Painting window panes can be a challenge, especially if it has the divided window panes like the one in the picture above. Yes, you can use painter’s tape, but if you have ever tried it, you will know that getting the tape right up on the edge can be difficult. You have to bend your kneck every which way to try and see if you have the tape in the right spot.
Another option is to just paint without taping and use a razor blade to scrape off the paint that got onto the windows. And from experience, if you use latex paint and try removing the excess with a blade it often peels off the paint that is actually on the window. Doing it this way is very tedious and time consuming. It can be done, but no always with the best results.
I recently came across a short video on You Tube that shared a very cool tip on painting glass cabinet doors. The painter used strips of wet copy paper. Yeah, it sounds weird right? Well, it really worked, and I love the idea.
Here is how they did it.
1. Cut copy paper into strips (preferably with a paper cutter to get a really straight edge)
2. Dip the strips of paper into a tray of water for a couple seconds, then ring out the water with your fingers
3. Apply the damp strips directly to the glass and push up to the edge of the door or window are that would need to be painted.
4. Let dry for a few minutes
5. Paint away!
Easy enough right? Well, I tried it, and it really works! The difference between the paper and tape is that the paper is movable, so you can slap it on the glass and just move it right up to the edge without a lot of neck bending. This should limit the need to go to a chiropractor all the time. LOL
After you paint and the paint has dried, you just peel the paper away just like you would with tape. Well, I hope this tip will help those of you DIYers who have been putting off painting your windows.
“Get your paint on” everyone!!
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I like this tip! It sounds like it should work! Merry Christmas!
vaseline also works. just rub a thin sheen of vaseline on the window and paint away. When the paint dries, it scrapes off with a blade just like butter. Very easy.