How To Fix Glass In Window Frame

Clean the glass with dish soap.

How to fix glass in window frame. Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide. With the help of a friend set the new window glass in place. Press the new window glass lightly to bed it. Stanley knife to cut the sash free from the frame.

Staring at one corner draw it along the glazing toward the other. Paint scraper this is to remove the sash and any glue. Mix up the two part epoxy. A reliable tape measure you need to take the measurements in order to buy some new glass.

You might have to smash out the window then pry out the glass piece by piece photos 3 and 4. Many wood frames have the glass caulked in place and it s difficult to replace the glass without damaging the frame. Hold a putty knife almost parallel to the glazing on one side of the frame and angle it 45 degrees with respect to the glass. Be sure to wear thick gloves long clothing and protective eyewear when handling shattered glass.

To seal the window apply traditional glazing putty also called glazing compound with a putty knife. Press in new glazing points every 10 inches with the tip of a putty knife. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.

For easy cleanup place glass on top of a sturdy tarp to catch all the shards. Thick gloves to protect your hands from broken glass. Hammer to hammer the sash nails back into the frame. Use a caulking gun and squeeze a thin layer of window glazing compound in the primed grooves.