Comments on: Window Cupboard : Easy Window Project

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:24:57 +0000

In reply to Bonnie Bourg.

Thank You Bonnie! It’s why I do what I do! 🙂

gail

By: Bonnie Bourg

Bonnie Bourg — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:27:46 +0000

Beautiful. I’m so inspired by your ideas.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:49:42 +0000

Love your repurposed windows in the form of cabinets! I have some old windows – not so much OLD as replaced – and I need to find a few different projects in which to use them. Thanks! Expertly done, I do believe. They look great.

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:54:48 +0000

In reply to Carmela Yap.

Carmela,

Great Question! I may put this in my own bathroom, and I will probably use wall anchors if I can’t find a stud. Another option is to hang it, then put a small support cleat underneath the cabinet for it to “rest” on.

gail

By: Mindi

Mindi — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 06:08:10 +0000

I love it, simple and pretty! 🙂

By: Carmela Yap

Carmela Yap — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 04:20:04 +0000

I would love to make something like this but I have a question — you mentioned that it is quite heavy. In the long term, will that one cleat at the top be sufficient to hold the whole cupboard securely to the wall?

Thanks.

Carmela

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:14:15 +0000

In reply to Laurie Kearnes.

Laurie,

thanks for your comment on my window cupboard! I have found windows on the side of the road, thrift stores and friends. I suggest that you let your family and friends know you’re on the lookout for old wooden windows. If you are active on facebook, be sure to let your friends know there. I have never worked with metal or vinyl windows… I think I would pass on those.

gail

By: Laurie Kearnes

Laurie Kearnes — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:33:06 +0000

Love this project! The creamy white paint is perfect and makes it look so clean and fresh. I have a question about old windows. I can’t find any here ANYWHERE except like at an antiques mall and they want an arm and a leg for them. They have lots of windows at the ReStore but they are not wood – they’re metal or vinyl. Can you give me some ideas of where to find wood windows? Can you do anything with metal or vinyl windows?

By: Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

Julie @ follow your heart woodworking — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:20:56 +0000

Very nice, Gail! Love the white, too.

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:44:04 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Chris,

because I use old windows, I need to get the paint right up against the glass in order to get the best result. That’s why I prefer scraping to any other option.

thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!
gail