How To Fix Cracked Window Ledge

Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage.

How to fix cracked window ledge.

Be careful to rub down the edges where any larger flakes of paint came away so that you have a nice smooth gradient for the new paint. This will keep the adhesive from leaking out the opposite side of the window. Rub off flaking paint or loose concrete along the crack with the wire brush and make sure to clean out any moss that may be growing inside. Spread and flatten the caulk with a small putty knife.

Clean the glass with dish soap. Thoroughly clean the break flushing out any potential debris with an eyedropper before applying tape to the back of the crack. You ll want to remove any dust oil or fingerprints and then wipe. Fit the narrow tip of a bottle of silicone latex caulk into each crack and overfill it by about inch.

As this may prevent the filler from making a good seal. Mix only what you can use in five minutes or less. Scrape away any mess with the edge of the knife. Apply the putty to fill the damaged areas smoothing it off even with the sill s surface.

We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind. Remove any dust with a soft brush. In a disposable container mix up your batch of liquidwood remember the 1 to 1 proportions and let it setup for about 15 minutes. Use a stiff wire brush to remove all the loose paint and dirt before rubbing down the existing paint with medium grade sandpaper.

Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a damp cloth. Using a syringe or brush apply the adhesive to the crack and allow it to dry completely before you remove the tape. At this stage the biggest thing to watch for is any rot that may be around the frame. Once it is ready you can apply it to the surfaces that require stabilization and repair.

I prefer using a glue brush to help the epoxy work down into cracks and crevices. Fill any chipped or dinged areas with auto body filler putty.