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    Painting over linseed oil putty

    I've putty pointed some windows using linseed oil putty. Can I paint over this type of putty using a water based paint? For the record I have some water based zinsser exterior allcoat. The putty doesn't seem to indicate anything, all it says is allow 7 days to dry before painting. It's the...
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    • glazing painting putty window frame
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    Linseed oil glazing putty drying time

    Hi, I have a window which needs to be putty pointed from the outside. I note linseed oil glazing putty can take anything between 7-21 days to dry before it can be painted. Does it matter if it rains within this time period, in other words will rain have any negative impact on the putties...
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    Alternative to putty for metal windows

    Hello, I am in the process of refurbishing the first of many metal windows in my house. I'm using this first one as a kind of experiment to find the best way of going about it. So far I've: Removed the casement/opener. Had it dipped to remove the paint. Primed it with Rustoleum 1085 Hard Hat...
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