How to paint a wooden window frame
Freshen up your windows in just one day
A tired looking window stands out even more next to a freshly painted wall. Our 'Do It In A Day' projects is perfect for tidying up interior sills and frames to make them shiny and new again.
Before you start
Have a think about what colour to paint your windows. A coat of white paint will have a brightening effect and won't compete with a feature wall.
However, to make a statement, choose shade of colour that's a few shades lighter or darker than your walls. This will help your windows become more of a focal point within your room.
More of a chameleon? Paint your window the same colour as your walls. To find an exact match try our colour mixing service.
Top tip
Cover your furniture and flooring with dust sheets the night before you start your painting project. That way you can get stuck in straight away the next morning.
Project shopping list
If you can't make it into one of our stores try click + collect. Many of our products are ready in just four hours, and even more are available the next day. Simply pay for your items online, and pick up free of charge from your nearest B&Q store.
| Materials | Tools | Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Interior wood paint | 2” paint brush | Goggles |
| Masking tape | Sandpaper | Gloves |
| Wood primer | Sponge |
Step 1, 7am: Sand the window frame with a medium-grade sandpaper and brush away any dust. Make sure you're wearing your goggles whilst you're doing this. Wipe the frame clean with a damp sponge - just use water, no soap.
Step 2, 9am: Run masking tape along the edges to ensure a clean line. If you want to be extra cautious, you could tape newspaper to cover the glass as well. Between coats, remove and reapply the masking tape to avoid the adhesive removing any paint.
Step 3, 9.30am: Paint in a consistent direction - the same way as the wood grain - to achieve a nice, even finish. Let it dry for 2-3 hours.
Step 4, 12pm: Lunch break! Time to grab a sandwich and refuel.
Step 5, 12.30pm: Back to it! Gently rub down the frame to make the surface rough, this will help the paint adhere better. Apply paint to the frame, then the opening casements. Leave the window open to let it dry.
Step 6, 3.30pm: Once your first coat has dried, apply your second, just as you did in step 5. Remove the masking tape and leave the paint to dry.
