How To Fix Cracked Window Ledge

We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind.

How to fix cracked window ledge.

Fix any small or medium cracks in your concrete window sill with caulk. Be careful to rub down the edges where any larger flakes of paint came away so that you have a nice smooth gradient for the new paint. Thoroughly clean the break flushing out any potential debris with an eyedropper before applying tape to the back of the crack. Apply the putty to fill the damaged areas smoothing it off even with the sill s surface.

As this may prevent the filler from making a good seal. Fill any chipped or dinged areas with auto body filler putty. Around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill. Rub off flaking paint or loose concrete along the crack with the wire brush and make sure to clean out any moss that may be growing inside.

Clean the glass with dish soap. This will keep the adhesive from leaking out the opposite side of the window. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a damp cloth. Once it is ready you can apply it to the surfaces that require stabilization and repair.

Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. Fit the narrow tip of a bottle of silicone latex caulk into each crack and overfill it by about inch. Mix only what you can use in five minutes or less. Spread and flatten the caulk with a small putty knife.

You ll want to remove any dust oil or fingerprints and then wipe. Use a stiff wire brush to remove all the loose paint and dirt before rubbing down the existing paint with medium grade sandpaper. Scrape away any mess with the edge of the knife. In a disposable container mix up your batch of liquidwood remember the 1 to 1 proportions and let it setup for about 15 minutes.

Mix 10 parts of putty to one part activator with a flexible metal putty knife. At this stage the biggest thing to watch for is any rot that may be around the frame.