How To Remove An Interior Wooden Window Sill

Go from coarse to medium to fine grit as the old finish or problems with the wood are addressed.

How to remove an interior wooden window sill.

Next you will remove the old nails. This is done to simplify the removal process. Step 2 removing the window sill. Wipe down the wood between sandings.

Use the rag and utility knife to clean away any debris left on the window frame. If parts of the sill or caulk remain use. First adjust the circular saw so that the depth of the saw blade is the same as the thickness of the sill. Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage.

Use a utility knife and if necessary a hammer to carefully break and remove any caulking or sealant that s binding the old sill to the. First we ran a cutting blade this is my favorite caulk removing tool around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill. In this video i help out one of my subscribers and give you step by step instructions to repair a water damaged window sill. Often caulk is used at corners and seams.

Depending on how rotted your window sill is it may be an easy or more difficult job. Insert the tip of a utility knife between the sill and the trim. Fill any holes with wood filler. Begin the cut at the outside edge and proceed towards the window.

Sand the windowsill with your sanding block starting with the coarse block if you are removing old varnish. Press the edge of the pry. Most likely you will have to use a utility knife to break the caulked seal along the sill. Slide a wide putty knife between the wall and the trim under the windowsill.

Not difficult to do and only ta. Cut underneath the windowsill along the. How to replace an interior window sill. You might need to use a pry bar to get this process started and then move on to a claw hammer.

Cut the sill in half. Depending on how the sill was installed there will likely be a 1 4 inch by 1 2 inch piece of profiled wooden trim.