I own a window distribution center and we offer prefinish services. We charge by the united inch. The retail price is $4.00 per united inch. Now, before you say, *&&*%*$(...

A window that measures 36 X 54 would cost you, $ 360.00. That may seem like a lot. However, our price is very competitive with the "in house" price when done by a licensed, professional painter, and we are very, very busy.

We disassemble the window unit.
Sand to fresh wood.
Condition the pine or fir.
Stain it, dry it, and seal it with 3 coats of Ceramathane.
Reassemble
Clean the glass
Shrink wrap it and deliver it to the jobsite.

If you choose to have them done after the install, you'll need to open your house up to a contractor, risk paint spills and other construction debris in the house.

Would I let the Jeld Wen factory do it? NO!

Michael