How To Fix Cracked Window Putty

Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty.

How to fix cracked window putty.

Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty. Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired. Clean the glass with dish soap. Wear eye protection and gloves.

Replacement is the answer. Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide. Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must. 1 place the window frame onto a flat table.

Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork. If it s a hairline crack. Step 3 apply the putty. When glazing a window one of the first things you ll need to do is remove any old glazing that s chipped or damaged.

Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a. Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows. The only real reason to replace the putty is if it has become old and cracked or its integrity surrounding the glass has been compromised. To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack.

Steps to take when repairing puttying and reglazing a window place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing. If the glazing is still in place and looks good for part of the window it can stay but it s best to completely remove any glazing that looks chipped or loose because it can prevent the new glazing from adhering as it should.