Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows.
Fix cracked window putty.
Clean the glass with dish soap.
Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing.
Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty.
If the putty is badly cracked you can pry away large chunks quickly with a putty knife.
In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.
Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork.
With a heat gun in one hand and a stiff putty knife in the other heat the putty to soften it and gouge it out.
If it s a hairline crack.
Replacement is the answer.
Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired.
Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns.
Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide.
Step 3 apply the putty.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must.
Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a.
Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty.
Mix up the two part epoxy.