Making your old windows look new
Do you have old windows that need glazing and painting? And you cannot afford to pay for London Glaziers? And you are fed up of seeing your non attractive windows? Here is what you must do to restore your old windows.
The time needed to glaze a window with six panes is approximately one and a half hour. Glazing is completed through the process of oxidation and therefore takes up two weeks before it can be painted or primed.
Glasses can be reset after the two-day drying period. Before installing the glass, clean it with a glass cleaner. A small and thin amount of putty shall be applied to the frame. You also have to make sure that it is sufficient enough to form a good seal. Cold glazing is not good, so make sure to heat it up with a heat gun and press it onto the glass. This will seal the glass on the front of the frame.
If you think the glass is tightened on the glaze, you can now insert the points. One or two points can be used per 12 inches panes. They must be evenly spaced and another point shall be added for every six to eight inches. A putty knife is needed to push the point downward until it reached its place.
To complete the process of glazing, it should set a skin of 7-14 days. After the period, you may prime and paint the windows. Putty oils and other residues shall be removed. Remember, paint must flow into the smallest parts to make a weather tight seal.
This is how you put a makeover on your old windows without seeking help from the London glaziers. But, if you opt to pay for this process, please refer to the London Glazing industry.