How To Remove An Interior Wooden Window Sill

In this video i help out one of my subscribers and give you step by step instructions to repair a water damaged window sill.

How to remove an interior wooden window sill.

First we ran a cutting blade this is my favorite caulk removing tool around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill. Step 2 removing the window sill. Next you will remove the old nails. Fill any holes with wood filler.

Not difficult to do and only ta. Cut underneath the windowsill along the. How to replace an interior window sill. First adjust the circular saw so that the depth of the saw blade is the same as the thickness of the sill.

Depending on how rotted your window sill is it may be an easy or more difficult job. Insert the tip of a utility knife between the sill and the trim. Wipe down the wood between sandings. Often caulk is used at corners and seams.

Begin the cut at the outside edge and proceed towards the window. Press the edge of the pry. Slide a wide putty knife between the wall and the trim under the windowsill. Depending on how the sill was installed there will likely be a 1 4 inch by 1 2 inch piece of profiled wooden trim.

Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. Go from coarse to medium to fine grit as the old finish or problems with the wood are addressed. You might need to use a pry bar to get this process started and then move on to a claw hammer. Use the rag and utility knife to clean away any debris left on the window frame.

This is done to simplify the removal process. Most likely you will have to use a utility knife to break the caulked seal along the sill. Cut the sill in half. Use a utility knife and if necessary a hammer to carefully break and remove any caulking or sealant that s binding the old sill to the.

Cut between the windowsill and trim to cut the caulk. If parts of the sill or caulk remain use.