How to Make a Dry, Scratched Wooden Window Still Look New

If you have wooden window frames and window sills, you might feel frustrated if the wood becomes dried out, scratched or scraped. One solution is to repair those unsightly windows by filling in the scratches and sealing the wood. Although you can hire a professional to repair the wood windows, you can save money by repairing them yourself, using a few basic and inexpensive materials from a hardware or home-improvement store.

Wood putty
Small trowel
Wood stain
Sponge brush
Clear varnish
Paintbrush, 2-inch flat

Instructions

- 1
  Smooth a 1/4-inch thick layer of wood putty over the entire wood window frame using a small trowel. Scrape off the putty using the trowel also, as this will push the wood putty into the grooves and scratches, and take it away from areas where the putty is not needed.
- 2
  Allow the wood putty to air dry in place for eight to 12 hours.
- 3
  Spread wood stain over the entire wooden window frame using a sponge brush. Select any color of wood stain you prefer, and apply it in a thin layer. Apply additional layers of stain if you want the color to appear more saturated. Let the wood stain dry for eight to 12 hours.
- 4
  Apply a medium layer of clear varnish over the entire wooden window frame using a 2-inch flat paintbrush. Select glossy varnish if you want the wood to look shiny, or choose matte if you want the wood to look more flat. As with the putty and stain, allow the varnish to dry for eight to 12 hours.

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