This is such a perfect explanatory video. I didn't dare hope when I went looking for glazing tips that I would find something this good. Thank you so much!
Invaluable information for me. We just bought a cabin with 88 panes of glass that ALL need to be re-glazed. This helps me immeasurably. Thanks so much!
Love of work is a beautiful thing. I am just doing a few windows for a little outbuilding but have really enjoyed learning from your videos. You obviously love your work and take great pride in it which is a blessing.
Thanks for sharing. You make it look so easy ! I am almost looking forward to doing the 352 glass panes on my house next spring as I can’t find anyone to do this type of work overhere (Québec)
Wonderful video thank you. I'm a painter and trying to expand my skills and havent done glazing yet but want to be able to tell someone I can when I'm asked and this video is definitely the best. Very calming as well. You do wonderful work, I'm always impressed watching anther skilled trade worker do their job with such precision, care and skill.
Glazed my first fully repaired sash today, normally would use beading but this is for a listed building so it's a like for like replacement, your videos really helped... But there was afew swear words and frustration lol there's certainly an art to it but after a day of enduring the failure I've started to get the hang of it.
“After a day of enduring the failure I’ve started to get the hang of it.” Music to my ears. That’s what it takes for sure. Dedication and persistence. Gotta make the proper sacrifice before the skill will give itself to you.
Steve, thanks! After 45 years of glazing I picked up a couple of useful techniques, like the "creeping pick." I still wonder why you spread the waste putty all over the pane, it just puts more oil on the glass that has to be cleaned off later.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to cover it so thoroughly. I have a question: I’m restoring a Victorian entry door at my house. The glass is textured on one side and the glazing is on the inside of the door, not the exterior. I assume the textured side of the glass should be inside, but this would mean that I’ll be running my glazing knife over a bumpy surface, and I expect those bumps will be transmitted to the glazing. Am I wrong to assume the textured side should be on the inside of the house (as opposed to exposed to the elements and collecting dust, dirt, etc.)? again, thanks for taking the time to put together such a great resource!
I do have a question! How in the name of all that is holy do you cope with gloves??? It's one of those jobs that I have to do naked! A hessian rag and methylated spirits and the hands come up shiny clean and soft as a baby's bum. 8-)
Great videos. Btw, what knife do you use there? At first I thought most issues were technique-related, but even the humble putty knife can make a big difference.
It's just a stiff blade putty knife with a wood handle. I keep the blade super clean and mirror smooth. Any scratches or corrosion on the blade gives the putty a place to grab and pull out. You want to press the putty down and leave it there without drag.
Excellent video, thanks for posting this. Do you then paint over the glaze once it has cured? Do you tape the glass before you paint or just freehand it on the glaze?
Yes, paint the glaze with a water based paint. Paint it by hand. The goal is to gently lap the paint up onto the glass to tuck everything in tight. You want water to shed away from the sash. If you tape it off, you risk opening up the paint seal in a way that traps the water instead of sheds it.
I spent 6 hours on just the glazing one 12 pane window and it looked like a third grader did it. I spent about 80 hours removing old glazing and panes, priming windows, backing glazing, installing window panes. I dont know what to do. I have 14 windows to do.
Excellent presentation! I am about to begin reglazing badly weathered windows of my Maine barn and after watching your adept methods am anxious to start the project. A couple of questions, what is the “magic dust” (I promise to keep it secret) and do you vacuum the dusted glazing prior to painting? As for painting, any preference as to either oil based or latex? Thank you!
