On Jun 2, 8:29*pm, wrote:
so to simply answer your question.......

" Should I install the window over the primer, and then top coat
after"

yes, install the glass over the primed frame; bed the glass in a thin
layer of compound & then glaze the "front". *A small diameter "worm"
of compound placed in the glass recess will squish out and give you
your thin layer of beding.

Do not paint with latex until after the window has been glazed.

cheers
Bob

Bob, thanks for all the details. *I already have oil-base primer on
this one but I have lots more to do... *Couple more questions:

I presume it's no biggie to paint other areas of the window with latex
before the glass goes in (e.g. front face, sides)? *The reason is I
don't have the glass yet but do have the paint so would like to move
forward asap. *I can mask the area that will get glaze so it doesn't
get painted.

Also, is it ok to hang the window back up outside before the glaze is
painted? *IOW, will it stand up to the elements right away?

thx!

You could do the latex before the glass but it will get things a bit
out of sequence...if oyu must paint only the "sides / faces" of the
frame that dont get putty.

and you need to prime & a paint the putty anyway

I prefer to compeltely finish up a sash before I install it in the
window frame. It allows me toget paint onto the glass a bit on both
sides

cutting glass yourself is pretty easy with a bit of practice....get
score it firmly, break it quick....do it like the outcome isnt that
important, relax & go for it.

depends on where you are...as long you;re not going to get tons of
rain the putty should be fine, sun exposure will speed skin formation

the way I close off the house when the sashes are out.... 1/4"
plywood cut to fill the space or the window screen covered by taping
on painters paper or plastic.


Roger;s post has a lot of good points...he, he...I forgot the glazers
points

cheers
Bob

wood framed windows are a lot of work