Fitting Three Interior Window Sill Covers

The interior window sills of the house were from when it was built 70 years ago and in a bad way. I sorted this out by using UPVC window sill covers. This is how I did it.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Looks so much better with the new sills! Nice job Mr. Smith 🥰🌲🦊🌲

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Thanks Claire 😀

[@nasriniqbal2401]

Brilliant and very handy video just what I needed I have one window to do and I know I can do this by myself the board is cheap enough from Wickes just needed to know how. Learnt so much from KZbin.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

If you're careful when measuring and cutting, you'll be fine. I hope it goes well 😀

[@shaheenakhtar2015]

Awesome practical vid. Thank you.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Thanks Shaheen! 😀

[@jonbostock9003]

You can also use a Stanley knife and straight edge instead of an angle grinder, less mess and neater cut 👍

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

True, though I was using diamond blade which cut very clean.

[@RossPatzelt]

we have this in our batrhroom and saves painting i want to put this in my bedrooms next. thanks

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi Ross. It's a tidy way of matching up with the double glazing. Hope it goes well.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Thanks, I've been thinking of doing this in my bathroom 👍

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

That 5 metre length cost me 23 quid, which did the 3 windows. A big difference for not a lot. 😀

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Bargain!

[@raftonpounder6696]

Great job. Thank you.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Thank you very much 😀

[@Tephnos]

I'm actually ripping my uPVC cover off to put down some painted MDF. The PVC looks okay until you put anything on it and all the micro scratches are basically impossible to fill.

[@junglistdnbwarrior4391]

Good job 👍🏾

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Thanks Mark! 😀

[@BraveNewUs]

Good video thanks

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Cheer Boo

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

That cleaned up the look quite nicely.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Thanks Jim! It's a really inexpensive way of making a big difference 😀

[@jayjohal6892]

You should have included levelling the cover

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Normally, yes. In this case the old sill was leavel, so I just followed that. Thanks for watching 😀

[@jayjohal6892]

@@MrGeoffreySmith Oh i see! Did you trim back the overhang on the existing wooden board to allow for the new upvc overhang??

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

The existing had hardly any overhang, which was one of the reasons for putting a cover on it. The cover was about 5mm thick so that added to the existing gave an ok amount of overhang.

[@doggy_lovers2022]

Hope mine will come out as good as his! 😄 if only we could fast forward our work...😒

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Yours shall work out fine Zak, I'm sure 😀

[@Hush4Me1]

A builder did this and it overhangs the original wooden frame by 2cm in some places. It is reasonable to ask them to cut it back and reapply?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

I think it is always reasonable to say that a job is not how you want it or expected it. Tell them you're not pleased with the end result.

[@resham76]

Great video but you never said what glue to stick down sill!!!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

For this I used Gripfill. Very sticky stuff. Gorilla glue is also good.

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

I need this done in my house. I like the look will the caulk be enough to keep it in place.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

The gripfill I put down first sticks it in. The white caulk around the edge is to finish the job.

[@yepyepyep4393]

@@MrGeoffreySmith can you tell the names of the products if possible?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@yepyepyep I used gripfil to stick it down and decorators caulk to finish the edges. Things will have different names in different countries.

[@yepyepyep4393]

@@MrGeoffreySmith thanks for the quick reply mate! I'm in the UK too

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Good luck if you're doing this too!

[@PF2007AD]

Brilliant video and this convinced me to do our downstairs bathroom. I've cut out the sill and glued it down and it looks great, with your help! One question i do have now is what sealant to use to fill the gap between the sill and the window? I obviously wont be painting it. Thanks again for the very helpful video!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Great!! The silicon I used was paint friendly as I did touch up the walls afterwards. 😀

[@PF2007AD]

@@MrGeoffreySmith Hi and thanks for the reply, very helpful!

[@stevesmith4596]

Great job!!

[@16Jmacd]

Anyone else notice the guy on the bike just disappear into thin air at 5:36?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Blimey! I can't not see it now.

[@hooksetstronghooksetstrong7091]

yea behind the black car

[@Mr30301]

Yea 😮

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

2 years later and I see it again....

[@lesleyfrench4182]

How do you neaten the end of the bull nose? Just put some sealant in it ?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi Lesley. You can buy caps to clip in, but I filled these. Do it neatly and it's fine.

[@jamesbaron3441]

Do you always use plastic inside? I’ve used plastic on one but wasn’t thinking it was right so I was going to use wood

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Not always, but there's nothing wrong with using plastic indoors. It's quite common now.

[@delphiproductionsmusic]

What kind of blade is that? Would a multitool be ok for plastic

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Sure. Even a hand saw would do.

[@mohanlalmistry5435]

I,ve had a go and done a couple of sills and cut them out but not stuck them down yet , one is spot on with about 1mm out , whilst the other is 1mm out on one side and about 1.5mm to 2mm out on the other side , is this ok or tolerable , will to cover up nicely once sealed with white silicone or should I get a closer fit Thanks

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Well done! A few mm is fine. As you say, the silicone will cover that 😀

[@mohanlalmistry5435]

@@MrGeoffreySmith that’s great thanks for your help again

[@jayjohal6892]

You need to scribe your window reveals left and right before you make any cuts for a tighter and neater fit

[@DannyB-cn1hk]

Do you need to use gripfill as an adhesive or would a simple unibond no nails adhesive glue work?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Any kind of similar product is fine, no nails etc. I used grip fill because that's what I had. 😀

[@deane9050]

Hi Geoffrey i need exterior upvc sills to go straight on to brickwork, do you use the same type of sills, the original owners have put ceramic tile stuck to the brickwork and it looks crap cheers Jeff

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi! Im sure you can get these sills in exterior upvc. You can stick straight onto the tiles using something like No More Nails (as long as it's exterior graded) but make sure the tiles are level first. The tiles would also need to be dry and clean when you do it. Good luck!

[@XO.Clinic]

What was the glue you used underneath? Is it decorating caulk around edges? What about end caps, and the end block that goes next to the window?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi. I used gripfill to stick the cill down and silicon sealant around the edge. The overhang was so small I didn't cap them.

[@XO.Clinic]

Mr Geoffrey Smith another quick question- are the blanking end caps used to fill the gap between window and sil cover if the depth isn’t enough? Or is it pure decorative finish? Some of my sils are 280mm, so could I use a 250mm + end cap or would I use a 300mm and cut it down?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@@XO.Clinic My original sills were an odd size, so I bought oversize and cut to fit. I always prefer to do that. Check out what they have at the shops near you.

[@relevant_nebula]

What is electric saw called? Do I have to use one of those to cut the board or will a saw work? Is what you used to stick it down the same as what you used to seal the edges? So many questions, I hope you reply soon!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi. I used a grinder with a diamond blade on it. A saw would be more aggressive, so go easy with it. Around the edges I put normal sealant and to stick it down I used Gripfil.

[@jayjohal6892]

Angle grinder not needed .. Just use a multi tool only cost £40 and that price includes the blades!!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Yep, does the job too 😃

[@relevant_nebula]

What sort of shops sell this window sill cover? What it is made from and what do I ask for? Is it called fascia? Also please what did you use to stick it down? I need to know what to buy and where from. Thank you so much

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

I'm in the UK and I bought this from SELCO. I'm sure you could get it from somewhere like B&Q also. Just ask for window sills. To stick it down you could use something like Gripfill or No More Nails.

[@jayjohal6892]

Eurocell

[@mohanlalmistry5435]

Great video , feeling a bit more confident to have a go myself , got 8 2 metre sills approx and was quoted £500 which I feel is just too much , is it worth buying the boards and end caps etc and having a go myself

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Maybe buy enough to do one and do that one, taking your time. Go ahead with the rest afterwards when you're happy. There's no reason why you won't be able to do this, as long as your measurements are right. 😀

[@mohanlalmistry5435]

@@MrGeoffreySmith that great , given me a bit of confidence to have a go , just wanted to ask will a fine saw do and do I use normal white silicone , thanks

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

White silicone will seal the edges no problem. Any saw would do as long as the teeth aren't too aggressive. Fine tooth is better.

[@mohanlalmistry5435]

@@MrGeoffreySmith thanks again

[@ellenthompsonnn]

Hi, do you know if this would work over a tiled window sill? I want to diy our window sills but would rather not start removing tiles as don’t want to get it too wrong! TIA

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi Ellen. As long as the tiles aren't loose then it should be fine. If some of the tiles are loose, lift them off and stick them down before fixing down your new sill. I hope it works out😀

[@shawn4357]

Where can I buy this stuff? I'm in Canada. Can I put it right on the drywall?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Do you mean the sill?

[@shawn4357]

@@MrGeoffreySmith yes the sill

[@shawn4357]

@@MrGeoffreySmith I'm thinking of using granite instead I see a lot of used vanities and countertops for sale seems like a cheaper option for me

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Granite would be great, if you can get it.

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Yep! 😀

[@scasurvivor2853]

What sealant did you use around the new sills? Great job looking at doing the same in my house now 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

I used painters caulk, as I repainted around them afterwards. I hope yours goes well!

[@jp_makes]

what type of disc did you use in the angle grinder to cut the pvc? thanks

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

I was also tiling the bathroom around the same time so it was probably a stone cutting disc. Any disc would do. It's only plastic.

[@jp_makes]

@@MrGeoffreySmith thanks, I ended up using a wood blade in a circular saw. Just took it really slow as didn't want chip out

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@@jp_makes Great. Nice plywood dressing table, btw. Subbed 😀

[@jp_makes]

@@MrGeoffreySmith thanks! ☺ Just checked out more of your videos too, like your work! Subbed too

[@neilscutt]

Why didn't you just sand and repainted the boards? Cheaper still.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi Neil. The original boards were set into the walls a lot, almost flush with them,and I wanted to give the windows a more defined outline.

[@TeaWithTez]

where did you buy the covers?

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

I got these from my local Selco. Most diy places have them. Make sure you measure the depth of your window ledge before you buy, as they vary.

[@anneramsey6403]

What tool did you use to cut the pvc.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hi Anne. I used a grinder with a diamond blade. It cuts very easy.

[@anneramsey6403]

Mr Geoffrey Smith thank you.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@@anneramsey6403 No problem. I hope yours works out.

[@anneramsey6403]

Mr Geoffrey Smith thank you. I’ll have a go.

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Shit's not so fun not more now that it's the WIFE ordering you to do it is it! 😎

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Hahahahahaha no chance 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leonphipps857]

Very informative clip, but really made me cringe working with the grinder minus the guard. Setting a VERY BAD example. I work in industry and that would get you sacked instantly ! I am suprised yu still have fingers too!

[@a.a.alexander6030]

He applied the caulk and then failed to tun his finger over it to settle it in to the groove and finish it off. That is the point at which I stopped watching and moved on. Other notable boo-boos were: -The messy way if working (stuff lying everywhere) -The lack of a workbench for tooling, trimming, cutting -The makeshift, amateurish cutting with angle grinder on the floor without any "guide" -That irritating mobile phone featuring throughout the video -No voice over telling viewers what he's doing

[@colinp5248]

Bore off!

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[@thatginettaguy1714]

You sound like fun