Any suggestions for redoing the paint on this window?

Robin Hamann
by Robin Hamann

I’d like to hang it on my front porch. Maybe put a stencil on the glass? Or hang a wreath on it??

  9 answers
  • Manghi Manghi on Oct 26, 2018

    U may decor the glass with gems

  • Heather Olinde Heather Olinde on Oct 26, 2018

    I love the chippy white paint and would leave it as is. It adds so much character. I've painted on an old window with a stencil. You can check it out here http://beautyforasheshome.com/diy-thankful-sign/

  • Tex11597626 Tex11597626 on Oct 27, 2018

    If the question is: how to repaint the wood frame of window ? Scrape loose, flakey paint, then use sandpaper to smooth surface. If the frame is exposed to the elements , use exterior primer and paint.

  • Rynn Rynn on Oct 27, 2018

    I just stenciled on glass this week. i got 'outdoor' craft paint and stencils at Michael's. Best wishes. PS- I only cleaned the glass, and I left the chippy paint and all the crumbly caulk, etc to add character. :)

  • Linda kelley Linda kelley on Oct 27, 2018

    I would leave the frame alone and go to a dollar store. I purchased a stencil from there and did this to a mirror

    I just love your own idea of hanging a wreath to it, that sounds sooo pretty!

  • Annie Doherty Annie Doherty on Oct 27, 2018

    I too love the frame as is, clean the glass thoroughly and degrease. The stencil with a 3D medium which will look much better. You can then add wreaths or change the decor with the Seasons. I can't wait to see the finished result, happy crafting 😊😊😊

  • Dale Dale on Oct 27, 2018

    If you leave the frame “chippy” then mix some Elmer’s glue and water so it’s like the consistency of thin paint. Paint that over the frame. This will keep it from chipping anymore. Good luck

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    • Dale Dale on Oct 29, 2018

      You’re welcome! Worked in the paint department at Hone Depot for 8 years and learned lots of tricks. I have done this to many of my antiques that were so chippy that if I moved them it was a mess! If you leave it outside after painting with the glue/ water mix then I would spray it with a couple clear coats of exterior Rustoleum paint. Have fun

  • Lisa Sinclair Lisa Sinclair on Oct 28, 2018

    I'd lightly sand the frame, then apply was finish to protect it.

  • Michael Oglesby Michael Oglesby on Oct 28, 2018

    It is likely lead based paint so keep it and the chips away from kids and other living creatures. You might stabilize the paint with a spray clear coating. Then how about a collage of photos of your hobby, or family, or whatever using the front and back sides of the glass with the photos all facing the front. It would give a 3-D effect to the collage and could even be used as a statement of older or in the past subjects in the back and the current subjects on the front side. For example, a first junkier car on the back and your current Jaguar XJ on the front, or a third grade pic on the back and a current pic on the front. Just a thought.