JB_warks
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Hi all,
I’ve just joined and thought I’d dive straight in with a question. I’ve recently moved into a black-and-white timber frame farmhouse, dating back to the 1600s. The lounge has what I believe are very old metal windows set into wooden sills. They don’t open, and it looks like there’s been a fair bit of putty or filler built up around them over the years, which has then been painted over (pics attached).
On one of them you can see rust bleeding through a crack, and in other spots the paint and filler are quite rough and flaking.
I’d love some advice on the best way to go about restoring these – is it a case of carefully stripping back the filler and repainting, or do I need to be thinking bigger? Also, any tips on dealing with the rust without causing more damage would be great.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts – really keen to keep as much original character as possible!
I’ve just joined and thought I’d dive straight in with a question. I’ve recently moved into a black-and-white timber frame farmhouse, dating back to the 1600s. The lounge has what I believe are very old metal windows set into wooden sills. They don’t open, and it looks like there’s been a fair bit of putty or filler built up around them over the years, which has then been painted over (pics attached).
On one of them you can see rust bleeding through a crack, and in other spots the paint and filler are quite rough and flaking.
I’d love some advice on the best way to go about restoring these – is it a case of carefully stripping back the filler and repainting, or do I need to be thinking bigger? Also, any tips on dealing with the rust without causing more damage would be great.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts – really keen to keep as much original character as possible!