To all those that frequently stain double-hung windows with vinyl jamb liners- ‘How do you do it and keep the liners free and clear of stain and or finish?
I’ve installed my fair share of windows. doors and trim, but most of my customers elect to stain or paint themselves or hire someone else to do it. I took a job to install all interior doors, jamb ext., casing and basebd. When I look at these narroline double hungs that are in need of their sashes stained, I worry. It doesn’t seem as if the jamb liners are removable, so how do you stain the exposed wood without getting any on the vinyl. I figure I can try to tape the vinyl but there’s always a chance of the stain running over the edge of the tape. Are there any helpful hints out there?
Thanks
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remove the sash . if they tilt in , raise one side up and the other down..out pops the window.
Narrolines don't tilt-in.
that blows. steady hand and a quick rag.
or go ahead and stain the vinyl too..I've seen it.
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Edited 2/5/2004 3:53:55 PM ET by SPHERE
Is there any way to remove the sashes? There is a corded sash balence. These windows have been around for awhile, personally I haven't had a need to remove one of the sashes. As a matter of fact I have them installed in the house I own. The windows were installed 25 years ago. Like I've said I never tried but I'm not sure I know how to remove them.
press in on the jamb liners..one side and pull the edge of the sash towards you..should pop out.
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This is great for windows, but how does one stain/poly the edges of a Frenchwood slider door? Thanks.
SteveC
take out the door. lift it up and pull the bottom inside, lower it down and viola..lay the door on a sawhorse.
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I went upstairs and tried to remove the window. There were some screws installed in a section of the jamb liner and after removing them I was able to work that section of the jamb liner out. From there I was able to work the sash down and away from the liner. I was able to work it but it wasn't a slick fix. I hope that without the sills installed it will go easier. The main problem that I had was with the sash balance. the spring loading was very tight and the liner had to be twisted in order to get it back. Is this the best approach? or should I throw caution to the wind and just stain in place?
I've been having a few issues with this owner and want to minimize problems.
Thanks for your inputs!
if the "issues" are not good ones...stain in place an get on to non-issue type stuff..like I said, stain the liner too..I almost always remove sash..even old dbl. hung with ropes..so it might take new parting bead..so what if it makes for a better job.
But, if you are uncomfortable, or may screw up the liner..and that might cause more 'issues'..do what ya gotta do.
I know them springs yer talkin about, andersons'..right? They will come out and can be a pain to reinstall.
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