waterproofing and indoor wooden window

Mar 15, 2006 5 Replies
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I need to waterproof a wooden sash window in the bathroom, to protect it from the shower.



It's already had a coat of oil paint, but from past experience that won't be enough in the long term.



I was thinking of applying 3 coats of Rustins Yacht Varnish. This does have the disadvantage of gradually discolouring over time, but would I imagine otherwise do the trick.



Does anyone have any comments on my plan, or suggestions for alternatives (I'm not interested in changing the window, or resiting the shower)?



Thanks for your help,



Chris



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Install a fan or open the window.

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How wet is it getting? Splashing or soaking? I'd have thought a solution which avoids it getting wet would be preferable.

Shower curtain (yeuch) in front of it?

David

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The message from " snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com" contains these words:

Couldn't you run the shower curtain a bit further round?

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Exterior gloss, several coats, and seal the edges - ideally overlap the paint onto the surround (by less than the width of the sealant you'll apply afterwards).

Chris

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In message , " snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com" writes

does the window protrude into the shower, or is recessed into the wall?

In our old house we had a small louvered window (used to be the toilet) that was recessed into the wall (flush with the outside) I fitted a piece of frosted glass in the recess - set back so as to leave ledge. I made a frame of aluminium angle and then set the glass in this using silicone sealant. The was enough ventilation from the louvres to prevent any condensation/mould etc. in the gap between the windows.

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