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