How to Paint Around Windows
with
Debbie Anderson
With so many details and crevices to maneuver, painting around a window can get a little tricky. Try these tips for painting windows so you don't end up with a mess of painted glass.
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Transcript: How to Paint Around Windows
Hi! I'm Debbie Anderson for About.com Home. Painting around a window gets a little tricky sometimes, so today I'm going to show you some quick and easy tips to make that job go smoothly.Window Painting Supplies
For this project, you will need:- angled, natural bristle paintbrush
- 3-inch trim roller
- metal roller tray
- painter's tape
- utility knife
- stir stick
- paint can opener
- canvas drop cloth
- interior wall paint
Prepare the Window for Painting
Start by removing any window dressing from the edges of the window you are painting.Tape the Window
Next, apply long strips of painters tape to the edges of the window frame closest to the walls that are surrounding the window. Since not all windows fit in the wall perfectly, just try to get the tape as close as you can to the edges where the wall meets the window frame.Protect Surrounding Areas From Paint
If the window is on a wall near other textured wall surfaces that you don't want painted, such as decorative tiles, apply long strips of painters tape to the edges of the surfaces where you want the paint to stop. Run your fingers over the taped areas to push out any air pockets where the paint could creep in under the tape before painting.Prep the Paint
After laying down a drop cloth, open the paint can with a paint can opener and use your stir stick to mix the paint. Pour just enough paint in the metal roller tray to fill up the deep end of the tray and then slowly roll the trim roller in the paint until the entire roller is covered in paint.Paint the Top of the Window
When painting a window, it is best to start near the top of the window and work your way down. Apply paint to the window seal with a trim roller in long, smooth and slow rolls up and down the window seal surfaces until the entire area is covered in paint.Paint the Window Edges
Use an angled natural bristle paintbrush for covering the edges near the window frame and the four corners of the window seal.Finish Painting the Window
After the paint is dry to the touch, remove the painters tape from around the window and allow the paint to continuing drying for at least 24-hours before replacing the window dressing.And there you have it! A few more tips for your next paint project! Thank you for watching! To learn more, please visit us on the Web at homegarden.about.com.