Glazing Wood Windows

Though the glazing technique doesn t change it s important to work in this specific order.

Glazing wood windows.

Join steve as he shows you how easy it is to glaze a sash. Apply a thin bead of putty to the frame. Make sure the bead is large enough so that the glaze squeezes out for a good seal. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates the process of re glazing old wood windows.

Quarter round works for most windows. Old wood windows traditionally have glazing putty on the exterior of the sashes. 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.

Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice. Support see jane drill by shopping on amazon through our link. Finally turn the sash right side up and glaze the bottom of each pane. Place the sash upside down and glaze the top of each pane first.

Applying a smooth perfect bead of window glazing compound is fussy time consuming work. There s no need for glazing points. This beveled putty glazing is the big finish to all the restoration work and is typically the last thing done before finish painting. Then press the glass into it.