How To Open Attic Painted Shut

Break off as much of the obstructing paint as possible.

How to open attic painted shut.

You may need to do this several times to get through the paint. In this video i ll show you an easy way to take care of those painted shut windows or separate painted on moulding away from your wall or doorway so that yo. The first image shows the painted up edge. Hold the stanley knife firmly in one hand perpendicular to the glass and run down the painted joint between the sash window and its frame.

Try to avoid damaging the wood by running the knife in the space between the sash and the frame. If it s still stuck move on to the next step. Be very careful not to cut yourself or gouge the wood while cutting the windows open. Use the razor blade to draw a straight line between the sash and window stops on both sides.

To free paint stuck window. Forcing it is a sure way to break it. Slide a putty knife between the stop bead and window sash to cut through the paint seal. Slide putty knife along the meeting rail where the top and bottom sash meet.

Insert a putty knife in the gap between sash and frame and run it around the opening on the inside and outside of the window. Be gentle when lifting the window. Position a flat pry bar on the outside of the window where the sash meets the sill and tap it with a hammer to force the pry bar under the sash. Use putty knife to open the joint between the bottom sash and stool windowsill.

If it feels a little loose slide a putty knife or paint scraper into the surrounding joints again. Most old windows have been painted shut on both the exterior and interior so let s start with the interior. Make sure it is unlocked first. Go back inside your home and try to lift the sash up with your hands.