1. How to Paint Home Interior Windows | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to paint your home interior windows with this guide from Behr Paint.

  3. how to paint windows, paint windows, paint window trim, how to paint window trim, windows

  4. Behr Paint's step-by-step instructions show you how to paint windows and how to paint window trim, with clear directions for preparation and paint application.

  5. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS® primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one. 

  6. Begin your painting project by pouring your thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint.

    TIP: When using more than one gallon of paint, combine the containers for better uniformity of color. This intermixing is called “boxing.”

  7. With your brush, begin painting the inside frame of the window starting at the top of the frame.

    TIP: To avoid drips, tap off the excess paint against the inside wall of the bucket.

  8. Continue until the inside frame is complete. Let it dry.

    TIP: Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge

  9. Raise the lower sash and drop the upper sash.

  10. With your brush, paint the upper sash beginning with the crossbar.

  11. Continue to the lower sash beginning with the crossbar. Repeat the process with the obstructed sash areas.

    TIP: Do not brush the top or the bottom edges of the window sash as they will be used to raise and lower the sash.

  12. Paint the window casing and sills. Let this dry.

    TIP: For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.

  13. Starting at a top corner of the window trim, begin painting the side edge of the trim where it meets the wall. Continue until all side edges of the trim are complete.

    TIP: Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge.

  14. Return to the top of the window trim and begin painting the face of the trim.

  15. Continue until the window trim is complete. Let it dry.

  16. Color Used: Riviera Sand 320E-3

  17. How to Paint a Window

  18. Follow these expert tips for painting your windows.
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  39. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS<font face='Superscript'>®</font> primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA<font face='Superscript'>®</font> products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.&nbsp;<br><br>
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  41. The Window Frame
  42. Step 1
  43. Begin your painting project by pouring your thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> When using more than one gallon of paint, combine the containers for better uniformity of color. This intermixing is called “boxing.”
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  47. Step 2
  48. With your brush, begin painting the inside frame of the window starting at the top of the frame. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To avoid drips, tap off the excess paint against the inside wall of the bucket.
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  52. Step 3
  53. Continue until the inside frame is complete. Let it dry. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge
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  57. The Window Sash
  58. Step 1
  59. Raise the lower sash and drop the upper sash.
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  63. Step 2
  64. With your brush, paint the upper sash beginning with the crossbar.
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  68. Step 3
  69. Continue to the lower sash beginning with the crossbar. Repeat the process with the obstructed sash areas. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Do not brush the top or the bottom edges of the window sash as they will be used to raise and lower the sash.
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  73. Step 4
  74. Paint the window casing and sills. Let this dry. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.
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  78. The Window Trim
  79. Step 1
  80. Starting at a top corner of the window trim, begin painting the side edge of the trim where it meets the wall. Continue until all side edges of the trim are complete. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge.
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  84. Step 2
  85. Return to the top of the window trim and begin painting the face of the trim.
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  89. Step 3
  90. Continue until the window trim is complete. Let it dry.
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  94. <font face="Frutiger67Condensed"><font face="Frutiger76Italic">Color Used:</font></font> Riviera Sand 320E-3
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