Advice! You can go for a little trick to keep the surface intact. For this, a narrow spatula is used. The aim of the event is to create a small depression between the window frame and the applied layer.The tool is placed at an angle and is carried out with a quick movement from top to bottom.
This option is suitable when the slopes on the windows have minimal damage. That is, it is only necessary to restore the damaged areas and, after removing the old paint, cover the surface with a new composition. It should be borne in mind that painting is carried out after preliminary priming.
How to close up slopes with gypsum boards? There are several ways, but the most acceptable is the one that involves installation on a putty. The process is as follows:
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This option is great when the walls are lined with sheets of drywall. Slopes can be included in the part of the frame being erected.
The use of plastic panels is the fastest option to close the slopes after installing the window units within one day. The general order is as follows (without auxiliary profiles):
Slopes are measured.
The panels are cut to size.
On the seamy side, apply "liquid nails" or putty.
The fragment is pressed to the surface.
A sealant is applied between the frame and the panel.
Plastic corners are glued on the outside.
Installation of plastic panels on window slopes
Indeed, this option allows you to close the plots in a short time.
Of course, everyone chooses the slope repair method himself, which is used after the windows have been installed. The main thing is to strictly adhere to technology.
Nowadays, more and more people prefer to do home repairs with their own hands. This applies to almost all of its parts. It comes down to window slopes. These structures can become unusable after several months of improper use. If this happened, then it is quite possible to seek help from professionals in this field. They will solve the problem, but they will have to prepare a significant amount of money.
Diagram of a plastic slope device.
Do-it-yourself repair of window slopes allows you to solve this problem. In the course of improper use of the window, a wide variety of defects can appear on it. This greatly influences the aesthetics of the entire room. Do-it-yourself repair of slopes and windows is the right decision.
Many people may simply be afraid to do this or that work on their own. In fact, you shouldn't do this. Almost every person is able to pick up the most primitive tool and make all the repairs of window slopes on their own. Of course, it's worth starting with the purchase of all the necessary materials and tools.
Tools for the installation of window slopes.
knife;
hammer;
construction scissors for metal;
simple pencil;
brush;
roller;
Master OK;
roulette;
putty knife;
hammer;
plaster;
assembly glue;
drywall;
perforated corners.
Before starting to carry out the entire scope of work, be sure to carefully prepare. The tool and material has a fairly impressive list. If something is not available at home, you can borrow from neighbors or friends.When everything is assembled, you can start preparing the window. Do-it-yourself repair of window slopes begins with the removal of all the foam that was applied during the installation of the window itself.
It has dried up for a long time, so this can be done with an ordinary construction knife. Everything must be done very carefully so that excess pieces of polyurethane foam do not protrude outward. Now it is the turn of the primer. The window is processed with this material. Everything is done very simply. The packaging with this material always contains detailed instructions.
After the primer has been applied, it is necessary to determine the thickness of the plaster. This is done taking into account the fact that there must still be a layer of drywall on the mounting glue. Plaster is most often sold in powder form, which must be diluted with warm water. This is done very simply. Instructions and all proportions are also written on the package. Sometimes the plaster is distributed ready-made. For those who do not want to bother themselves with extra work, this option may be preferred. Now it can be applied. This is followed by the main stage of work.
After the plaster has been applied, it must be allowed some time to fully harden. Now you can proceed to the installation of drywall. It fits onto assembly glue. When carrying out work, be sure to take into account that the glue is applied not to drywall, but directly to the slope. This is due to the structure of the drywall. This material is quite porous. On the slopes, the glue is applied with blunders. Only in those places where there is direct contact with air can it be applied in a continuous layer. This will allow you to escape from the flow of cold air that enters the apartment in winter.
It is worth starting to glue the parts from the top of the slope. So it will be more clear. You can use a level to level drywall. It allows you to achieve a truly even arrangement of all elements. You may also need a plumb line. It aligns vertically. It is in this way that the entire surface is pasted over with drywall. After that, you can proceed to further work.
The procedure for installing a window slope.
Perforated corners should be used here. Today they can be purchased at almost any hardware store. They need to be planted either with the same glue or with a putty. You can choose any option. The most important thing is that everything is applied quickly and efficiently. Excess glue should be removed immediately from the surface. This will allow you to get rid of unnecessary defects without any problems.
Approximately half an hour after this stage of work is completed, you can start applying the first layer of putty. Here you should not be shy with the amount of material. All unnecessary can be removed without any problems with a wide spatula. Surplus is removed parallel and perpendicular to the slope. Next comes the alignment process. The plane of the slope should be perfectly flat.
After the starting layer of putty has hardened, you can start applying the finishing layer.
Most often, several hours are enough for this. The finishing putty has a structure different from the starting one. It allows you to fill in all those irregularities that were formed earlier. It is important not to rush here, but to do everything very carefully. After the putty has been applied, be sure to wait a few hours again until it has completely hardened.
This is followed by the final stage of work. It consists in grinding the surface. It is advisable not to do this immediately. It is best to postpone work the next day after the putty has dried. This will allow it to grip more tightly with the wall material. For sanding, you can use a wide variety of tools that are at hand. This can be sandpaper, a sanding float, and so on.
Scheme for plastering a window slope.
Of course, you can also use a power tool. A grinder with a special attachment will always help in this situation. Just remember that it is better to use a small stone. This will allow you to achieve a really high quality surface finish.
Next, it is worth priming the window slopes. This is best done with a roller. This tool will allow you to avoid the appearance of streaks.
The final stage of work is painting the slopes. Almost any paint can be used. Of course, acrylic is considered the most successful option. This paint adheres perfectly to the surface and will delight the eye for many years. It should be applied with a roller. As noted earlier, this tool allows you to avoid a lot of stains. The brush is used only on problem areas. With its help, the corners are painted over.
When carrying out work, it is worth using an accurate measuring tool. In this case, we are talking about roulette. It should have a minimum error. A tape measure is used to select the correct size of drywall to be used for finishing.
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It is necessary to use acrylic paint when painting. It perfectly covers any surface. At the same time, the color and shade remain always fresh.
It is advisable to use insulation between the drywall and the wall of the window opening. This measure is necessary to protect it in cold weather. He simply can gradually damp.
Almost any tool can be used to cut drywall. It is best if it is a grinder. She will perfectly cope with the task at hand. Of course, you can use another tool as well.
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It is better to use not ready-made plaster for work, but a dry mixture. It saves a significant amount of money, moreover, it is sold in rather large packages. This allows you to provide a small margin, if suddenly it is not enough.
During operation, the window opening is periodically exposed to various influences. It is as a result of such influences that it becomes necessary to repair the slopes of plastic windows with our own hands. Fortunately, the task is not difficult and almost anyone can cope with it.
Below we will tell you what to do in the most common situations.
It is quite possible to restore the damaged slope
The finished window opening should look beautiful and keep warmth in the room well. In principle, this is where its functions end. However, over time, the performance properties of the finish decrease, and sooner or later certain problems arise.
The first and most common malfunction is mechanical damage to the surfaces of the slopes. ... They can be very different, ranging from minor scratches to through holes.
Further on the list are more extensive damage associated with deformation of drywall or plastic ... In this case, the surface of the opening swells, and sometimes one edge of the sheathing panel even comes out of the mountings.
A separate group of problems is mold contamination of the slope. ... It is very unpleasant, since it indicates problems with the removal of moisture from the assembly seam.
All these problems can and should be fought. Troubleshooting instructions are given below.
Mechanical damage includes scratches, dents and cracks.
The repair technique depends on the material from which the finish was made:
Surface damage to plastic slopes can be easily removed using special compounds. One of the best remedies is a gel called Cosmofen. Being, in fact, a glue for PVC, it perfectly removes microscopic scratches, and therefore is used by all master cutters.
For drywall and plaster, chips of the putty layer are relevant.They are removed with the same material that was used to level the slope, however, after the completion of the work, the painting will need to be repeated.
Small dents can be repaired
To repair large dents on a plaster slope, it is best to use special plaster mixes such as Rotband:
We embroider a crack or a depression from which a piece of decoration has fallen out so that no weakly fixed areas remain at the edges.
Fill the hole with plaster and level its surface.
We putty the slope again and paint it using a roller or spray gun.
We repair holes in plasterboard sheathing as follows:
Along the perimeter of the hole, we cut out a section of the gypsum board in such a way that a hole with smooth edges is obtained.
Cut out a patch of the appropriate shape and size from a sheet of gypsum plasterboard.
We glue the patch into the slope, then putty and paint the surface.
Photo in the process of installing the patch
As for the plastic panels, they will have to be replaced if damaged. This is one of the disadvantages of this finishing technology, since the price of PVC or sandwich is very significant.
An equally common problem is the deformation of a part of the casing due to a change in the dimensions of the opening (shrinkage) or an increase in humidity in the room. (See also How to Install a Plastic Window Sill: Features.)
In this situation, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:
Carefully make an incision around the perimeter of the deformed panel using a paint knife. This will allow us to preserve the finish on the rest of the slope.
We dismantle the damaged part as carefully as possible.
If the reason for the deformation lies in changing the dimensions of the opening, then we simply reduce the dimensions of the part by cutting it on one side. If the panel itself has become unusable (the plastic is heated and bent, the drywall is swollen), we replace the element with a new one.
The deformed panel must be replaced with a new one.
Note! When replacing, check the safety and condition of the heat-insulating material, and also check the space behind the casing for the presence of condensation.
After the panel is returned to its place and secured, we proceed to the restoration of the finish.
Much less noticeable is the damage to the slopes due to waterlogging. Most often, gypsum plasterboard structures suffer from this, however, the plastic sheathing can also be damaged if excessive condensation occurs.
The outer part must be finished with a vapor-permeable material
Note! The appearance of mold is a signal that the process has gone too far, and measures must be taken immediately.
Repair in this case consists in a comprehensive elimination of the problem:
First, we need to ensure the free exit of water vapor outside the installation seam. To do this, we open the outer slopes, re-plaster them and paint them with a vapor-permeable composition. If this is not done, all our efforts will go to waste.
We also dismantle the inner slopes, taking care not to damage the panels (they can be used again). All surfaces under the cladding are carefully treated with bactericidal and fungicidal agents, and all cavities are blown out with polyurethane foam.
Next, we need to provide waterproofing insulation placed inside the slope. To minimize the ingress of moisture into the mineral wool, it should be covered with a vapor barrier membrane. (See also the article Condensation on the balcony: features.)
Also useful will be the waterproofing of the very junction of the window to the wall. For this, a special mounting tape is used.
Using vapor permeable tape
VIDEO When the repair work is over, we restore the slopes, fixing the plasterboard or plastic sheathing in the same places.
Video (click to play).
Do-it-yourself repair of window slopes can be carried out without dismantling the window structure itself.Of course, we will have to work hard, especially if we want to minimize destruction - but in any case, you can find a way out. The main thing is not to let the situation take its course and carry out restoration work as soon as the need arises. To successfully master the described techniques, we recommend that you study the video in this article.