How do loosen windows that are painted shut?
I just bought a new house. The Idiots who painted it painted the windows shut. I’ve been using a utility knife, a flexible paring knife & a hammer. Since I’m not into masochism or blood loss is there an easier way of doing this? I have three floors in this house. Does anybody have any ideas?
Have you checked to see if the sash has been nailed in anyway?
If it hasn’t, you’ll need to cut away the paint at the edge of the sash. You can use any sharp knife, but a pizza cutter does an especially neat job. Be sure to work gently to avoid breaking the glass, and wear eye protection just in case.
Run the knife all the way around the sash. If that doesn’t free it up, force a putty knife as far in as it will go.
If it’s still stuck, tap a block of wood against the frame at several points. Don’t hit the sash.
As a last resort, use a thin pry bar to push up at the edge of the window, on alternating sides.
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