subject: Tips To Staining Exterior Window Frames [print this page] A wood stain is the ideal way to protect your exterior woodwork.
In order to make the job look its best and last as long as possible, there are a few things that can be done.
Here are our top tips to staining exterior window frames:
In order to prepare the wood to get the most out of your stain, you need to:
1 - Make sure the wood is clean and dry.
2 - Lightly sand back removing any loose flaking coatings.
3 - Wipe off any dirt, dust and grease with white spirit.
4 - Previously stained or weathered wood should be sanded, then washed with white spirit and allowed to dry.
5 - Other finishes such as varnish or paint must be completely removed before application of a stain.
6 - For the best possible finish use a good quality brush designed for the application of water-based finishes.
Once you have prepared the wood, make sure you mask off the glass to avoid leakage and drips, and make sure you work in manageable sections, so areas don't fully dry out before you have finished them.
Once all of this is done, by applying the wood stain, you have applied a superior quality exterior wood stain specially formulated to waterproof and protect exterior wood.
A wood stain protects, colours and waterproofs exterior wood. It also prevents cracking, peeling and blistering, leading to your wood looking in great condition for much longer than a regular wood stain. It doesn't require any primers or basecoats, and the brushes use to apply the product with can simply be washed out in water. It is also rainproof in 1 hour, allowing the job to be completed almost any time of year. It is very easy to apply, and also prevents surface mould growth, all of which lead to your wood being much lower maintenance than it could have been otherwise.
