Installing a wooden window sill with your own hands will not take much time even for a beginner, if you have at hand detailed instructions. It is for this purpose that this article was written, let's proceed to the study.
Obviously, the installation of a window sill in a wooden house will be carried out using high-quality natural boards, but what makes you use this product in the "stone jungle", where synthetic materials play a leading role in interior decoration? Indeed, today plastic has practically replaced everything natural from our apartments, because it is easy to maintain, significantly cheaper and quite durable. A modern man there is no time to think about a healthy atmosphere in the house and constantly take care of the safety of natural elements of decoration.
But, time began to turn back, synthetic chemistry is less and less satisfying to the consumer, and wood is the most accessible from natural materials for window sill decoration. Of course there are fans natural stone, for example, but still the price category of such a product is closer to "gold". Besides modern options window sills made of wood are not as clumsy as in the USSR, they already have their own style, quite elegant and restrained, which allows them to organically fit into both a modest interior and a very sophisticated one.
Installing a wooden window sill will give you many advantages, even if your windows are made of PVC profile . natural material will definitely get rid of the external "coldness" of plastic, even such small detail will bring a good share of comfort to the room. In addition, the tree has long been known for its "smart" mechanism for regulating heat and moisture in the room, it is not for nothing that even entire houses have long been built from this material. Therefore, such a window sill is not afraid of severe cold and wet autumn, it always remains relatively warm, and the radiator located under the window will not cause the release of toxins that the plastic fellow “sinned”, according to some scientists.
Many will object that natural material capricious in operation, you can’t pour anything on it or put it hot. These are relics of the past modern technologies allow you to process the tree in such a way that it is not afraid of such accidents, however, if you are not going to deliberately check this daily. Well, we have already mentioned a word about the aesthetic side, there are many styles of such window sills. You can traditionally make this device correct form and polished to a shine, and lovers interesting designs suitable option for rough wood.
If you do not want to buy a finished product, you can make it yourself. You will need a well-dried, carefully planed board without knots and chips. Choose which side will be outside and which will lie on the wall. Here on inner surface you will need to make a drip to remove moisture from the wall. This is a regular groove 5 mm deep and about 8 mm wide, which is made about 2-3 cm from the front edge of the board. It remains to cut the board to the length you need (this parameter should be 15 cm larger than the window opening).
But you choose the width yourself, the option is considered optimal when the protrusion into the room is about 7 cm. The tree is also treated with compounds against the harmful effects of dampness and open fire. Choice finished product should be carried out in the same way, focusing on the geometric data of the window frame and opening. It remains to find out how to put a wooden window sill, we will talk about this later.
How to install a wooden window sill quickly and reliably?
Now let's proceed directly to the installation, the natural material is complicated in that it is very sensitive to errors in this process, so we will be more careful than ever.
How to put a wooden window sill - step by step diagram
Step 1: Preparing the Walls
To figure out how to install a wooden window sill, you need to start not at all from the board itself, but from the place where we place it. The base on which the object of our attention will be located is thoroughly cleaned of dust and debris, because this was preceded by installation window profile. Next, you should carefully moisten it with water, because in most cases it is used to fix the window sill. cement mortar. If the base is not solid, that is, there is a recess with heating communications under the window, then you will need to put wooden or metal horizontal supports on top of this niche so that the window sill does not hang in the air. And for reliability, the board itself can be "dressed" around the perimeter in a metal profile.
Step 2: Leveling the window sill
With rare exceptions, the walls that serve as the base are located on the same level, so you will need to first set the window sill evenly with wedges. In addition, you need to set the plane of the board so that it falls slightly towards the room. It will help to determine these small degrees. Once you have obtained the desired slope in all directions, fix the wedges with several portions of mortar so that this position will not change again by any chance, and remove the board from the seat.
The window sill is not only a mandatory constructive, but also an aesthetic and practical element of any window. Correctly chosen installed window sill to keep warm in a house or apartment, it will help to create a finished, original, neat look of a window in the interior of any room.
A wooden window sill, by far, is the simplest, although not quite cheap way make your apartment warm, cozy and unique.
Window sills: functions
window sill or windowsill- an important technical element of any window, performing many functions:
- protects from cold: a properly installed window sill prevents the penetration of cold into the room,
- used as a shelf: this shelf can be used, extra bed storage or decorative stand for flowers and souvenirs,
- used as a place to create winter garden: correctly and beautifully placed flower vases on the windowsill will create the effect of a minimalist garden or a real winter garden,
- used as a place for reading or relaxing: in the case of organizing a pre-designed (wide and durable) window sill on which you can sit, watching the beauties outside the window or reading your favorite books,
- used as an additional / main workplace: a wide and long window sill is very similar to a countertop, so it is often used as a full-fledged desktop,
- gives the window a finished look: correctly selected to the interior of the room or the whole house, the window sill will decorate the room and create a unique comfort;
A well-installed window sill, practically, from any material, can combine the performance of these diverse, at first glance, functions.
Window sills: types
Windowsill - a popular part of the window block, which can be of any kind.
According to the installation method, all window sills can be divided into:
- wide, can reach a width of more than 50 cm. Such window sills are installed in the event of wide load-bearing external walls the building itself, as well as to create additional usable area of the window sill itself, decorating the battery.
- narrow, the width of such a window sill can be no more than 10 cm. Most often, the choice of such a window sill width is due design features building or the location of windows (for example, skylights).
- formal: the window sill itself is absent, but its function is performed by the slope under the window or the window sill is so small that it cannot perform any function other than protection from the cold.
- with launch on the wall: This classic version installation of window sills. Launch, on average - 10-20 cm, but can be less / more, depending on additional features placed on the windowsill.
- without launching on the wall: economical option installation of a window sill, because allows you to save on the cost of the window sill, by reducing its length.
- straight,universal option which will suit any interior.
- various forms. The rounded outlines of the window sill, although not suitable for everyone, will add originality and functionality to the interior.
According to the type of material used are:
- plastic pvc window sills, the most common and still in demand version of the window sill. The cheapest and most affordable, although not the highest quality: not heat-resistant, easily scratched.
- acrylic coated plastic window sills - a variant of the improved PVC window sill. Acrylic window sill is heat-resistant, resistant to abrasives.
- window sills artificial stone , more expensive and not suitable for any interior version of the window sill. The disadvantages of a window sill made of artificial stone are not resistance to high temperatures and abrasive.
- window sills made of natural stone, high-quality, expensive, and again, not for everyone suitable option window sill.
- MDF window sills, a variant of the window sill that is gaining popularity, in its external and technical specifications reminiscent of wood, but cheaper.
- window sills made of plasterboard or plaster and ennobled with tiles, artificial stone.
- wooden window sills, the most environmentally friendly, stylish and versatile window sill option for any interior. But, like any tree, a wooden window sill requires special attention when choosing a board, the type of wood from which it is made, installing and caring for it. After all, a tree is afraid of excessive moisture and dryness of the air (it can lead, they can crack), it is subject to decay and the effects of a fungus: one cannot do without mandatory protective measures.
Installation of wooden window sills video
Installation of wooden window sills in brick, block or panel house similar to the installation of any other window sill, from any material.
From the tool we need:
square,
Roulette,
Level,
Brush and container for primer,
Foam gun with nozzles - wedges for adjusting the level / plane of the window sill.
When the dimensions of the window sill are determined and clearly correlated with the dimensions of the lower window slope, we answer the following questions:
- how to prepare a wooden window sill for installation: we process the window sill with moisture protective compounds, especially at the junction of the tree to the walls and window opening.
- how to prepare the surface of the window opening for the installation of a future wooden window sill: dedust and prime, window seams, where necessary - foam.
- how to put a wooden window sill: here everyone decides for himself whether to put the window sill according to the level - with the help of a measuring tool - the bubble or laser level, or to start from the level at which the window is installed.
- how to fix a wooden window sill: wooden window sill in panel or brick house is laid on the foam, in addition, on the outside of the window, you can fix the window sill and the window frame using self-tapping screws, while the self-tapping screw must pass through the entire window frame and enter the window sill by at least 4 cm. If the window sill is very wide and significantly protrudes beyond the lower window slope, you need to additionally take care of strengthening the window sill: install on the slope, using self-tapping screws, strong metal corners, wooden blocks or mount the pins in the wall under the slope, having previously drilled holes for them in the window sill itself. And only after that, install the window sill on the foam.
To the question of how to install a wooden window sill in a brick or panel house, it is quite exhaustive to answer the video:
But the installation of window sills in a wooden house has its own characteristics: planning the installation of a window sill and a place for it is prepared at the stage of forming a window opening and installing a window.
So, for example, in a wooden house, with a good woodworking machine, you can save a lot on buying and installing a window sill, because. as a wooden window sill, a sash can act - the supporting structure of a window opening in a wooden house.
But, if it is nevertheless decided to install a wooden window sill, then it is worth fixing it to the jamb with self-tapping screws and special adhesive compositions for a tree.
Although the installation of a wooden window sill with your own hands is possible with experience and taking into account the characteristics of the tree that is used as a material for the window sill, nevertheless, the installation of a wooden window sill is a matter that should be entrusted to a professional:
Among the materials used in interior decoration premises, wood is gaining more and more popularity. More precisely, it regains its once lost popularity. At one time, thanks to the development of the chemical industry, plastic polymers almost replaced wood from among finishing materials. However, the demand for wooden interior elements has arisen again. And this is understandable, since there is little that can be compared with a tree in terms of naturalness and aesthetic appeal. Increasingly, wood is used as a material for the manufacture of window sills. About how to install a wooden window sill with your own hands and what rules must be followed, and will be discussed below.
Why choose
In order to finally make sure that the installation of a wooden window sill in an apartment or a private house is a good enough idea, it is enough to get acquainted with some of the unique properties of this material.
- A wooden window sill will have excellent performance characteristics. Here, first of all, the complete naturalness of the material is implied, and therefore such a window sill can be installed even in a children's room.
- The material is durable and resistant to various kinds of influences. This refers to both changes in temperature and humidity, and chemical substances used, for example, during room cleaning.
- It should also be mentioned that wood leaves plastic counterparts far behind in terms of aesthetics. IN construction stores you can find the most various options these decorative elements. In this sense, even the most demanding taste can be satisfied. You can choose a window sill for any interior option.
Before proceeding to the description of the technological process installation of a wooden window sill, it is necessary to slightly clarify the rules in accordance with which the choice should be made.
- First of all, you should pay attention to the integrity of this element. You need to look at the end of the product. Cracks and chips should not be either on the surface or in the very structure of the wood.
- When choosing wood products, the type of wood used for manufacturing is also of considerable importance. In the case of a window sill, you should pay attention to hard rocks. Among them, the undisputed leader is oak. You can also look at beech, chestnut or pine.
- And, of course, it would be wrong to ignore the aesthetic side of the issue of choice. There are many shades of wood, textures too, not to mention the pattern of wood. And if we add to this just a huge number of various varnishes, stains and impregnations, then we can say that such a window sill will not only cope well with its tasks, but also act as a genuine decoration of the entire interior.
Here you can also add that if there is a desire to make the interior truly unique, then the window sill can be made independently. All you need is the right size and appearance a board that needs to be brought to the required size (which, by the way, should be about 10 cm more sizes opening) and impregnate with special protective compounds. When all this is absorbed and dries, you can proceed to the installation itself.
But before that, on the inner surface of the future window sill, it is necessary to perform the so-called teardrop. This is a small groove, about 8 mm wide and 3 - 5 mm deep, designed to remove moisture that can and most likely will form on the inner surface of the window sill as a result of temperature changes.
After the window sill has been selected, you can proceed with its installation. It is best to divide the work into several stages and carry them out sequentially.
Preparation
First of all, surface preparation must be carried out. It's about whether it's new house or is it about overhaul, after the installation of window blocks, construction debris must have remained that must be removed.
Also at this stage, it is necessary to level the surface intended for the installation of the window sill as much as possible. If even slight distortions are observed, then they must be removed with the help of wooden wedges. The only distortion that is allowed in this case is a slight slope of the window sill plane towards the room, but we are talking here about a few millimeters.
Installation
When the base is ready, you can begin the installation of the wooden window sill itself. Typically, this process is carried out using cement mixture. That is, it is necessary to prepare a certain amount of cement-sand mixture. Here we can say that there should be enough mortar so that it hides the upper planes of the wooden wedges used in leveling the plane by 3-5 mm. After that, the wooden window sill is laid on top and pressed down. Excess solution is simply removed with a spatula.
Sealing and fixing
After the above actions, in principle, you can do without additional measures, but in order to achieve the best effect, additional fixation of the window sill will not be superfluous. In the case when not only window sills, but also frames of window blocks are made of wood, you can proceed as follows.
WITH reverse side windows, right through the frame, a pair of self-tapping screws must be screwed into the window sill. Length additional elements fasteners should be selected so that the screws enter the window sill by at least 5 cm. Such measures will not be superfluous and will allow you not to worry about the strength of the window sill fastening. This is especially important if this element of window trim will be used to install bowls with flowers or other decorative elements on it.
Also, one should not forget that all the gaps remaining after the work must be sealed with mounting foam or silicone sealants. In this case, it will be possible not to worry about what will blow from under the windowsill.
Installation Features
To the above, it will not be superfluous to add that in order to properly install the window sill, it is necessary to keep in mind certain features that this process has.
- The width of the window sill is considered optimal if it protrudes from the wall at a distance of about 7-8 cm. This is quite enough in most cases. But, if it is supposed to use a window sill for placement, for example, a large number flowers or it is planned to equip an additional resting place on the windowsill (and this happens much more often than it might seem at first glance), then the width of the window sill may not be enough, and therefore you will have to mount a wider element. In order for its fastening to be strong enough to withstand the weight of a person, additional supports must be mounted under the window sill. Rods can be used as them metal fittings. For which holes must first be made.
- Mounting foam can be used as the material on which the window sill is installed. It must, like a solution, be applied in sufficient quantities to the base, and then put the window sill. Thus, it is possible to reduce the total time of work and achieve maximum tightness of the window.
- Installing a wooden window sill is possible not only if the window blocks are also made of this material, but also in combination with plastic. With the right choice color palette, a wooden window sill is quite capable of harmonizing with a plastic window, moreover, this structural element can add some zest to the faceless plastic stamping than bring individuality to the appearance of the room.
In conclusion, we can add that it is quite possible to install a wooden window sill on your own, but in order for the result to be guaranteed successful, especially if there is not enough experience in carrying out such work, it would be better to entrust the work to specialists and, if desired, control the process.
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In this video, an ash wood window sill is installed:
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One of the most the best materials for the manufacture of wooden window sills, it is oak, as it has many beneficial properties and qualities. The most important property of oak is its density, which ensures durability in use and, as a result, the high quality of the resulting wooden window sills from oak, the very beautiful texture of oak gives the window sill an excellent appearance, and after decades you realize the correct choice, oak window sills manifest themselves through the centuries.
It is also worth noting that oak window sills have good hiding power when treated with stain, varnish, oil, which is great for any interiors and any premises, because you will not have problems with color. Moreover, over time, oak window sills do not change their properties.
Before creating oak window sills, the wood is dried for more than fifty days in drying chamber in such a way that internal stresses, cracking and warping of the material do not occur, it is the oak drying stage that is the most important and expensive, requiring high energy costs, so oak cannot be cheap think about what can happen to your window sill if it is made from low-quality raw materials ... the window sill is on the junction of heat and cold and poor-quality processing is guaranteed to lead to sad consequences. Therefore, we pay special attention to this even at the stage of preparing all materials for the manufacture of oak window sills.
The optimal material for the manufacture of window sills from valuable species of wood can be considered exactly the Far Eastern ash in terms of price, quality and appearance to the characteristics of wooden window sills from ash best option. That is, it looks like an oak window sill, it is not inferior in terms of characteristics, and somewhere it surpasses it, but it costs an order of magnitude more affordable, as they say, why overpay.
By choosing ash window sills, you can be sure that it will serve you for many years and will not bother you. The professionalism of our masters, combined with the use modern equipment and designing allow us to produce window sills from ash, which will undoubtedly please you and your loved ones. quality material combined with a well-designed project, high-precision manufacturing, professional painting and installation will ensure the highest quality and the best high result.
Larch wooden window sills are a unique product. As they say, all of Venice rests on our larch. The most affordable window sill, made of dense wood, for their manufacture can rightly be considered precisely 
larch, in terms of price-quality ratio to characteristics, larch window sills are the most affordable in their price category. Yes, many say that it is very similar in appearance to a pine, but this is only at first glance. In terms of characteristics and density, it is in no way inferior, and somewhere superior, to many species such as birch or elm, but it is an order of magnitude more affordable. And the property of larch to resist water, fungi, mold makes it truly unique for the manufacture of window sills, since the cold of the wall and the window acts on the window sill on the one hand, and on the other hand there is heat from the heating radiator.
One can talk endlessly about the decorative role of larch window sills in the interior. But the very first question that the owner of the house decides is the choice of material. Of course, much will be determined by style, but there are a number of certain rules. Let us briefly characterize the main materials used for the manufacture of window sills. For the manufacture of window sills, various types of wood are used: soft (this is pine) and hard (Far Eastern oak, Far Eastern ash, Siberian larch, etc.).
Pine window sills are the most budgetary and common type of solid wood window sills. Pine wood window sills are suitable for those who frame windows in country house and doesn't want to pay. The only drawback in them is the lack of density, but this drawback can become an advantage when performing design delights such as aging wood (removing softer layers with a stitching machine). But if you properly care for pine window sills, they will last for many, many years and will please the eye with their warmth and beauty of natural wood.
Installing a wooden window sill is important not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a functional one. Products are made from various types of wood and its derivatives, different sizes and depending on the purpose of the room. Self-assembly will not become a problem if you know the main stages and take the work with all responsibility.
You can make a window sill from any type of wood, the main thing is to decide for what purpose and where this interior detail will be installed. Hardwood, for example, oak, resistant to moisture and temperature extremes, has long term services, but the cost of such a product will cost a pretty penny. Such material is suitable for window sills that will be used as working area or coasters for heavy flower pots.
A budget option would be pine or spruce. Window sills from these species are easy to install and do not need antiseptic treatment due to the increased resin content. You can install a larch board. It is not as expensive as oak, but has properties coniferous trees. The shade of the window sill made of larch is more noble, which determines its demand among buyers. There are several criteria for choosing wood for installing a wooden window sill with your own hands:
- board integrity. At its ends, as well as inside the wood structure itself, there should be no flaws (chips, cracks, knots, etc.);
- the type of wood must be strong. It is better to choose oak, beech, hornbeam. Less strong are larch, pine, chestnut, cedar, but they have a beautiful pattern;
- texture and color of the board. How many species, so many shades and patterns of wood can be found. The choice depends on individual preferences and interior design.
In addition to solid wood, glued wood, chipboard and MDF are used. Unlike solid wood, a glued board does not deform from moisture, it costs much less, but it looks no worse. In the desire to save even more, it is better to give preference to MDF or chipboard. The raw material is pressed wood shavings covered with laminate on top. The material is also good because it has many options for textures and shades. With it, you can give the window sill the appearance of marble, stone, with a matte or glossy surface.
If you approach with all responsibility the choice of material for the window sill, then in addition to the functional element, you can get a real decoration of the room. Already on sale finished products, but you can try and do it, and then install the wooden window sills yourself.
Necessary tools and materials for installing a wooden window sill
Before installing a wooden window sill, preparatory measures should be taken. First of all, you need to prepare tools and materials:
- window sill board (ready-made or made by yourself);
- building level;
- square and ruler;
- measuring tape;
- mounting foam and a gun for her;
- marker;
- solution container;
- brushes and rollers;
- pegs or bars to regulate the installation of the window sill.
Make sure you have all the tools so you don't have to look for them in the process.
Wall preparation before installation
Installation of wooden window sills begins with preparation. The surface on which the window sill board will be laid requires special attention. Surely, after installing the window structure, there was excess cement, dust, and other construction debris. From them it is necessary to carefully clean the surface. The sides are tapped out. This is necessary so that the board is firmly fixed in the wall. For better retention, it is better to “drown” the window sill into the slopes to a depth of 1-2 cm. If metal corners are encountered during the manufacture of recesses, they must be carefully cut with a grinder and selected with a chisel.
A primer and water are applied to the cleaned wall. If there is a recess under the base in which communications pass, then horizontal supports made of metal or wood are laid on top of it to hold the window sill.
Window sill alignment
According to the construction rules, 2/3 of the window sill plane is located on a hard surface, and the rest is left in the form of a canopy. The maximum protrusion beyond the wall should not exceed 7-8 cm. If this moment is violated, then the heat exchange in the house will subsequently fail, and condensation will form on the glass.
Most houses can't boast perfect smooth walls. The base for the window sill is no exception. The surface is leveled and checked with a level. If there are at least small errors and distortions, they are eliminated with the help of wedges. The window sill may not be perfectly level. The standards allow a slight slope, just a few millimeters, the boards forward. After the window sill board is put on the wedges, the angle of inclination is checked again with a level. It should be the same over the entire area. After that, the board is removed, and the wedges are fixed to the surface with cement mortar.
window sill fixing
Before you install a wooden window sill, you need to treat its surface, especially at the point of contact with the wall, with a moisture-proof composition. This will prevent its premature deterioration and decay. A cement mortar of such a thickness is applied to the base that it rises 5-8 mm above the level of the wedges. In addition to cement, putty or gypsum can be used, but a traditional mortar will hold the structure stronger. The window sill is laid on cement and pressed against the wedges. The excess solution that has come out is removed with a spatula, but before it sets. If there is any doubt about the quality of impregnation of the window sill with a moisture-repellent agent, a polyethylene film.
You can install a wooden window sill not only if the window structure is also made of wood, but also in combination with plastic. The market offers a large selection of shades and with the right approach to choosing a color, a wooden window sill will be in harmony with plastic window. In addition, the wooden element will add zest to the faceless plastic and create an individuality in the room.
Reinforcement and sealing
If the laying of a wooden window sill with your own hands is carried out in a panel or brick house, then it can be laid on mounting foam. After it hardens, the protruding residues are cut off. For additional reinforcement, from the outside of the window a window sill and window frame fixed with self-tapping screws. At the same time, it must penetrate through the entire window construction and enter the rear edge of the window sill no less than 4 cm. Thus, both vertical and horizontal stability are achieved.
A wide window sill, which protrudes significantly beyond the lower window slope, must also be additionally fixed. To do this, metal corners or wooden bars, fixed with self-tapping screws, are installed on the slope. You can use pins, which are mounted into the wall at a slope. Preliminarily, holes are drilled under the pins in the window sill itself. Only after these manipulations to carry out installation wooden element on foam. Keep in mind that the installation of a window sill in a wooden house should be carried out at the stage of installation of the window unit itself.
At the end of the installation process, it is necessary to seal all joints and small cracks at the point of contact between the frame and the window sill. This is done with acrylic. It is more plastic and resistant to negative influences.
Do-it-yourself installation of a wooden window sill is not as difficult as it seems at first glance, but still requires some experience. If you are not confident in your abilities, and there is an opportunity to seek help, it is better to leave this matter to professionals.
