how to install wood molding around window

ctsgroi

I have a 14 year old house~Anderson windows-OK SHAPE~ Prob is I have stained wood & now want white wood work around window.How hard is it to take off old stained wood & install white, as well as paint stained window to white.

BigJim

Why not just scuff the finish and paint it?

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Jim

ctsgroi

HI!
Isnt it hard to paint over stained? lots of sanding? and any tricks to painting the wood that holds the panesof glass?

1910NE

It's not hard to remove the trim...just expensive to replace it. My old house is filled with trim that was originally stained. Since that time it has been covered with numerous coats of solid paint. In a few instances, I stripped it down to the original finish, scuffed it up good and then primed it with KILZ. Then another light sanding, and finished with quality semi gloss.

It came out very good in my opinion.

ctsgroi

Has anyone ever used a product at Sherwin Williams that can be painted over any surface such as stained wood- it will act as a primer but no sanding has to be done on the wood...

Bud Cline

I gotta tell ya...this is the first time I have ever heard of anyone wanting to replace window trim simply because it is stained and they want it painted. Seems a little ridiculous to me. If the trim is stained then it is very likely it also has a clear coat of (something) over it and would easily be paintable. The fact that it was previously stained means absolutely nothing.

Someone please explain to me the sanity of doing such a thing. I'm all ears. Maybe I'm missing something.

ctsgroi

Well Bud~ the trim I have is thinner & would like thicker, Im a woman & tastes change
I think I will attempt to paint the stained wood even if my husband has threatened to leave me if i do so~ just need a change

Bud Cline

Women!!!

Tom Struble

she told you ''bud''

Bud Cline

1910NE

That is a completely different question than the one originally asked. Removing the trim is actually pretty easy, just go slow and careful. Be prepared though...... mill work is expensive.