paint interior window area 43dc or repair veneer ?

[mdshore]

Well Im undecided but leaning toward painting the inset area around windows to match the white pleated shades that I will install .. I have many window repair areas and this would be a much easier way out ... opinions ? (did I really ask for that?lol )

 

[bobk]

My thought is try to stay close to original. Paint will raise questions if/when you decide to sell.

It's hard to see the damage in your picture, but unless there is rot or delamination, I'd at least have a try at restoring the finish. First correct the water problem. Wash, then wipe with alcohol. Dry the wood with warm heat lamps if required. Apply stain if needed then teak oil. You can get a sense of what the finish is going to look like if you wet the surface with mineral spirits (before oiling or varnishing). You will be amazed at what can be accomplished this way.

Bobk

 

[mdshore]

I have a bunch of sections that I cut out and replaced with marine ply when I resealed the windows.. I guess Ill just er on the side of caution and go original. mostly bc the anodized windows are bronze and would look like a sore thumb against a white wall..
oh more work to be done.. uggh . will it ever end ? !

 

[Vincentc]

I dealt with much the same issue, only on the port side of the cabin. I removed the rotted plywood and put in pw patches and then smoothed things with filled epoxy. Applying veneer with contact cement was not difficult, but a 2 man job. The result was fine. This was a few years ago and I posted pictures on the forum.

Be sure you have the underlying water leak problem fixed.

 

[gbharrington]

I just wanted to show you how I solved the problem, and I think improved the look of the salon at the same time. The process was to replace all of the rotten wood, glue a 1/8 thick closed cell pad, and then glue a high quality upholstery grade vinyl. Not saying it's the end-all, just a good solution that brightens up the salon, while leaving a plenty of wood.

 

[mdshore]

thanks for that pic, it gives me an exact example of what it would look like!