Restore Old Wood Window Frames

Fix this damage right away before it falls apart altogether.

Restore old wood window frames.

Use a sharp scraper to remove old finish. Know the best ways that you can restore wood window frames. They can last 200 years. Pull the scraper smoothly and carefully to avoid gouging the wood.

Sand off nibs and whiskers then dust with a hepa vacuum and tack cloth. In this guide i walk you through the entire restoration process step by step so as to leave no stone unturned. 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. For more information visit epa gov lead.

Carefully remove the wood cover of the casement operator or other piece of trim and use it to match the stain. Sand wood surfaces if needed. Scrape off loose finish. Match the old stain.

New and old fashioned homes have wood structures that need proper restoration. Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living. All surfaces and arrises should feel smooth. Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices.

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. Restore old windows with new stain and varnish. This book is the absolute simplest way to restore your wood windows. Old wood windows were made to be repaired.

Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated. They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins cross pieces separating the panes.