What if my sash window is stuck?

If your sash window is stuck with paint, don’t panic – there’s an easy fix. All you need is a blade that’s thin enough to slice through the paint without interfering with the surrounding wood. A Stanley knife is an obvious candidate. Run the knife slowly along the edge of the frame. If the paint proves too resilient, then your next step should be to use a steel scraper, and failing that, a hammer and chisel. You might find that any resistance offered by the window will vanish quickly, so don’t be tempted to risk damaging the window with too much force.

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