Finally, using any brand of sealant graded for external use, seal the top edge of each window trim drip cap in order to ensure that no water will be able to seep under the cap. Next, reattach siding. Caulk both sides of the drip cap. At this point, you are finished, and you should...
Remove wood trim. Add foam insulation. (Moisture may have caused the movement you're seeing) Install trim. Caulk. (I suggest 100% silicone if you don't care if the caulk is white. I always suggest exterior caulk for around Windows. If you want to paint after, use any OSI product) Sh...
An expert DIY guide to painting interior trim, with tips on finding the right paint and brush for the job and how to paint trim in the right order.
If cracked or loose caulk around your window frame is the source of your window’s draftiness, you should remove the old caulk and replace it. Start by scraping out the old caulk with your putty knife. Once you have an edge of the old caulk out, you can pull on it to peel the res...
However make sure that you clean all of the excess caulk off as you work. Wipe the excess away with a damp rag or your finger after pressing it into the joint. Sealing all of the joints will ensure that they are weatherproof. Painting The trim can be painted using masonry paint or ...
Window Box Size If you are using a window box liner, it’s simple to build around the liner. Or if you’re like us and want to create your very own waterproofing liner within, your options are endless. We always like to keep it classic, creating a simple rectangular box and trim work...
Depending on how much built up paint and caulk there is, this may be simple or difficult. Get both the bottom and top sash out before moving onto anything else. The first piece to remove is the stop. This is a small piece of trim that is usually nailed in place along the side of ...
Clean off any excess putty or caulk. Add weatherstripping to flange of new window. You could also use caulk or putty tape. Set new window in opening. Screw in place using new screws. Replace trim or cut new trim. Caulk around trim and you’re done!
7.)Repeat until you’ve replaced all of your window sills. Once finished, caulk all of the seams with Alex Flex and paint (or stain) the new interior window sills to match your existing trim. Here’s a look at how our finished windows look with the upgraded interior window sill and tr...
This door had a hook on it that I needed to remove and patch. Do not use caulk or wall spackle to fill holes as it can shrink and crack over time. Step 8 – Cover Hinges and Doorknobs with Aluminum Foil Once the deglosser is dry, you can remove your door hardware. As an alter...