I'm in the process of restoring an old sash window. I've removed both sashes Removed glass and old putty and stripped several layers of paint Back to the wood.
I've got a few questions regarding preparing the frames for painting and glazing.
Linseed oil: the wood frame on the sashes looks sound but a little dry in places so I was considering using some boiled linseed oil to rub in to the wood to prevent further drying out before I paint.
Will using boiled linseed have an adverse affect on the primer and paint options that I intend to use and would I be best using an oil based paint.
I was considering using this primer and paint based on reviews however it's water based so I'm not sure how good it will be in the long run and if I can even use it in conjunction with the linseed oil.
http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/super-flexible-wood-primer-and-undercoat
http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/10-year-weatherproof-exterior-wood-paint
Any advice appreciated[/b]
I've got a few questions regarding preparing the frames for painting and glazing.
Linseed oil: the wood frame on the sashes looks sound but a little dry in places so I was considering using some boiled linseed oil to rub in to the wood to prevent further drying out before I paint.
Will using boiled linseed have an adverse affect on the primer and paint options that I intend to use and would I be best using an oil based paint.
I was considering using this primer and paint based on reviews however it's water based so I'm not sure how good it will be in the long run and if I can even use it in conjunction with the linseed oil.
http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/super-flexible-wood-primer-and-undercoat
http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/10-year-weatherproof-exterior-wood-paint
Any advice appreciated[/b]
