So what kind of window sills do you have in your house? I have only lived in houses with wooden window frames / sills, but our current house has a different type of window sill than the traditional wooden frame construction. This is our second ’60s house we bought, but this is the first to have stone window sills in the older parts of the house (later additions have more’ 80s style wood). extendable window frames).
While some of them are made of a pretty marble that I like, most are made of a dull brown granite that looks kind of dated now that we’ve renovated and freshened up the areas around the windows.
While it is possible to replace the window sills with another stone, it’s no small matter (especially if the window is installed on the stone) so painting seemed like the next best thing! But what is the best paint for stone window sills? Latex, oil or an epoxy? I’ll show you what I did and how it turned out!
First, you should use some larger-grit sandpaper to lightly roughen the shiny surface of your stone so that the paint adheres better. Technically, the primer I used says you don’t have to paint to make it stick, but to be honest I always do that anyway, especially when it’s a more difficult surface to get a good bond between the material and the To achieve color. Wipe up any sanding dust so the area is clean and dry.
Use an adhesive primer to cover your stone as the first layer. Take care of the primer and let it dry sufficiently before applying a top coat. It really makes a difference to use an adhesive primer made specifically for stone. Even if you choose a different brand, make sure it is suitable for smooth surfaces and stone / masonry for best results.
Paint over your primer with some semi-gloss paint and allow enough time to dry between coats (another important key to setting the paint properly). For these final layers I would use a roller with a low pile (cut in around the edges with a brush if needed) to give a smooth look, as you can really see brush strokes on projects like this one.
Now you can usually use oil-based acrylic paint Primers if you opt for an oil-based masonry primer. So you should be able to use your regular trim paint that will match the rest of your trim, as long as your primer has had time to dry completely before applying the top coat.
Doesn’t that look a lot fresher ?! Now you may be wondering how long-lasting the paint on these window sills will be if they wear out. While they are certainly not as good as indestructible as a real white stone sleeper would be, it is very similar to a wooden bench you would paint in, where it shows more wear and tear the more it is used / touched, but it can always go with it more paint needs to be touched up (although overall I think lacquered wood will withstand scrubbing better).
If you’re wondering when not to paint a stone plank, I have a long granite plank in our living room that I hate, but we keep putting objects on it, sitting on it, or making cats jump on and off it. So I decided not to paint and just leave it as it is until we can either swap it out entirely with a white brick or find a way to build a wooden cabinet around it instead.
You can also use a pure white epoxy countertop painting kit for a more durable finish if you want to skip the marbling part and just leave it white (Elsie used it to cover her granite island). But these kits are a little more expensive and your final product will be pretty shiny, so you might not want this look and go for the method I did instead.
One day it would be nice to remove the stone benches and cover up the entire window, but I’m so glad that a little sanding and some paint gave us a fresher look without breaking the bank or spending a lot of time on them. Do you have stone window sills? Do you love or hate her xx. Laura
How to paint stone window sills
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First, you should use some larger-grit sandpaper to lightly roughen the shiny surface of your stone so that the paint adheres better. Technically, the primer I used says you don’t have to paint to make it stick, but to be honest I always do that anyway, especially when it’s a more difficult surface to get a good bond between the material and the To achieve color. Wipe up any sanding dust so the area is clean and dry.
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Use an adhesive primer to cover your stone as the first layer. Take care of the primer and let it dry sufficiently before applying a top coat. It really makes a difference to use an adhesive primer made specifically for stone. Even if you choose a different brand, make sure it is suitable for smooth surfaces and stone / masonry for best results.
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Paint over your primer with some semi-gloss paint and allow enough time to dry between coats (another important key to setting the paint properly). For these final layers I would use a roller with a low pile (cut in on the edges with a brush if necessary) to achieve a smooth look, as you can really see brush strokes on projects like this one.
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Now you can usually use oil-based acrylic paint Primers if you opt for an oil-based masonry primer. So you should be able to use your regular trim paint that will match the rest of your trim, as long as your primer has had time to dry completely before applying the top coat.
PS I love these table lamps (similar here!) And these side tables are perfect for the room!
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman
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