Glazing Old Windows

How to reglaze a window step 1.

Glazing old windows.

Join steve as he shows you how easy it is to glaze a sash. First you need to remove the operable part of the window where it slides up or down. Every editorial product is independently selected though we may. Just pull the glazing back out while it s still soft roll it around in your hands to warm it up again and press it back into the window again for a do over.

Here this old house general contractor tom silva installs a tilt in double hung sash. Remove the old glazing. We use sarco seal putty as it glazes over much faster than dap33 and is recommended by professionals. Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice.

How to glaze a window single pane tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty. On older single pane windows the glass is usually surrounded by putty called glazing compound. Always prime a bare sash with an oil based primer prior to glazing. Remove the old glazing.

It is very brittle and can easily break. There are different types of glazing compounds. So don t get frustrated if your first attempt doesn t look very tidy. Double pane insulated glass with low e coating is a major energy saver.

We use sarco seal putty as it glazes over much faster than dap33 and is recommended by professionals. Wear gloves when handling antique glass. Glazing windows is just like anything else the more you do it the easier it will get. Wait until the glazing putty has formed a skin 3 4 days for type m putty or 2 3 weeks for dual glaze putty before you.

That can be used to glaze windows.