One of the mice things that you can do for your house is to add stained glass windows
. Stained glass windows present a very unique appearance which can provide a beautiful look of your house from the inside and out. Installing this type of glass window is not a difficult job. You just need to follow the process of installation in any other type of window. Here are the steps on how to install stained glass windows.
Make sure that you prepare the tools and equipments that you need. You will be needing putty knife or scraper, double sided setting tape and an exacto knife. It is important that you have a ladder that is safe to use for high windows. Other safety gears you must have are thick gloves and goggles because remember you are dealing with glass here.
You need to remove the old glass. It is better to remove the whole frame of the window if you are replacing everything. If you are only going to replace a few broken panes then be very careful. When removing the broken glass you need to remove the stops and then cut the tape afterwards apply pressure to the top of the window and there you have removed the glass pane.
Thirdly, you need to clean up the frames and prepare some basics before installing the new windows. After cleaning the frame you can apply double sided tape on your window frame.
Now, you're ready to install your new window. Very gingerly position the glass pane next to your window frame. The cover of the tape should then be removed and place your window pane into position. Ensure that the windows are mounted properly and aligned correctly. Make sure that you put the stops again.
These are the steps on how to install stained glass windows. Take note of the precautions you need to remember to avoid breaking any glass or getting hurt.