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If you don’t clean the glass right away after glazing, you could be stuck scrubbing off the oils for hours.

The residual oils from the glazing putty are also absorbed and this helps expediate the curing process. This powder will absorb the oils of the putty quickly which will help clean the glass. Whiting powder is chalk dust and can easily be picked up at your local home improvement store or online. The oils will need to be cleaned before you paint and the best way to remove them to do so right away by means of a process called whiting. Whiting PowderĮven the most perfect glazing job will leave behind some oils from the putty onto the window glass. You’re going to need to scrape off this layer to avoid undissolved chunks in your putty that will make a mess of your glazing. Should you open the lid and find that this is the case, don’t mix this layer back in.

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Putty has a relatively short shelf-life, so the pail that’s been sitting around for months will probably have separated oils and won’t make for a good glazing job.Įven fresh putty will have a layer of cured skin on the surface.

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One of the biggest secrets of professionally glazed windows is that the pros use fresh putty-meaning, your pail of putty should be nearly brand new. Putty knives that are stainless steel will also prevent the tool from rusting. Using a putty knife will make the delicate process of glazing a window go much more smoothly as the tool helps you to be precise with your lines. You’ll need a good putty knife for this application, like the Lamson ¾” bent putty knife or any professionally-graded putty knife that you can pick up at your local home improvement store or online. Using the right tool for the job is just as important as using the right putty. Manufacturers will clearly indicate on the labeling what type of material the putty is best suited for, so just make sure to take note of your window material before you head to your local home improvement store. The putty isle can feel overwhelming if you’re new to glazing, but simply read the labels and you’ll be able to narrow down the right putty for your window. Steel and aluminum windows will require a different type of putty than a wood window. You’ll need to take into account the material of the window you’re glazing. There’s a little more to choosing the right kind of putty than simply grabbing one off the shelf that says “good for window glazing” on its label. There are several different kinds of putty and picking the right one for window glazing will make the task go much more smoothly (and in the same respect, choosing the wrong putty can make for a real mess of it). Setting yourself up for a successful window glazing starts with buying the right product for the job at hand. Unlike painting and other house projects, glazing is generous in missteps and accidents-there’s no harm nor foul should you need to restart.

While producing the perfect glazed window feels like a daunting task, especially to someone who doesn’t often participate in the process, the good news is that any mistakes can be redone by scraping off the putty. Glazing is a technique that comes with steady hands, lots of practice, and patience. Our return labels are convenient and cost less than what you'll pay at the counter at UPS or the Post Office.A carefully glazed window can look crisp, professional, and nearly brand new. If you request a return label, the cost will be deducted from any return or exchange.

If you paid $5 or $7 'subsidized shipping', our cost was actually $9-$10.

If you paid $12 for UPS 2nd Day Air, our cost was actually $20, and we'll recoup the $8 difference.

Our cost to ship each order is more than what you paid, and we will recoup the difference on any return or exchange. filler, or cleaner may cost more than the product itself and result in little or no refund or exchange credit. *PLEASE NOTE: The shipping cost to return / exchange a single unopened 2 oz. color or clear finish (a restocking fee may apply to leaking or used bottles) We accept returns or exchanges of the following products within 60 days of purchase:

Vinyl window putty