Exterior Paint White Fake Framing Edge Around Doors Windows

How to paint exterior window frames.

Exterior paint white fake framing edge around doors windows.

Scrape off loose paint and window putty from around the edge of the window and brush clean. Brush the wood you exposed with linseed oil to help the new putty stick. Roll new putty into a thin tube shape and press it into the bare spots. An acrylic latex paint is recommended.

Starting at a top corner of the door trim begin painting along the side edge of the trim where it meets the wall. The only difference is that when you re painting outdoor windows and doors you should overlap the glass by a few millimeters. Starting at the top of the door frame begin painting the inside of the frame. Your paint should be a high quality exterior paint that will endure the elements.

Don t get paint edgers and cutting in or masking techniques confused when you re ready to get started. Paint edgers are typically used for wall painting such as above baseboards below crown molding around window and door trim and at the juncture between two walls such as for accent walls. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the. When you venture out to the store you will need brushes that are the right size for your plastic frame.

This will prevent the entry of moisture. The method used for painting outdoor window frames and doors is nearly the same as for indoor window frames and doors. Pull a putty knife along it to create a flat sloping surface. Continue until all side edges of the trim are complete.

In order to brighten the plastic frame and really make your door pop you will need to give extra attention to your trim. Work outward from the edge.