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UPCYCLING AN OLD WINDOW
I found an old window (click site for window repalcements) at a salvage warehouse and thought it would make a good addition to my living room walls. The only problem was it was old, dirty and falling apart.
But I had a plan which is solar tinting as suggested by the professionals.
I could see it all spiffed up and shiny new even though it looked like this:
I paid $12 for it and asked DH to load it up. He shook his head and took it home for me. See, DH can’t envision like I can, so he often wonders how I can make something like this look good enough to use for decor.
Fortunately he’s willing to help and has knowledge from past experience that helps me transform a piece.
Reglazing
The old putty was in bad shape so I had to scrape it all off (which was a big job that I spread over a few weeks) and then DH added in the Glazing Push Points using my scraping 7 in one tool to hold in the glass.
He rolled up the window glaze into a long snake and applied it, using the scraper to trim off the excess. I then smoothed and trimmed it out so it didn’t show on the other side.
Repainting
I didn’t prime because I WANTED old stains and flaws to show through. I was preserving the years by just painting right over all the varied colors and bumps and bruises to maintain the antique, worn look.
I used General Finishes Bronze Pearl Effects since it’s very glitzy with my little IKEA detail brush. I didn’t tape off because I find it easier to just free hand it.
I hung it in my living room and added a wreath I got on clearance for $3 at Joann Fabrics.
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Happy painting!
Do you like to create beautiful decor and redesign furniture?
Very pretty,Val.
Thanks!