Hi, In your video you show caulking/silicone removal between wooden sil and wall followed by use of expandable foam then filler. Should I remove crazed and split silicone between window sil and upvc frame? Your advice would valued. Many thanks. Ellie
Tried foaming my pvc door frames in kitchen the other day to fill the gaps. Totally messed it up, but it was a good lesson and I won't repeat the same mistake. I went a bit crazy on the trigger, that stuff expanded beyond my expectation and it went everywhere and over the kitchen surface and I used up a whole can in no time. I made good in the end , but took me much longer than it should have. Can I ask when you have finished using it do you clean the plastic tube out or just leave it?
Thanks for this video - just what I was looking for and a great explanation! I also have hairline cracks appearing vertically at the corner joints where the plaster, window sill and UPVC frame all meet. Would you recommend just using the filler on these as they are too small for the expanding foam? I'm have been tempted to leave them but the plaster gets damp in the winter as if moisture is getting in so I don't want mould to develop. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Jeez. Use your common sense. Why don't you just ask him to drop by and do it for you for free.? If you've got eyes, ears and a brain and still can't figure it out then just go thro th a phone book and get a decorator - assuming you can read!
Your attention to detail is great, and I've started using your tips on my DIY decorating jobs. Thanks! I think if you put some affiliate links in the descriptions to the tools and products you use, you might make a few quid.
I'm curious how long this takes for an entire window or perhaps a whole room with a pair of 100" × 72" windows? I know you can't give a proper estimate but a rough guess? I'm currently tasked with prepping my rental house for interior paint. None of the windows have been sealed around the outer edge of the windows where the meet with the drywall. It's a nightmare.
Great video and I have loads and loads of these to do! : (( I am finding myself in a dilemma of how to prep the ridge left from the where the paint is/was to the bare plaster where the caulk/ silicone was. On this video you haven't sanded or filled it... will it not show through after painting? or did you fill over the bare plaster once the filler on the sill had dried? many thanks for all your videos - they are invaluable! : )
Do you think your foam trick will fix a window cill that's loose and rocks up and down? Don't want to remove it completely, only place where i can get something in is the sides. Really it needs packing out at the end nearest the window...
Just try Fossa caulk saver foam strips (for wide or deep gaps ) & Siroflex instant paintable caulk . It'll save you hours if you had to do that foam method to every cill in a house.
Jakori the foam stops movement this is tried and tested you can use a flexible filler. Only in extreme conditions will it leave a fine crack with normal powder filler, and then you can use a flexible filler.
Yeah a flexible filler like caulk. And no doubt the foam will help reduce movement but never stop it all together, and there are a lot of caulks that crack and shadow, however I find theses are usually the cheapest on the market. The foam with a good quality caulk is how I like to go. A friend of mine recommends using contact adhesive set back a few mm and either fill or caulk over the top etc. Rather than foam. So many options these days.
Well if you got cracks may be say mum found this video on UA-cam and will sort me cracks on me sill/cill... let your mum check out the channel... I'm sure once she has watched some videos she will help.. hopefully. After all your room mum's house. It does work and will make your room warmer in winter save your mum some money.
It's all about drying time and when you paint on caulk that has only skinned over and not fully dried the paint cracks as the caulk dries fully and shrinks. Caulk in deep gaps can take a week to dry fully in cold areas. Foam is the best and maybe caulk over the top but I prefer powder filler or a flexible wood filler something that dries fast and can be sanded and overpainted in the day.
Windows that push out from a little foam must be badly fitted in the first place, windows need to be secure and this method helps fill voids and insulates from cold and noise
Painting and Decorating haha do you know how strong two part filler it's denser and sets like concrete, hence if they are badly fitted and you can't see that and use foam well then . Look up how strong foam is when expanding you will be surprised.
Not saying it's wrong, just having the idea that two part push in with a thin filling knife will do the same trick and again got the strength there as well. Just as I've seen it go wrong with Windows before from others lol
No, it really depends on movement especially near windows.. things expand and contract from summer to winter. Foam helps with this acts like a shock absorber. Thanks
What about where the window frame joins the wall and sill?
This was so clear even I could follow it! Just filled around two window sills with great results. Many thanks.
Thank you... glad we could help..
Hi, In your video you show caulking/silicone removal between wooden sil and wall followed by use of expandable foam then filler. Should I remove crazed and split silicone between window sil and upvc frame? Your advice would valued. Many thanks. Ellie
Yes and replace for a tidy finish. Thanks
Thanks. I presume you mean replace with expanding foam and filler.
@@elliewoods5744 it depends usually yes but sometimes a paintable sealant.
@@PaintingandDecorating Thank you. Will give your recommendations a go.
Nice video.
What would you use for any gaps if the cill is a wood finish and the wall colour is non white?
Cheers.
Thanks... usually the wood goes underneath the wall... so you only really need to fill the wall and we use pollyfilla.
Tried foaming my pvc door frames in kitchen the other day to fill the gaps. Totally messed it up, but it was a good lesson and I won't repeat the same mistake. I went a bit crazy on the trigger, that stuff expanded beyond my expectation and it went everywhere and over the kitchen surface and I used up a whole can in no time. I made good in the end , but took me much longer than it should have.
Can I ask when you have finished using it do you clean the plastic tube out or just leave it?
Yes, squeeze out as mush as you can the replace stopper. Practice makes perfect.. thanks
What foam did you use to fill the hole?
I’ve got a fairly large gap between the interior sill and the frame. Can I use the same foam for that?
Yes
@@PaintingandDecorating what foam is it please?
Thanks for this video - just what I was looking for and a great explanation! I also have hairline cracks appearing vertically at the corner joints where the plaster, window sill and UPVC frame all meet. Would you recommend just using the filler on these as they are too small for the expanding foam? I'm have been tempted to leave them but the plaster gets damp in the winter as if moisture is getting in so I don't want mould to develop. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Sorry for late reply.. Best making sure the window is sealed all around. You can add mould inhibitors to any paint. Thanks.
@@PaintingandDecorating Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated :)
Can you use same principle for door frames and caulk splits..
Yes.
It would help a lot if you listed the tools and materials you use
No nonsense PVA.. Polycell Easy Sand Interior Polyfilla, Soudal expanding foam... filling blades, masking tape,
Jeez. Use your common sense. Why don't you just ask him to drop by and do it for you for free.? If you've got eyes, ears and a brain and still can't figure it out then just go thro th a phone book and get a decorator - assuming you can read!
Your attention to detail is great, and I've started using your tips on my DIY decorating jobs. Thanks! I think if you put some affiliate links in the descriptions to the tools and products you use, you might make a few quid.
Thanks, will do.
Hi what is the caulk used ? (The white stuff to fill the gap?
Where can i contact you for advice
I'm curious how long this takes for an entire window or perhaps a whole room with a pair of 100" × 72" windows? I know you can't give a proper estimate but a rough guess?
I'm currently tasked with prepping my rental house for interior paint. None of the windows have been sealed around the outer edge of the windows where the meet with the drywall. It's a nightmare.
you should be able to get all your window surrounds prepped in a day. Dust sheet at every window clean and scrape each one then foam and fill. thanks.
Great video and I have loads and loads of these to do! : (( I am finding myself in a dilemma of how to prep the ridge left from the where the paint is/was to the bare plaster where the caulk/ silicone was. On this video you haven't sanded or filled it... will it not show through after painting? or did you fill over the bare plaster once the filler on the sill had dried? many thanks for all your videos - they are invaluable! : )
Thanks... In the video the edge was not that bad but I'm sure i say sand it..
Do you think your foam trick will fix a window cill that's loose and rocks up and down?
Don't want to remove it completely, only place where i can get something in is the sides.
Really it needs packing out at the end nearest the window...
It will fix it
Would this method work for larger holes?
Yes it will.
What's the tool called that you use?
HARRIS CONTINENTAL FILLING KNIVES 3 PIECE SET
@@PaintingandDecorating thank you for that
Do you guys use foam guns at all ? I’ve noticed that you don’t seem to. Just wondered if there was any reason?
No, reason just not got round to getting one.
Just try Fossa caulk saver foam strips (for wide or deep gaps ) & Siroflex instant paintable caulk . It'll save you hours if you had to do that foam method to every cill in a house.
And any movement in the sill will crack the filler at the joint of the sill and the reveal.
Jakori the foam stops movement this is tried and tested you can use a flexible filler. Only in extreme conditions will it leave a fine crack with normal powder filler, and then you can use a flexible filler.
Yeah a flexible filler like caulk. And no doubt the foam will help reduce movement but never stop it all together, and there are a lot of caulks that crack and shadow, however I find theses are usually the cheapest on the market. The foam with a good quality caulk is how I like to go. A friend of mine recommends using contact adhesive set back a few mm and either fill or caulk over the top etc. Rather than foam. So many options these days.
Jakori yes lot of methods but the foam then a filler of your choice is the best way to go.
You said diluted PVA do you literally mean PVA Glue with water mixed?
Yes no nonsense PVA is what we like using...
Painting and Decorating Okay Thankyou just asking because I’m gonna try and do this in my room without my mum noticing
Well if you got cracks may be say mum found this video on UA-cam and will sort me cracks on me sill/cill... let your mum check out the channel... I'm sure once she has watched some videos she will help.. hopefully.
After all your room mum's house. It does work and will make your room warmer in winter save your mum some money.
Wouldn't it be just as easy to caulk it and then paint it? Or do you know something that I don't?
Yes, caulk takes too long to dry especially in winter and can shrink when dry and paint cracks.
Painting and Decorating makes a lot of sense thank you
Siroflex do a caulk that can be painted immediately after application.
A lot easier and time saving.
Nice one.
Seriously how to contact you for private jobs
Don't advertise and sorry no details..
Super job as always 👍
Thank you.
That's a good job. Nowt worse than frigging caulk everywhere, oh yes there is actually, silicone.
Nice easy tutorial - Well done
Good stuff. Proper job.
Thank you matt.
If this was exterior, what filler would you recommend? Sills are stone and have pillars with cracks and gaps.
toupret murex best on market for exterior stone masonry etc but you must apply it right first time as you can not sand it as it is cement
That's some good asmr
Thanks.
That is such good therapy
Thanks.
Use the proper caulk and it won’t split!!
for a smal area is easy is ok but if you got a lot off area would fast to use the caulk loved the video.
It's all about drying time and when you paint on caulk that has only skinned over and not fully dried the paint cracks as the caulk dries fully and shrinks. Caulk in deep gaps can take a week to dry fully in cold areas. Foam is the best and maybe caulk over the top but I prefer powder filler or a flexible wood filler something that dries fast and can be sanded and overpainted in the day.
For deep gaps try Fossa caulk saver , it come's in foam strips and can be pushed into gaps prior to caulking .
Cheap as chips and so much quicker.
You seal paint with diluted emulsion not PVA.
No I don't I use diluted PVA.
I would just just two part filler, wouldn't risk using expanding in case it pushes the window frame out as I have seen chippys do that mistake before
Windows that push out from a little foam must be badly fitted in the first place, windows need to be secure and this method helps fill voids and insulates from cold and noise
Painting and Decorating haha do you know how strong two part filler it's denser and sets like concrete, hence if they are badly fitted and you can't see that and use foam well then . Look up how strong foam is when expanding you will be surprised.
Not saying it's wrong, just having the idea that two part push in with a thin filling knife will do the same trick and again got the strength there as well. Just as I've seen it go wrong with Windows before from others lol
xo Hazza I know foam is strong when expanding and windows should be fitted using foam to give them A rated insulation in the first place.
Painting and Decorating far enough another way learned anyways
Wouldn’t filler on its own do the same job.
No, it really depends on movement especially near windows.. things expand and contract from summer to winter. Foam helps with this acts like a shock absorber. Thanks
Use some caulk on top
Great video, I have learned something from it.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks.
Ravi yeah dont do what this guy does!!!
great vid man and tip
👍🏻👍🏻
Why not just remove and replace the cill with one that fits
Cost more and take more time and would still need foam around the window.
@@PaintingandDecorating what is the name of what you use to cover the foam
@@megadair5741 it's called polyfiller
Polyfilla? By polycell?
Im going to see if it's available in the us anywhere looks like some good stuff.
Nobody has wooden cills anymore. Decorators caulk and paint would do the same job!!