I have never painted a window frame (ins...

[ritatoothfairy]

I have never painted a window frame (inside) and need some tips and the best way to do a very nice job

[pauljackson84]

Even I don't do that. So, I don't have any ideas about how can I paint window frame(inside). I also want to know about it.

Any Suggestions ?

[Coach Mike]

Hello,

The truth is this: If you've never done it before, you won't do a 'very nice job'.....It's like anything. Practice, practice, practice......If you want a 'very nice job', hire someone. If you'd like to get better at this, practice. It's JUST PAINT, and can always be re-painted. Anyway, if you're going to do it yourself, let me know. I'll give you some tips. REMEMBER: No matter what tips I give, since it's your first time, it's gonna look rough.


~Michael

[ted bailey]

If this is your first time I would suggest tape. I don't use it any more. I brush it all. I don't spray unless it's a new build. If you feel you have a steady hand don't tape and have a wet rage close by. Remember don't go to slow when your trying to cut something in. If you go to slow you will be less steady. Find a nice pace and just do it.

[Coach Mike]

You just used the 'T' word! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[wildguy2]

Rule of Thumb to remember about painting glass.... paint won't stick to it


Sand the old finish if there is one..

Wipe it all down with a damp rag and fill any hole in the frames if they are wood.

If they are plastic frames I suggest you ever so lightly scrub them with a VERY fine steel wool and rewipe afterwards with a clean rag.

If wood pre prime with a stain blocking primer or alkyd primer, most people prefer Kilz primer or Bin.

then after the primer has dried usually 6 hours will do nicely, rub your hand along the edges of the wood if it feels rough to the touch lightly sand again, then wipe again with a damp cloth.

Then simply apply your top coat of finish be it Latex or Alkyd...

personally I prefer Alkyd paint on windows both inside and out do to its stain blocking power, but some Alkyd paint will turn brittle and yellow over time especially in a direct sunlight area.


Now, as I said at the very first of this post. Paint will not directly adhere to glass and can later, with a nice razor scraper be remove.. HOWEVER. be as neat as you can with the Bin or Kilz as that stuff does bond nicely to glass. Solution is to 1. apply a small amout of baby oil on the glass near the frame..do not get it on the frame if possible this creates a film that the kilz or bin will no adhere to and makes it much easier later to remove.
Other option.. buy a roll of Painters Blue tape, don't use green as in about 2 days you can't get it off, and tape the glass around the frame to protect it.

Tape size should be wide enough that you feel comfortable your brush won't hit the glass

[Jereme Green]

A quality paint brush is very important it makes the job more easier and look more professional

[PaintIdeas]

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