Which glazing putty to use?
 

Hi

Im trying to fix my wooden framed kitchen window, I removed the glass
and the old putty and ordered some glazing putty from screwfix, the
stuff in a tube. I started piping it onto the frame and noted it was
very much like bath sealant and it was very messy to work with. Its
done now but im not very happy with the results.

Generally my question is what should I be using to fix glass into a
wooden window frame.


Thank you.

Max wrote:

Generally my question is what should I be using to fix glass into a
wooden window frame.

Linseed oil putty (and glazier's sprigs). For the procedure see any
basic DIY manual, such as the Collins or the Reader's Digest. Don't
forget to prime the rebate if you've exposed bare wood while hacking out
the old putty.

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Andy

On Mon, 09 May 2005 17:58:28 +0100, Andy Wade wrote:

Linseed oil putty (and glazier's sprigs). For the procedure see any
basic DIY manual, such as the Collins or the Reader's Digest. Don't
forget to prime the rebate if you've exposed bare wood while hacking out
the old putty.

Thanks Andy, I have read the Readers Digest which I noted it said to use
putty, but looking round the sheds I couldnt see any, only some stuff
in caulking tubes have I missed it or is there some where special I need
to go to buy linseed oil putty.

Thanks again.

"Max" wrote in message
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On Mon, 09 May 2005 17:58:28 +0100, Andy Wade wrote:

Linseed oil putty (and glazier's sprigs). For the procedure see any
basic DIY manual, such as the Collins or the Reader's Digest. Don't
forget to prime the rebate if you've exposed bare wood while hacking out
the old putty.

Thanks Andy, I have read the Readers Digest which I noted it said to use
putty, but looking round the sheds I couldnt see any, only some stuff
in caulking tubes have I missed it or is there some where special I need
to go to buy linseed oil putty.


You should be able to get linseed putty in all the sheds - look around the
sealants/caulking area.

I will say though that although conventional linseed oil putty was good in
its day, compared to the acrylic putty's and silicone sealants available now
there is no contest.

Linseed oil putty dries out quite rapidly in comparison, and will crack and
turn to powder if not maintained correctly.

I have used both the silicone and acrylic putty's, - the silicone variety is
the best IMHO as it has the maximum flexibility and durability, the down
side is that it cannot be successfully painted over so you need to select
your colour carefully. Acrylic putty on the other hand is of similar
consistency to conventional putty when applied, and can be painted. It will
last far longer than linseed putty.

HTH

Chuck

In message , Max
writes
Hi

Im trying to fix my wooden framed kitchen window, I removed the glass
and the old putty and ordered some glazing putty from screwfix, the
stuff in a tube. I started piping it onto the frame and noted it was
very much like bath sealant and it was very messy to work with. Its
done now but im not very happy with the results.

Generally my question is what should I be using to fix glass into a
wooden window frame.


Thank you.

Agree with Chuck.
The stuff you've used, probably an acrylic (so like bath sealer), should
work well. Certainly I've found it lasts much longer than the ancient
linseed oil stuff.
You do need to practice a bit to get a nice finish with the acrylic, and
after you've made your nice fillet, it does shrink and "dish" somewhat.
TBH, on new frames with wooden beading, I don't use any putty at all, a
mastic on a roll product called "Flexistrip" is far, far better.



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steve

On Mon, 9 May 2005 20:31:55 +0100, Chuck Bodgers wrote:

You should be able to get linseed putty in all the sheds - look around the
sealants/caulking area.

I will say though that although conventional linseed oil putty was good in
its day, compared to the acrylic putty's and silicone sealants available now
there is no contest.

Linseed oil putty dries out quite rapidly in comparison, and will crack and
turn to powder if not maintained correctly.

I have used both the silicone and acrylic putty's, - the silicone variety is
the best IMHO as it has the maximum flexibility and durability, the down
side is that it cannot be successfully painted over so you need to select
your colour carefully. Acrylic putty on the other hand is of similar
consistency to conventional putty when applied, and can be painted. It will
last far longer than linseed putty.


Yes very helpful thank you Chuck, I have already fitted the glass using
silicone putty from a tube and I have to say it just doesnt look or
feel very secure, the old putty holding the pain in place was rock solid
but the silicone feels like I could pull it off with my fingers.

I will redo it tomorrow with the linseed or Acrylic putty I just hope the
silicone comes off without breaking the glass.

Thank you again.

Max.

the old putty holding the pain in place was rock solid

That's why acrylics are a big improvement. Rock solid = certain to crack
and
allow water in.
The sprigs/pins secure the glass but the putty needs be flexible


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