An easy way to refresh the beauty of your home or garden is to repaint your wooden fence. It's a fairly easy process, although you'll want to set aside a few afternoons to dedicate to the task! Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Prepare the Fence for Painting
1. Using soap and a garden hose, or a power-washer, thoroughly clean your fence. You want to remove any dirt and debris, which may interfere with the following steps.
2. Using your scraper in conjunction with your coarse sandpaper, strip away the existing paint. This is a pretty slow process, but keep at it! If you see any splinters or chipped wood, sand the area smooth. If there are any loose nails, hammer them into place, remove them or replace them.
3. After you have stripped your fence of its old paint, sand the surface of the wood smooth. Then apply a coat of primer, like Zinsser.
Paint Your Fence
4. After the primer has completely dried, apply one coat of exterior latex house paint in the color of your choice. Give it 24 hours to dry.
5. Apply a second coat of latex house paint. Allow to dry for another 24 hours.
6. Apply one coat of sealant. Allow to dry, and apply a second coat. Now you have a fence as good as new!
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