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    Painting Our Old Windows

    By Stacy 14 Comments

    We are currently in the process of painting the exterior trim of our house. We haven't done it since we moved in over 9 years ago and we were ready for a change. Plus the old paint was starting to peel and look tired. I picked the hottest week of the summer to do this project when the temps outside were in the 100's. Apparently I like to torture myself. Anything above step number three terrifies me so there was that too. But I will say, if you use the right products, and follow all the steps (no cutting corners!) then it isn't so bad. I have partnered with ScotchBlue to show you how to do it right :)

     

    BEFORE window with peeling paint

     

    Materials Needed:

    ScotchBlue Exterior Painter’s Tape, Sand paper, Wire brush, Exterior paint, Paintbrush

    Note: Follow all ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape package instructions for proper surface cleaning and prep, adhesion and removal.

     

    Step 1

    Use a wire brush to remove the peeling paint and any dirt.

     

    remove peeling paint with wire brush

     

    Step 2

    Sand the trim smooth. If needed, use putty to fill in dents or cracks

     

    sand the trim

     

    Step 3

    Clean the window trim with a soapy rag and a garden hose.

     

    Step 4

    After the trim has completely dried, tape around the trim with ScotchBlue Exterior tape.  If you are having trouble applying the tape to concrete, I recommend using the Scotch® Masking Tape for Hard-to-Stick Surfaces.

     

    tape around the trim with exterior tape

     

    Step 5

    Paint the trim in your desired color. We are going with a dark brown like the garage door and kitchen exterior door.

     

    paint exterior window trim

     

    Step 6

    Once you are done paining, remove the tape by pulling it back on itself at a 45-degree angle.

     

    tear off tape at 45 degree angle

     

    I added a window box and I really like how it all came together. I need to build anther box for the other large front window. I have been waiting for the temperatures to dip below 95 since it was pretty brutal working outside in the 100's.

     

    window with flower box

     

    And here is the before and after together! What do you think of the brown?

     

    window before and after

     

     

    To see more projects, visit the ScotchBlue inspiration hub!

     

     

    I have partnered with ScotchBlue again this year to bring you fun projects. I was compensated by ScotchBlue for my time but as always, my thoughts, project ideas, and opinions are 100% mine :)

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    Comments

    1. Dianne

      August 16, 2016 at 7:08 am

      I love the new brown colour!

      Reply
    2. Carole @ Garden Up Green

      August 16, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Our brick is very similar so we went with Barn Red trim but I have to say I love your brown and the shutters are awesome!! That was something I wanted to include but placed those efforts elsewhere. That planter box is a fantastic addition too.
      Kudos!!

      Reply
    3. Jeanne

      August 16, 2016 at 8:43 am

      I like the brown - it unifies the window. A very neat job...and done in 100 degree temps...impressive and just a little nutty(!)

      Reply
    4. mickie mclaughlin

      August 16, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Great job on this project.....you must love punishment to work outside when it is 100...ha ha The one thing I learned from your post is that the tape needs to be pulled off at an angle....Wish I had known that when I taped off some walls in the house. NOW I KNOW.... The window box really ups the results. mickie

      Reply
    5. Lucinda

      August 16, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Before I read your post I thought, "the trim would look nice in dark brown, like the shutters." It does!
      I love the low profile of the window box. It makes a statement without dominating.

      Reply
    6. Noreen

      August 16, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Your finished window looks really nice. Painting windows is the worst painting job - especially the prep work.

      Reply
    7. Dana Herbert

      August 16, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Wow, didn't know you added shutters. The brown with the shutters looks wonderful! Love the little flower box too.

      Reply
    8. Beth

      August 16, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Looks great! I really like the brown.

      Reply
    9. cmt

      August 16, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Looks terrific. Hats off to you for working in the heat. Well worth it, though. Looks so sweet with all the flowers.

      Reply
    10. Deb C.

      August 17, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      I like the way the brown trim and shutters frame the window. Also, the flower bed under the window is beautiful!

      Reply
    11. Crystal Green

      August 27, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      That is such a lovely transformation. I love the fact that you added flowers to your window bases.

      Reply
    12. Doug

      February 05, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Looking great! Amazing what a little bit of cheap paint can do.
      This has a very "old world" European feel to it. I like it.

      Reply

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