Window and Door Painting, Staining, and Varnishing

When it comes to painting and varnishing windows and doors, there are two main objectives.  One is for protection, the other is for beauty.  Understanding how to achieve both of these and at the same time understanding the life-cycle of the applied coating is important in order to help homeowners get the most of their investment in their exterior doors and windows. Having an in depth understanding of the dance that goes on between mother nature and our doors and windows, we only use the best products and follow strict, time-tested processes to achieve beautiful and lasting results that we stand behind.  

   The majority of windows I come across either have a sloppy paint job, or when the painters clean the glass at the end, they "clean away" the protective seal of the paint over the putty-glass transition. This is also true for modern insulated glass sash or any windows that have wooden moulding around the exterior of the glass (glass stops).  In order for the paint to protect and properly seal the glazing putty or protect the wood moulding and the window itself, it should lap onto the glass 1/16" to  1/32" of an inch. A skilled painter can "draw a line" with a sash brush that shouldn't need to be cleaned or scraped away, thus leaving that protective barrier and a beautiful product.  

We only use top quality primers and paints that we know we can stand behind.  You never save money in the long run with cheaper products.  When it comes to paint for windows, always buy the best.