How can I open windows that are painted shut.?

Question

The windows have interior latches and are designed to open by pushing them outward.

Answer 1

take a razor knife and score the paint that is around the window and frame. then take a thin putty knife and work it between the sash to loosen the window and break the paint seal.

Answer 2

Outward seems that they would be easier than a dbl hung. You prob have old casments.. At any rate a thin puddy knife will do the trick.... if it is alot of paint take a utility knife and cut the seam where jamb meets window.... When you have it partially open slowly push it and use the thin puddy knife to separate the paint from the window
Sometime a heat gun can help too...depending on the job.

Answer 3

The knife trick is the best cut the paint between the window and the frame

WEar gloves to save your knuckles

Answer 4

use some paint remover - work into seam area using a spatchler

Answer 5

it,s a long shot.........but try using a hair dryer to heat the paint.............it sometime,s work,s.......not often.....but sometime,s!

Answer 6

with a large brick.