Painting Outside Window Sills

kaiserrussel

hi There

I am currently painting the outside walls. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to cover the windows so that we don't get too much splash on the window frame and the glass. is there any plastic readily available for this?

thanks

dmc17

kaiserrussel wrote: »

hi There

I am currently painting the outside walls. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to cover the windows so that we don't get too much splash on the window frame and the glass. is there any plastic readily available for this?

thanks

You could just use a sheet and wedge it between the top and bottom of the window with two pieces of wood. This should protect the windows from spray while you paint the walls.

kaiserrussel

dmc17 wrote: »

You could just use a sheet and wedge it between the top and bottom of the window with two pieces of wood. This should protect the windows from spray while you paint the walls.

Thanks but its while painting the sills around the windows I am worried about causing spray/splatters to the window and window frame

dmc17

kaiserrussel wrote: »

Thanks but its while painting the sills around the windows I am worried about causing spray/splatters to the window and window frame

This is where a steady hand and a good brush is required

You can buy sets of very very light sheeting, thinner and lighter than plastic bag plastic, with adhesive on one side. Got a set in some place like Lidl or Aldi a couple of years back, a fiver or something for a whole set of dust sheets. If you can't find them, I guess masking tape and dust sheets, though would check it first so that it doesn't stick fast.

multifunction

Window film can be got in most reputable paint shops for 30- 40 euro a roll Great stuff

dodzy

dmc17 wrote: »

This is where a steady hand and a good brush is required

Best advice. It's only sills. Don't waste your money on overpriced masking products. Take your time and you wont spill a drop.

CarrickMcJoe

As above, at least try it on one of the smaller window reveals before spending all that cash. When you're done treat yourself to a chinese and a bottle of wine with that 30-40 notes.

mad m

Measure the window, H x W and tape a few news papers together with size you have and stick up, doesn't have to be exact but just enough to cover windows...