Photo: Kindra Clineff
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Warm a handful of putty and roll it into a long rope about about ¾ inch in diameter.
Step 6: Knead the Putty
Introduction
Step 1
Remove the Glass
Step 2
Remove the Old Putty
Step 3
Prep the Rabbets
Step 4
Bed the Glass
Step 5
Set the Points
Step 6
Knead the Putty
Step 7
Apply Putty Rope
Step 8
Smooth the Putty
Step 9
Fine-tune
Step 10
Prime and Paint
Tools List
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½-inch putty knife,
For tooling putty; should be flexible and clean. -
5-in-1 Painter's tool,
For scraping out old putty. -
Heat gun,
For softening old putty. -
1-inch paint brush,
For priming sash.
Shopping List
1. GLASS
For pane dimensions, measure the opening from top to bottom and side to side, then subtract 1/8 inch from each measurement.
2. ALUMINUM FOIL
Protects undamaged glass from heat.
3. GLAZIER'S POINTS
Hold glass against sash. Tom uses push-type points with shoulders.
4. GLAZING PUTTY
Seals the edge of the glass against the weather. Tom uses an oil-based product in a can.
5. EXTERIOR PRIMER
Seals wood against moisture; extends putty life.
For pane dimensions, measure the opening from top to bottom and side to side, then subtract 1/8 inch from each measurement.
2. ALUMINUM FOIL
Protects undamaged glass from heat.
3. GLAZIER'S POINTS
Hold glass against sash. Tom uses push-type points with shoulders.
4. GLAZING PUTTY
Seals the edge of the glass against the weather. Tom uses an oil-based product in a can.
5. EXTERIOR PRIMER
Seals wood against moisture; extends putty life.
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