Caulk sucker

[allseason]

What kind of mouth breathing pot smoking house painter caulks the exterior of the top sash of 130 yr old wood windows!? I spent half a day breaking free three sashes. (Beats workin' though)

Any ideas on how to release painted wallpaper from its hellish bond!?

(That's s..t work)

[AHI in AR]

I see caulked sash all the time. My bet is that the homeowner requested it to slow down air leaks and reduce heating /cooling bills. I don't make an issue of the upper sash, but the lower sash should be operational for emergency egress reasons.

[John Kogel]

I think your timing is a bit off. Don't you want those windows stuck shut for the winter? []

The best tool for wallpaper IMO is a steamer. They can be rented for about $12/day. Then ask for a spiked roller. That is to perforate the skin on the paper so steam can get in to the glue layer.

[allseason]

I think your timing is a bit off. Don't you want those windows stuck shut for the winter? []

The best tool for wallpaper IMO is a steamer. They can be rented for about $12/day. Then ask for a spiked roller. That is to perforate the skin on the paper so steam can get in to the glue layer.

I'm painting the interior and wanted to free up the windows prior to painting the trim.

As far as air infiltration there are aluminum storm windows installed.

I tried a Paper Tiger and Dif remover, it just doesn't get below the f..n paint.

[kurt]

Spiked roller, boiling hot water applied with a paint roller. Never had any success with steam. Regardless, cutting loose old wall paper is a sumbitch.

[Les]

one Quart cheap liquid fabric softener, two tablespoons of Joy (only Joy brand), one cup Diff or any other enzyme and one quart of water. apply liberally. spike roller or Paper Tiger works to allow penetration.

I spray it on after a cursory roll over with spiked thing.