Weather and puttying windows.

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by ATAJ, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. ATAJ

    ATAJ New Member

    Is it ok to re-putty windows when the weather is damp/ wet? Does this affect the drying time for painting? Many thanks in anticipation!
     
  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Yes, as long as the frame is dry and pre primed, linseed oil putty will require at least 5 to 7 days to skin over prior to painting, you must prime the frame as the bare wood will suck out the oil into the frame and prematurely lead to the putty to fail.
     
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  3. Dr Decorator

    Dr Decorator Active Member

    I would recommend Top Gun Glazing Putty,
    Acrylic based and when dry paint away.

    You do require a caulking gun
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    I have found that after a short time when the gun applied acrylic putty's cures and dry's out they do shrink back looking awful, :eek: reminds me of someone who has taken out there false teeth!:p:D
     
  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Last edited: Oct 15, 2017
  6. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Had excessive shrinkage with that brand also...............cost is no guarantee! Looked good when initially done, even use the correct tools as recommended by repair care.:(
     
  7. Dr Decorator

    Dr Decorator Active Member

    Astra,

    Not encountered that problem, I did follow up with water based paint!

    Was it Top Gun by geocel and did you use oil paint after?
     
  8. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Two times the repair-care and some years ago another brand who's name escapes me, to be honest I steer clear of acrylic putty.
     
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  9. Dr Decorator

    Dr Decorator Active Member

    Astra,

    Fair enough.

    Please to say not encountered that problem with Top Gun.

    Can’t remember the last time I used traditional putty, do miss the aroma tho
     
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  10. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    I'll look out for the Top Gun and try it out.
     

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