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| I have stripped the paint off an old, 9-pane window frame that's about 3' x 3'. I plan to hang it outside, against a wall of my house, right above a chest of drawers that I use to store garden supplies. Just a little of the old original green paint still stains the window frame, the rest is bare wood. I like the old, exposed wood look.
My questions are: Should I re-glaze the glass panes? (Squeeze the putty-like, white goo that seals the glass to the wood muntins) If I don't, the new glazing pins are visible. Should I paint the window with primer, an undercoat, and then top coat and faux finish the frame to look old? Should I just paint clear coat of something over the wood? I live in California, so it will be exposed to limited moisture and some sun where it will hang. Thanks. |
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| I would re-glaze the glass panes. If you like the look it has, just clear coat the frame. Under the eaves, it should last a long time. I haven't noticed your name before, so WELCOME to garden junk. Please note that we have a conversations side, too. |
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- Posted by excessfroufrou 7 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 10, 10 at 11:06
| If you caulk the panes, you will most likely have to paint it because it will really stand out. If you like it natural, then I would just extra glazing points and seal it. Frou |
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- Posted by marlene_2008 7 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 10, 10 at 11:07
| Welcome to our junkyard Erica! Glad to have you here. I'm with Nona....I would reglaze the panes, but if you like the look of the wood and old paint, then I would just put a good coat of clear finish on it. Post a picture of your project if you can....we love to see what folks are doing! |
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| Use clear silicone to re-glaze---- |
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- Posted by luna_llena_feliz 5B (My Page) on Thu, Aug 12, 10 at 2:06
| I agree, I'd reglaze them. I think the natural wood with a touch of the old green paint over it would look great. Personally? I'd just put a polyurethane sealer on it and call it a day. That would protect the wood and prevent the paint from peeling/chipping. I bet your window looks very cool. I'd love to see a picture of it! And welcome to a great forum, erica! |
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| No, no, no, no! Why would you want to take an old window and give it a treatment to "look" old? No new putty either; if the new points are the problem paint them; the points should be easy to disguise. "I'd just put a polyurethane sealer on it and call it a day" yes, me too. Welcome aboard. |
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