Modern Home Decorating

As a DIY Guide to painting and decorating sash windows, this should give you an idea that it is not difficult, but it will take some time and effort. Remove the lock on the window, which should have only two screws. Then take off any old sealants and putty with a putty knife. You will probably have to sand most of the wood for a smooth finish before you paint. After sanding, take a damp cloth and wipe the wood clean.

To protect the glass from painting it in error and splashes, you can use masking tape or painters tape, but do not worry if you accidentally paint the glass. It comes off easy enough while it is still wet. If it does dry, this can always be easily removed with the edge of a straight razor.

You should use a primer to seal the wood and lengthen the life of the paint. After your primer is dry, paint your windows with an indoor and outdoor paint, as it is exposed to the elements of the weather.

The raised bottom sash, on the center mullion is where you might want to start. Then you can paint outwards from the center. Next paint the sides of the window, on the vertical mullions. Go to the tops next, to the horizontal ones. Some of the top of the vertical mullion may be hidden, so if you cannot paint it all, just leave it, and paint only the exposed part. You may find an easier method of where to start. It really depends on the preference of the painter.

When the paint is dried, and your window looks great, it is time to decorate it. Be imaginative. You can buy window treatments and draperies, or you can make them customized to your window. Either way, you will need to measure the dimensions of the window to make sure you have enough material for the homemade draperies, or you will need the measurements for the store-bought ones. A more modern look will show mini blinds or wooden blinds only. Sometimes curtains are not used at all. Or you can use a combination of light-weight curtains for a breezier look. Or a combination of blinds and curtains.

Whatever you decide, I hope this little DIY Guide to painting and decorating will be used again in the future for your other windows.

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