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Hi there,
I had my laundry renovated recently and the corner wooden strips and the corners of the window were removed. Post renovation those were restored but I feel like it requires some fixing and painting. I would need some suggestion on how to handle this and make it need and tidy. - Thanks in advance
Hello @thisischandar
Thank you for sharing your question about your window frames. Before you begin, I suggest doing a quick paint test. Apply some methylated spirits to the tip of a clean rag and rub the surface of the painted window frame. If the paint comes off the paint used is water-based. If the paint does not come off and only gets a polish it is oil-based. Once you know which paint base was used, I recommend using the same type.
It appears that some surface damage has occurred during the renovation process. I propose fixing the uneven corners first by either nailing or screwing the corners down so that they are all level. I then suggest filling in the damaged sections with Parfix 500g Ready To Use Multipurpose Filler. I recommend sanding the entire surface of the window frame to flatten the filled surface and remove any flaking paint on the surface.
Once the sanding is finished, I suggest wiping the surface down with Selleys Sugar Soap Wall Cleaning Wipes - 25 Pack to remove all the dirt and sanding dust. The general paint process will be to paint the surface with a primer such as Dulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat 1L and a topcoat of Dulux 1L Aquanamel Semi Gloss White Enamel Paint or similar.
Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How To Paint Timber Window Frames (the techniques used are applicable to your project)
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @thisischandar
Yes, the Parfix 500g Ready To Use Multipurpose Filler will work on your gyprock wall as well. I suggest starting with 180grit sandpaper and finishing with 240grit.
Eric
