How To Fix Cracked Window Ledge

I prefer using a glue brush to help the epoxy work down into cracks and crevices.

How to fix cracked window ledge.

At this stage the biggest thing to watch for is any rot that may be around the frame. Mix only what you can use in five minutes or less. Clean the glass with dish soap. This will keep the adhesive from leaking out the opposite side of the window.

Apply the putty to fill the damaged areas smoothing it off even with the sill s surface. Once it is ready you can apply it to the surfaces that require stabilization and repair. Scrape away any mess with the edge of the knife. In a disposable container mix up your batch of liquidwood remember the 1 to 1 proportions and let it setup for about 15 minutes.

Remove any dust with a soft brush. As this may prevent the filler from making a good seal. 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. Thoroughly clean the break flushing out any potential debris with an eyedropper before applying tape to the back of the crack.

Mix 10 parts of putty to one part activator with a flexible metal putty knife. We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind. You ll want to remove any dust oil or fingerprints and then wipe. Using a syringe or brush apply the adhesive to the crack and allow it to dry completely before you remove the tape.

Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. Fit the narrow tip of a bottle of silicone latex caulk into each crack and overfill it by about inch. Fix any small or medium cracks in your concrete window sill with caulk. Use a stiff wire brush to remove all the loose paint and dirt before rubbing down the existing paint with medium grade sandpaper.

Around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill. Spread and flatten the caulk with a small putty knife.