Painting Outside Window Frames - Leaving Windows Open

Clueless68 · Post by **Clueless68** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:21 am

Hi All,

I'm going to paint my outside window frames and I need some advice about leaving windows open while they dry.

Ideally they would be left open until completely dry, but this is not always possible. For instance, having to leave the house before they've finished drying, or securing the house for the night.

I've been advised to wait until the frames are at least touch dry before closing the windows. If the windows stick, just use gentle taps with the heel of your hand to get the windows open.

It seems to me that this could compromise the integrity of the paint, and reduce how long it lasts before it needs painting again.

Any advice?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:51 am

Water-based dries really quickly have a look at exterior water-based paint for windows etc

DWD

Clueless68 · Post by **Clueless68** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:58 am

Thanks mate, much appreciated.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:41 pm

I would have a look at Dulux Weathershield, not at B&Q go to a Dulux Decorating centre https://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/ ... ry%2bgloss

DWD

Clueless68 · Post by **Clueless68** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:02 pm

Thanks again

spottie · Post by **spottie** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:24 pm

Zinsser allcoat

dynamod · Post by **dynamod** » Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:07 am

Putting windows onto their safety catch setting might be an option. Removing rubber seals (if any are in situ) will prevent a tight fit between sash and frame.

All paint needs to cure I'm afraid, and most of these exterior finishes are typically softer and more flexible than their interior counterparts.

Vaseline used sparingly can help, but I'd be very careful it doesn't compromise the surface finish/adhesion.

Clueless68 · Post by **Clueless68** » Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:27 am

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice.