Should I reglaze or use silicone to fix the removed glaze on my interior window frames, and is it okay to wait a week before addressing the issue to prevent fogging on the other windows?
Asked by Oliver Gagnon 
8 months ago
Last Updated: April 23, 2024
I was painting my interior window frames and ended up removing the glaze by mistake when trying to take off the silicone around the glass.
Should I reapply the glaze or use silicone instead? And is it okay if I wait a week before fixing it? One window is fogged up, and I’m concerned about the rest.
I’d really appreciate your advice! Thank you!
Opt for glazing instead of caulk. And if the window is foggy, it might have a broken seal that glazing won’t fix.
Absolutely go with glazing….
Oh, that’s a little bump in the road, huh? If you’ve taken off the glaze already, I’d suggest applying new glaze instead of using silicone. Glaze usually gives a better seal and finish. Silicone might be a quick solution, but it might not hold up as well or look as neat.
Waiting a week should be fine in most cases, but keep an eye on that foggy window. Excess moisture can lead to other issues like mold or rot.
I hope this advice helps!
Robert
I really value your advice to opt for re-glazing over using silicone. Quick question: Should I make the new glaze thicker/wider than the original or match its width?
I’d recommend keeping everything as is
If your windows are foggy or have moisture, it’s likely that the argon gas has escaped, from what I’ve seen. I have a few windows in my recently bought house that we need to replace for this very reason. The inspector mentioned that this is more than just a cosmetic problem because the trapped moisture could freeze and create more serious issues, possibly even breaking the windows if there’s enough moisture.