Glazing Wood Windows

Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice.

Glazing wood windows.

Then press the glass into it. Though the glazing technique doesn t change it s important to work in this specific order. Support see jane drill by shopping on amazon through our link. This beveled putty glazing is the big finish to all the restoration work and is typically the last thing done before finish painting.

Set the glass in place over a light bead of latex caulk. One method is to roll out a thin bead and place it on the frame. Join steve as he shows you how easy it is to glaze a sash. Applying a smooth perfect bead of window glazing compound is fussy time consuming work.

Old wood windows traditionally have glazing putty on the exterior of the sashes. Finally turn the sash right side up and glaze the bottom of each pane. So when good looks matter consider wood moldings rather than putty to hold the glass in place 1 4 in. Turn the sash sideways to glaze both sides of each pane.

Make sure the bead is large enough so that the glaze squeezes out for a good seal. If the glazing is cold you can heat the glazing putty for about 20 seconds with a heat gun on low. Quarter round works for most windows. Place the sash upside down and glaze the top of each pane first.