A couple of the windows.. Also, concerned about the possibility of "lead paint"?
Asked on Feb 07, 2020
What is the easiest way to sand window frames?
by Deb
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I have some old windows I will be using for a few craft projects. I want to sand the frames, and was wondering if there was an attachment I could put on my drill, to sand these frames? ( I can't do these, by hand! ). Or is there a specific type of sander, I should use?
You could make your job easier by using a stripper first like CitriStrip. Then scrape off the old paint. That will leave you with very little sanding to do.
You can buy a palm sander for the job. They aren't very expensive and come in handy around the house.
Thank you! I have heard of "Citri- Strip", and, I will look into a "palm sander"!! Thank you so much!!
If the trim has decorative embellishments, sand the surface of the wood by hand, with either a hand sanding block, sanding sponge or ordinary sandpaper. This is required even if you stripped the trim, since some residue is always left behind by stripping agents. Use fine-grit sandpaper (between 180 and 240 grit) to avoid removing too much wood or damaging the trim's embellishments. This prepares the surface for paint or stain.
If your trim has a broad, flat surface and few or no embellishments, use a handheld rotary tool with a 240-grit sanding disc accessory to speed up the process. Use the rotary tool at a low power setting.
Yes. You could try using a sanding attachment for your drill. A dremel with sanding tool might get into the small corners etc better tho.
Hi Deb. You can usually find mouse sanders at home improvement stores. They are shaped almost like an iron is and make jobs like this easier to sand.
Hi Deb, there is an attachment, also this may help you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d2usPQwbRs
Flat sandpaper and sanding blocks are great for flat surfaces, but when you need to sand curves and arcs, you need a curved sanding surface. Use your cordless drill and a sanding drum to give a smooth surface to even the most irregular shapes.
I would use a chemical stripper - less chance of breaking the glass. I use Citristrip.
There are attachments, but I would never recommend them around glass. So, your best bet is to use a woodblock and several different grits of sandpaper.
Yes I would definitely strip before sanding! :)
If you decide to strip before sanding, a good tip is to apply the Citri-Strip, then lay some saran wrap or a plastic bag over the stripping agent. It helps keep the stripper working longer because it isn't exposed to the air quite so much. Hope this little tip helps you a bit!
Try useing a mouse (palm sander) these are small an fit in all the nuts an crannys . very effective an fast hope this helps