Steps in Painting Your Fence

Fence provides privacy and security to every home and for it to continue its purpose for years, proper care is needed. Moisture is the number one enemy of your fence. Proper painting blocks moisture from penetrating the wood which can damage it. It also prevents insects and rots in your fence and slows decomposition.

Here are the steps in painting your fence that will extend its life and give it an appealing look for years.

1. Gather needed supplies: brush, roller paint, fence paint, face mask, wire brush, sandpaper, masking tape, gloves, plastic drop cloth, and newsprint.

2. Remove old coating. Apply paint stripper on the fence surface. When the finish starts to lift, begin scrubbing with wire brush.

3. Rinse. With pressure washer, rinse the timber.

4. Clean the Fence. With a cleaning solution, scrub away the dirt, mildew, and debris on the fence. Using pressure water, wash away the sobs. Let the surface dry. Once dry, repair the cracks and other damaged parts. Sand away imperfections and change boards with unfixable flaws. 

5. Protect Lawn & Garden. Put plastic drop cloth down the ground to protect your plantings or grass from paint drops. Use plywood to maneuver around bushes and shrubs which are near your fence. The plywood allows you to push the shrubs away to protect it and also give space for you to work on the painting.

6. Begin Painting. Mix the coating thoroughly and with polyester brush start painting.

7. Paint the Pickets. Start painting from top to bottom of the fence. Use a roller to back-brush the fence. Do this every few feet to evenly cover the timber and prevent lap marks.

8. Let Dry. If necessary, second coating should be done after the first coating is dry completely.

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