Do you want to glaze an old wood window like a Rescue Pro? By using these 5 simple tips, you can transform your glazing from an amateur to a professional. These tips will work perfectly for any window restoration or for our EverSash replica wood windows.
Pro Tip 1: Before you get started, let’s make sure you have the right product for reglazing an antique window. This is crucial because if you don’t use the correct product, you’re more likely to end up displeased with the end results. Now, in order to achieve success, we recommend using Sarco Putty Multiglaze Type-M. This professional grade putty is perfect for any vintage window! That is because the putty remains elastic to allow normal expansion and contraction while dealing with the elements. This glazing putty also adheres to the surface; creating a permanent and watertight bond between the glass and sash.
Pro Tip 2: You’ll also need the right tool to get the job done right. We highly recommend the Lamson ¾” bent putty knife for a professional grade tool. This putty knife is what the pros use to make glazing a breeze! It allows you to be precise with your lines and is made of a high carbon, stainless steel to prevent it from rusting.
Pro Tip 3: With the right product and tool in hand, you are ready to begin glazing! This brings us to our next tip. Keep your glazing lines clean! A professional will have clean and straight lines so when you look out a traditional window from the interior of your home, you won’t be able to see the putty at all. The pros will prevent putty from being all over the place. You don’t want the glazing lines to be wiggly nor look like someone jammed bubblegum around the glass.
Pro Tip 4: Once you finish cleaning up your glazing lines, you’ll need to make sure you have sharp corners. A sharp corner is where there is a distinct line in the corners of the glazing to keep everything looking clean. This will not be bubbled or rounded over. You’ll want to have it pointed.
Pro Tip 5: Once you have completed glazing, the glass of your antique window will most likely be smudged up and greasy. To clean this up, we recommend using Rainbow Commercial Whiting. This chalk powder and a chip brush where the ends been cut off is a great solution to cleaning up the window. Dipping the chip brush into the whiting and brushing it onto a pane of glass is the best way to clean up.