Help Around the House host Henry Harrison shows a guest how to restore a transom window that has been painted shut (
figure A). On his elbow grease scale of one to four, Harrison gives this job a two.
Tools:
pair of sawhorses
ladder
utility knife
scraper
5-in-1 painter's tool
ratcheting screwdriver
Phillips-head screwdriver
nails
power drill
sandpaper
steel wool
safety glasses
dust mask
clamps
dust pan and whisk broom
replacement window hardware
Steps:
1. Take the utility knife and cut the paint seam between the transom window frame and doorjamb (figure B).
2. Remove screws from old hinges, then remove the window. The easiest way is to have a friend stand on the opposite side of the doorway and tap inward on the bottom of the transom frame while you tap outward on the top of the frame (figure C).
3. Try a variety of scrapers to see which one works best for scraping paint off without scratching the glass (figure D).
4. Once the window's clear, clean up the old hinges by polishing with sandpaper and steel wool (figure E).
5. Replace the window and re-attach to hinges. Test it by opening and closing. If the frame binds in a specific spot due to paint build-up, insert a piece of sandpaper between the window and frame and work the window back-and-forth until it moves freely (figure F).
6. Assemble new window hardware, mark and pre-drill mounting holes, then attach hardware (figure G).
Resources transom operator hardware
about $120
D.E.A. Bathroom Machineries
495 Main St.
Murphys, CA 95247
Phone: 209-728-2031
Toll Free Phone: 800-255-4426
Email:
Brian@deabath.com
URL:
www.deabath.com
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