Glaze windows – how to, step by step

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Your windows need regular maintenance and painting to withstand the elements. But before you apply new paint you need to do a thorough prep work and put new putty on the window. This guide will help you lay the foundations for sealed and durable windows.

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Three main tools for the project

Step by Step

  1. 1
    Scrape, oil and prime
  2. 2
    Add new putty
  1. 1

    Scrape, oil and prime

    Before you start, the window needs to be scraped, oiled and primed. Read more about how to do the preparatory work here: Paint windows – how to, step by step.

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  2. 2

    Add new putty

    The window in the pictures below is primed and needs putty. Cut off the nozzle of the fog sprayer at a 45 degree angle and place the nozzle against the sealant neck.

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    Start in one corner and spread the putty in an even flow. Make sure that the putty trap is properly filled.

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    Then smooth the surface and remove excess putty with the putty knife.

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    Also fill any gaps and cracks in the window frame with putty or wood filler.
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    Now let the putty dry according to the instructions on the tube and then proceed with masking and painting. Read more about how to paint your window here: Paint windows – how to, step by step.