Exterior Window Molding Repair
Firstly an undamaged section of the molding is sprayed with wd40 and then covered in resin.
Exterior window molding repair. Fold the sandpaper into a small strip and use it and your. Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. With screwdriver or awl in hand scrutinize areas that are nearly horizontal and don t drain well such as windowsills drip caps and water tables. Sand the molding with a folded piece of 100 grit sandpaper.
Things you ll need prybar trim circular saw drill 2 5 in 6 4 cm nails painter s putty. Chisel out the damaged area of the molding carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding woodwork. How to repair the wood molding on a window pane 1. Tap all exposed nail heads down with a nailset and hammer.
Mix equal parts of the. Here is the definitive list of exterior trim repairers near your location as rated by your neighborhood community. This video shows the viewer how to repair a section of damaged molding surrounding a door or window. Start at the lowest damaged corner and work your.
Get free shipping on qualified exterior door window moulding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Want to see who made the cut. The method shown uses wd40 and polyester resin. The mould is then sprayed with more wd40 and is filled with new resin.
How to repair exterior window molding 1. Rot infested framing or mudsills pose a much bigger problem but before you can fix it you have to find it. Use a mallet to. If nails are bent or rusty pull them out with diagonal.
Drill a series of 1 16 inch holes into the damaged area using a drill that is equipped with a 1 16 inch drill bit.