Glazing Wood Windows

Turn the sash sideways to glaze both sides of each pane.

Glazing wood windows.

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

Place the sash upside down and glaze the top of each pane first. This beveled putty glazing is the big finish to all the restoration work and is typically the last thing done before finish painting. Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice. Quarter round works for most windows.

Applying a smooth perfect bead of window glazing compound is fussy time consuming work. Then press the glass into it. Set the glass in place over a light bead of latex caulk. Though the glazing technique doesn t change it s important to work in this specific order.

There s no need for glazing points. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates the process of re glazing old wood windows. Make sure the bead is large enough so that the glaze squeezes out for a good seal. One method is to roll out a thin bead and place it on the frame.