The windows in our new flat are painted shut with thick white paint?

We need to get a sofa through one of the windows. We've tried using a stanley knife to cut through the paint but its too thick. Any suggestions as to how we remove the paint without ruining the paint job?The windows in our new flat are painted shut with thick white paint?
You can't remove the paint without ruining the paintjob - the two are mutually exclusive. If you have to open the window, you have to accept that the paint will have to be renewed. Be very careful if you decide to use the heatgun as the heat could shatter the glass. Otherwise, use a chemical paint stripper or use the stanley knife - invest in a new blade if it doesn't cut through. It probably isn't one thick coat but a build-up of many layers over years and it's going to take a lot of hard work to remove it.The windows in our new flat are painted shut with thick white paint?
On the outside of the window, slide a thick blade, like a painter's five-in-one tool, between the bottom window and the window sill. Jiggle up and down. Move to another spot and repeat.Run the blade up the sides in the same mannor.





You may have to use a hammer to get between the window and the materials surrounding it. Tap patiently, or you'll break the glass.





Repeat on the inside. Be sure to detatch the bottom window from the top also.





Outside again, pry the window open from the bottom.





There is no way to preserve the paint. There is no guarantee that you won't break glass or wood. This will open the window; that's all I can guarantee.





Stanley knife could shatter and hurt you, btw.
If you have a landlord, tell him to get it sorted cos it's a fire exit if needs be.
Get yourself one of those tools for stripping wall paper or filling holes with poly filla cannot remember what they are called - now push the sharp end into the join around the window and gently tap the handle with a hammer go all the way around and the window should free up.
a heatgun may do the job
Try a single edge razor blade.
Using a heat gun, burn it off, sand it down and re paint for a good job.
hammer and chisel and split the paint seal if you are careful you will not need to do a lot to touch it up after
get a sharp scrapper and dig the edge in first and start hitting the end carefully but with a bit of elbow if u no what i mean,i'm a painter and it is a difficult job to do so have fun!
ur landlord is now officially a slumlord. U should also get someone to check you water heaters, appliances..... He or she knew the windows were painted shut b-4 u moved in. I would make up something to break my lease and move, or tell him that you can't live in a place where u can't get fresh air. Unacceptable.
Hammer and Chisel. Good luck! :D