Sash window painting in Cardiff
A properly painted sash window lasts longer and works better. We use the highest quality materials to achieve a durable, good-looking finish, and leave your windows running freely.
Get a free quoteWhy preparation matters
Without proper preparation and paint application, even newly restored sashes can suffer from a number of problems:
- Too much paint. Traditional wooden windows often carry decades of well-intentioned layers of paint that stop them running smoothly. Removing the excess from the sashes and sash box lets them run freely again.
- Painted shut. Sash windows are often painted shut because of the wrong painting process.
- Unprotected putty. The putty line on the outside of the glazing bars should always be sealed with a thin line of paint, to protect it from the weather and give a neat finish.
We use a range of high-quality paints, depending on what suits each project, the colour and the finish you want.
How we paint
- Loose and failed paint removed
- Timber checked, and any rot repaired first
- Knotting, primer and undercoat applied
- Finished with durable paint in your chosen colour
- Sashes left running freely, not painted shut
See also: Repairs · Restoration
Common questions
How often do sash windows need repainting?
With good preparation and quality paint, about every 10 years.
Why does paint peel on my sash windows?
Usually poor preparation, painting over damp timber, or the wrong paint. Preparation is most of the job.
Can you paint the windows without restoring them?
Yes, as long as the timber is sound. Any rot should be repaired first or the new paint will fail.
Would you like a ballpark price for your windows?
Send us a few photos and your postcode. We'll tell you whether they can be saved and what it will cost.