How To Remove An Interior Wooden Window Sill

Cut underneath the windowsill along the.

How to remove an interior wooden window sill.

Take the cut as far as space will allow then turn the saw off and remove the saw. Next you will remove the old nails. Depending on how rotted your window sill is it may be an easy or more difficult job. Sand the windowsill with your sanding block starting with the coarse block if you are removing old varnish.

If parts of the sill or caulk remain use. Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. Not difficult to do and only ta. In this video i help out one of my subscribers and give you step by step instructions to repair a water damaged window sill.

Press the edge of the pry. Often caulk is used at corners and seams. You might need to use a pry bar to get this process started and then move on to a claw hammer. How to replace an interior window sill.

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. Cut the sill in half. This is done to simplify the removal process. Slide a wide putty knife between the wall and the trim under the windowsill.

Insert the tip of a utility knife between the sill and the trim. Most likely you will have to use a utility knife to break the caulked seal along the sill. Use the rag and utility knife to clean away any debris left on the window frame. Go from coarse to medium to fine grit as the old finish or problems with the wood are addressed.

Cut between the windowsill and trim to cut the caulk. We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind. Wipe down the wood between sandings. 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.

Step 2 removing the window sill. Fill any holes with wood filler.