Weatherproofing antique window
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Leah Belverd
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Mornin' Hometalkers! I've had this neat old window for a while and have been trying to figure out what to do with it. I've decided I want to hang it on the fence in the garden. I'm wondering what you all would recommend using to weatherproof it? Would it be necessary to try and remove the paint build up/chips at the bottom (2nd photo) or can I just weatherproof right over it?
Also interested in what ya'll would do w this window? I'd like to use this as a focal point and perhaps add some off these around it: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/beautifying-fences-2031672 Thanks!!
Also interested in what ya'll would do w this window? I'd like to use this as a focal point and perhaps add some off these around it: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/beautifying-fences-2031672 Thanks!!
9 answers
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Number one question for best answer. Where do you live and do you have four seasons of weather? Makes answering properly for one time job easier lol. Linda Northern On Canada
Linda Hunt
on Mar 07, 2015
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I have seen some done in a faux stained glass look using glue and paint and they are absolutely gorgeous! You may want to try that option. You could hang it outside provided you use exterior products and kept it somewhat sheltered. I live in Northern ON as well and I bring my precious yard art indoors for the winter. Good luck!
THodgins
on Mar 07, 2015
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Def four seasons here @Linda Hunt ! I live outside of Charlotte, NC. I hadn't thought about taking it in for the winter, but that's a good idea @THodgins. Do you have a link for the faux stained glass? I'd like to take a look! Anyone have any suggestions on exactly what weatherproofing product I should use?
Leah Belverd
on Mar 07, 2015
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Go to HGTV and check out Rehab addict . She uses old windows a lot. She likes to restore the original. You may get an idea from her.
Carol Hougaboom Holman
on Mar 07, 2015
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Thanks @Carol Hougaboom Holman !!
Leah Belverd
on Mar 07, 2015
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I put Thompson water seal on mine...didn't do anything else as I wanted the old look. Then I screwed it to a easel made out of cedar rails and planted a clematis to grow around it. Very pretty. I do not bring mine in in the winter and we live in Canada.
Denise
on Mar 07, 2015
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Here is a link I found that gave a great tutorial. She is very talented. http://suzyssitcom.com/2011/01/feature-friday-faux-stained-glass.html
THodgins
on Mar 08, 2015
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Awesome @Denise! Thanks...how long has it been outdoors? And it's holding up? @THodgins, thank you for finding the link, gonna check it out now! I appreciate you tracking it down for me!
Leah Belverd
on Mar 09, 2015
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Hi My window has been outside for 3 years this spring. I took 2 of my window pane glass out last year so the clematis could grow through...SO pretty. Just se cure both the window and the easel.
Denise
on Mar 09, 2015
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