mixture and plaster;
- paint;
- white spirit;
- the solvent to dilute the paint and wash tools;
- a ladder or a stool;
- carpentry tools: hammer, chisel, screwdriver, nails;
- protective equipment: mask, gloves.
How to paint a window? ↑
To produce the correct surface staining of the wooden frame you must follow the basic rules.
The painting algorithm:
Stage # 1. Preparatory work ↑
Preparatory work in this case – a mandatory time. First, the painting is carried out under suitable weather conditions. Scorching sun, excessive high temperature, like a cold and rainy day can affect the quality of staining. This is because, the above factors can ruin the structure of the paint, it will peel off and flaky. May be bubbles or peel.
Preparing frames for painting begins with removing the old layer. For this purpose, a scraper and sandpaper. If the paint is removed is bad, it is better to use a grinder or a suitable attachment on a drill.
The fittings during the painting removed. In addition, during the process, the window is better to remove loops and to disassemble. This will allow you to correctly paint the entire surface, and the window will look aesthetically pleasing.
In the case when to remove hardware is not possible, use construction tape that glued locks and wrapped handle.
To the glass surface is not soiled with paint, it stick with duct tape and paper. Thus it is necessary to retreat from the edge 1-2 mm – this is done in order to paint the joint between the wood and glass. If you are an experienced painter, you can use only masking tape, which is applied around the perimeter of the sash.
Stage 2. Repair window ↑
If the window frame has any defects, they must be eliminated. Also, you should check the serviceability of mechanisms, handles, hinges and door bolts. Beadings, which fix the glass give me a new one with each color. And they are painted separately and ready to attach to the main frame.
If on the frame there are areas that have been damaged by mold, rot or mechanical, they need repair or replacement.
Stage # 3. Putty frame ↑
After the analysis of the condition of the frame and its repair should be primed and putty. Also on the surface of the antiseptic composition. This treatment prevents rotting and the development of fungus and insects.
Next, the surface shpatlyuetsya, this is done in order to remove chips, or cracks.
For wood frames use a special putty for wood, as a rule, it is acrylic based. If you decide to cover the window with varnish, pre-treating the stain, the sealer should add the color to the color of the stain. This is to ensure that through the transparent lacquer layer are not translucent putty.
After drying of the first layer of processed fine sandpaper, looked like dust and again, examine the frame for any defects. If any is found, then apply the second coat of putty. Thus, we need to get a perfect surface.
Stage # 4. The primer surface ↑
This process is mandatory, since the film formed in the treatment process, protects the wood from external influences and improves the bond with the paint. Depending on the type of wood and paint you need to choose the right type of primer. On the shelves of modern shops construction – wide assortment for every taste and budget.
Before priming, the surface is treated with antiseptic. Priming is done with a brush.
Stage # 5. Staining ↑
Next, go directly to the staining of the window. You must clean the premises and clean the window from the fine sawdust, dust.
For coloring, it is preferable to choose paint oil or acrylic based.
Before painting, the paint is thoroughly mixed in the factory Bank, then poured into a special tray. For best results, the paint can be strained through a sieve.
First coat apply diluted paint as his task to fill in all the cracks. For this we use the solvent.
The second layer is applied after complete drying of the frame. It is applied by brush or roller undiluted paint. If the colouring suits you, we can restrict the two layers. If there are defects or holes applied to the final layer.
Tip! When painting is not recommended to dip the brush into the paint completely. It is necessary to moisten just the tip.
Usually use several brushes of different sizes, it is necessary to paint over all the parts of Windows, including hard to reach.
Stage 6. Final work ↑
Newspapers, Scotch tape or paper which protected glass must be removed until complete drying of the paint, preferably immediately after completion of the work. This is done to ensure that when dismantling not to damage the fabric. Dried paint may flake and coloring will have to perform again.
Once the paint is completely dry is necessary to tie the hardware and hang the sash on hinges.
Dry paint in different ways depending on the type, composition and manufacturer. Usually, the duration of this process, approximately one day. It is important to remember that all final work should need to produce after drying of the paint.
In addition, experienced painters are advised to wipe the freshly painted window with a sponge dipped in soft water. Soft water is prepared simply. In a basin with warm water add vinegar, lemon juice or citric acid. To understand how the solution is supposed to be, dip your hand in water the water will become softer. Proportion: 1 bucket of water 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp citric acid or juice of 1 lemon. Such processing is necessary in order to sizeviagra paint does not stick and purchased the gloss.
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Simple compliance with the rules will allow to obtain the desired effect. A successful repair!