Some time ago I asked a similar question, but none of the suggestions were acceptable to, uh, "she who must be obeyed".
And I forgot to say that the existing splashboard wasn't just wood, but an actual window, with the usual wood frame, molding (sp?), pane-separators, etc.
Right now it's painted in an off-white or eggshell color, via an acryllic paint.
Which is of course getting destroyed, by the usual water, detergent, etc.
Hi, One hint, how about glass blocks? Run your imagination wild!
The problem is probably paint technique, not the paint itself. The panes and moldings have to be sealed up so moisture doesn't seep between them, inside and out. Does outside need reglazing/repainting? On inside, paint so that the edge of the paint doesn't stop on the molding, but has about 1/16" onto the glass. That way, slop or condensation doesn't get into the wood and cause the paint to peel/crack. If that doesn't work, nothing will.
Of course, a cute little planter would block some of the splashing and possibly benefit from added moisture....how in the world does wife get so much onto the window?
Any oil paint. Best of those would be a polyurethane one rather than alkyd.
And keep in mind that nothing lasts forever.
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Well, I do a lot of the dishes, and use the squirt hose, which reflects off to the back.
David
Dont use the hose. I took mine iut and put in something useful....liquid hand soap dipenser..
JImmie
Good idea. If you splash water all over even a backsplash won't help. What I'd do is just keep the water off the window. And how I'd do that is with a portable backsplash kept under the sink or off to the side, depending on how presentable you make it. Could be s strip of plexiglas or a plastic cutting board, etc. Glue some weather stripping or sponge on the bottom edge, and stick it upright behind the faucets when you figure you'll be splashing water on the window. Nice project, and an easy one.
--Vic
Its time for a decent dishwasher and get rid of the spritzer. Then clean and paint the window area as SWMBO orders.
Joe
Its time for a decent dishwasher and get rid of the spritzer. Then clean and paint the window area as SWMBO orders.
Joe
DITTO...
I find it useful for washing hard-to-reach areas of the sink & counter, but find it clumsy to pull out & retract.
HB
Does your situation look anything like this:
What's your wife doing to it?
Cindy Hamilton
Mine is like that, a splashboard, and a few inches of wall from the sink top to the window. David says his window is on the same level as the sink top, with nothing between. Different. Odd design. Sounds like the sink was moved from its original location and put up against the window.
--Vic
this is common in older houses in az. sounds like a passthrough window to the patio/pool. lets mom keep an eye on the kids whilst doing the dishes.
Legal separation, followed by divorce proceedings.
Easy answer (but perhaps unacceptable ONE house resident) -- KEEP it pulled out, all the way. Let the "head" live, say, in the dish-rack.
David
What, just stick the dishes into the washer with food sticking to them? Or even just "dish". And the food dries and hardens onto the plate(s) for several days until dishwasher gets somewhat filled? (Two-person household)
Man, I *like* that squirter -- blasts food right off the plate, spritz it with squirt-bottle 5%dawn 95%water, give a quick brush stroke or two, and set into the drying rack on counter.
That idea of plastic barrier is interesting -- heck, I'd just leave it there, until guests arrive, I suppose. (But, alas and alak, I'm not totally in charge here!)
David
WOW, so nice and clean!
No way I'm going to post a photo, no sireee!
More like, what am *I* doing to it?
Well, oil-based is clearly the correct solution, but vetoed, because all the current paint would have to be scraped off down to the wood, and deemed way too much work.
So we bought some non-oil-based but still water "resistant", which we'll put on in a week or two.
David
LOL I was just looking for portable slash guard to keep my kitchen window f rom getting so disgusting. I hate cleaning windows to begin with so EXTRA window cleaning won't do. Did you ever find something that works? I'll co ntinue my search and let you know if I find anything.
I hate cleaning windows to begin with so EXTRA window cleaning won't do. Did you ever find something that works? I'll continue my search and let you know if I find anything.
Oh PLEASE do!! I'm sure the OP is still searching for a solution FOUR YEARS after he posted his request.
I'm having the same problem.. So if anyone has any other ideas.. Please shed some light
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