Normally, when a window is broken, it’s just the glass panel, which is easily replaceable. However, sometimes, the window itself (wooden frame) is breaking. Simple windows that do not open, are easy to replace. Such windows are usually elongated, elegant and are next to the door, or are small and are high in the sink or in the bathroom. But you can find anywhere in the house.
You will need
- 2×2 wooden boards
- Drill bits
- Putty
- Wood glue
- Cut glass size needed
- Plugs
- Saw
Instructions
Making a simple wooden frame
- Cut the 2×2 wooden board long and wide enough for your window. For example, if you need a window 6 inches by 20 inches, cut 2 boards 6 inches long and two boards 20 inches long.
- Cut the corners of each table to have an angle of 45 degrees, so they snap to create a window frame. Just think as photo frames meet.
- Measure and mark the exact center of the table. This is where the glass inserts. Then carefully, immerse the center line 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Do this on all four tables.
- Punch holes in the corners on giua sloping sides, to match when two sides are together. To add security, make 2 holes per corner. Note: Even when both sides meet, the lines set must match.
- Place a dab of wood glue into the hole (or two holes) into a corner and place a pin halfway. Then place a drop of glue into the holes in the wood that matches that corner and make recess the plug piece that was left out. The two pieces (the edge and singing) should fit tightly, forming an angle of 90 degrees.
- Repeat setting the other side of the window frame, leaving the open bottom edge.
- Place the cut piece of glass.
- Place the bottom edge of the window frame using glue and pins to match the two sides of the frame.
- Caulks around the glass.
- Complete burnishing window frame or painting.