How to Paint Window Frames and Trim

Painting Window Frames and Window Trim

Introduction:

Painting window frames and trim can be problematic but the job can be a lot easier if you use the right painting equipment. Paint window frames and window trim with an angled sash paint brush. An angled sash paint brush can reach into those difficult corners for a professional looking paint job. A two to as three inch brush works best. See below for painting tips for painting window frames and trim.

Tips for painting window frames and trim:

· Lightly load the tapered sash brush with paint. Let the paint lap slightly onto the glass edge. This will seal the finish to the glass so moisture will not get under the paint and cause it to peel. After a coat of paint is applied, wipe off the excess paint with a rag wrapped around a putty knife blade.

· Double hung windows are a little more difficult. If the sashes are removable, remove them and lay them on a table or sawhorse to paint them. Leave the sashes out long enough to thoroughly dry. If they are not removable, raise and lower them as needed to reach all the window frame parts.

· Paint the outer (upper sash) first. If the window has small glass panes, begin with the horizontal muntins and mullions then work on the vertical ones. Then paint the exposed parts of the stiles, the top rail, and the bottom rail. Then paint the parts of the inner, or lower, sash, starting with the muntins, mullions and finishing with the rails.

· When painting the trim, begin with the header casing and then paint down the sides. Paint the bottom piece or stool last.

· When painting casement windows, paint the vertical muntins and mullions first then the horizontal pieces. Next, paint the top rails, the bottom rails, and the stiles. Finish by painting the casing.

· Do not paint the jamb on any type of window. This may cause the window to stick. After painting the window wax the wood jams with floor wax. This is not necessary for a metal jamb.

That is how to paint window frames and trim. It is an easy DIY painting task but does take patience.

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