Sash window painting in Bath
Sash windows need patience. We scrape back and sand loose paint, fill and make minor repairs, replace cracked putty and prime any bare wood before applying durable top coats. Sashes are freed off so they open and close smoothly once the paint has dried.
Is this for you?
Signs you need this
- Paint is flaking and bare wood is showing
- Sashes stick or have been painted shut
- You live in a period or listed home and want to keep the original windows
What's included
How Linen & Lime Decorating can help
- Scraping and sanding back loose or flaking paint
- Filling and minor timber repairs
- Putty replaced where it has cracked or come away
- Priming bare wood and applying durable top coats
- Freeing sashes so they don't paint shut
How it works
From first call to a job done properly
No jargon and no surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch.
Visit & written quote
We look at the rooms or the outside of your home, check the condition of every surface and agree colours and finishes. You get a written quote that lists the preparation and coats.
Protect
Furniture is moved and covered, floors are sheeted, and fittings, sockets and edges are masked before any sanding starts.
Prepare
Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and cleaned, stains blocked and bare areas primed. This is the step that makes the finish last.
Paint, check & hand over
Clean cut-in lines and even coats, then a careful check for touch-ups. We tidy away and walk round with you before we leave.
Need sash window painting in Bath? Get a free, no-obligation quote.
FAQs
Sash window painting: your questions answered
Can old sash windows be saved rather than replaced?
Often yes. Rot repairs, new putty and careful repainting can extend their life by many years. Listed buildings and conservation areas may require repair rather than replacement.
Do the sashes need to be taken out?
Not always. Many sashes can be prepared and painted in place. Where sashes are stuck fast or need repairs, they may need to come out and be refitted.
What about lead paint on older windows?
Homes built before the 1970s may have layers of old lead paint. It should be tested before sanding, and if lead is present it needs safe methods such as wet sanding and careful clean-up.
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Ready for a fresh finish?
Tell us about the rooms or the outside of your home. Send a few photos for a guide price, or book a visit for a clear written quote.
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