Caulk or glazing for this situation?
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Caulk or glazing for this situation?
This is an exterior refinishing, but I think this is still the right place for the question...
I am painting the trim on the exterior of my house, and I have a large picture window badly in need of help. The old glazing was in terrible shape (missing sections, some drooping out, etc) and I have removed the majority of it and now have a void to fill between the glass and wood. I'm not sure if I should use caulk, which would probably be easier to squeeze into the gap, or use glaze and attempt to work that into the gap. The only times I have used window glaze has been with a complete replacement of the glass pane, on a standard double hung window. I'm shaky on how I would apply it in this situation.
Any help, advice or experience is always welcome. Thanks!!
I am painting the trim on the exterior of my house, and I have a large picture window badly in need of help. The old glazing was in terrible shape (missing sections, some drooping out, etc) and I have removed the majority of it and now have a void to fill between the glass and wood. I'm not sure if I should use caulk, which would probably be easier to squeeze into the gap, or use glaze and attempt to work that into the gap. The only times I have used window glaze has been with a complete replacement of the glass pane, on a standard double hung window. I'm shaky on how I would apply it in this situation.
Any help, advice or experience is always welcome. Thanks!!
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You don't want to use caulk. But Dap makes a glazing that comes in a tube that applies like caulk. Apply it and chase it with a glazing tool for a perfect job. Let it cure prior to priming and painting.
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Basically you glaze a partial portion of window sash the same as you would the whole window, just omitting the area that have good glazing. It is always best to prime the raw wood before glazing [helps it to last longer]