Restore Old Wood Window Frames

Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living.

Restore old wood window frames.

Restore old windows with new stain and varnish. While residing in massachusetts pam learned restoration techniques on the fly first in an 1875 church she volunteered to help revive and then in her own home a 1930s dutch colonial in boston with 22 windows in dire need of repair. Know the best ways that you can restore wood window frames. This book is the absolute simplest way to restore your wood windows.

Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated. Match the old stain. If you want a comprehensive guide for the restoration of your wood windows you need to get a copy of my book old windows made easy. Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices.

For more information visit epa gov lead. Scrape off loose finish. Old wood windows were made to be repaired. In this guide i walk you through the entire restoration process step by step so as to leave no stone unturned.

Use a sharp scraper to remove old finish. Carefully remove the wood cover of the casement operator or other piece of trim and use it to match the stain. They can last 200 years. New and old fashioned homes have wood structures that need proper restoration.

Fix this damage right away before it falls apart altogether. Sand wood surfaces if needed. It is hard to promote the charm and appeal of a house that contains rotting wood. They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins cross pieces separating the panes.

All surfaces and arrises should feel smooth. Wood window restoration and repair is easier than you think.