Making Sashes Pretty
The four stained-glass windows for the parlor were completed last month, but their wood sashes need restoring, too. They do not look too bad…
…until one looks up close. Oh, the horror.
But after all the old paint is removed, lovely old wood is revealed.
The wood will receive an oil-based primer, and two coats of oil-base glossy black.
The gloss really makes the sashes pop.
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So much love in each part that you clean and restore Ross. The love shows.
Such greatness.
Hi Ross, that is a window of beauty! The curve is wonderful and will look spectacular when completed. Hoping you’re doing ok in the midst of these weird times we live in. Colin
Beautifully done! How much do you charge per hour ???? I could use your help here!!!
You couldn’t afford Ross. He’s unbelievably expensive. And as we all know….. he is slow.
Hahaha now, now, Dr. Doug… you do not want the Cranky Ross, do you?
No, I’ve seen that Ross also.
Hahaha please try a little food and drink, he might just be hungry/ thirsty.
I love the black gloss look you are giving your windows! It’s the perfect frame for each glass artwork.
Can’t wait to see the completed windows! So exciting!! I love the black. It really sets them off.
Looking great!
When the paint is stripped and you can see the grain, can you tell how the curved sections were sawn? Were they sawn out of a flat (thick) board that was at least as wide as the height of the curve, or where they possibly steam-bent? I haven’t been blessed to own or work on a house with curved sashes, so I’ve always been curious!
Love the black glossy paint on your sashes. Wish my sashes were black. I am jealous!! Now, the house across the street from me has painted their sashes black. I am jealous!! Gee, whats going on ……..will all sashes be painted black everywhere? Has Ross brought back an old tradition, black glossy sashes….everything old is new again? I am jealous! I have too much to paint to repaint my just painted sashes black to copy Ross. I am jealous! I am jealous!