How To Fix Cracked Window Ledge

Scrape away any mess with the edge of the knife.

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. Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. Mix 10 parts of putty to one part activator with a flexible metal putty knife. This will keep the adhesive from leaking out the opposite side of the window.

Around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill. Mix only what you can use in five minutes or less. We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind. I prefer using a glue brush to help the epoxy work down into cracks and crevices.

You ll want to remove any dust oil or fingerprints and then wipe. Fix any small or medium cracks in your concrete window sill with caulk. As this may prevent the filler from making a good seal. In a disposable container mix up your batch of liquidwood remember the 1 to 1 proportions and let it setup for about 15 minutes.

Once it is ready you can apply it to the surfaces that require stabilization and repair. Fit the narrow tip of a bottle of silicone latex caulk into each crack and overfill it by about inch. Using a syringe or brush apply the adhesive to the crack and allow it to dry completely before you remove the tape. 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. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a damp cloth. Use a stiff wire brush to remove all the loose paint and dirt before rubbing down the existing paint with medium grade sandpaper. Fill any chipped or dinged areas with auto body filler putty.

Apply the putty to fill the damaged areas smoothing it off even with the sill s surface. Clean the glass with dish soap.