How do I Paint my Shed?
There are many reasons why you would need to paint your shed
and/or fence. From it being the wrong colour, to protecting them from the
elements, paint can serve a wide variety of purposes in your outdoor spaces.
From your sheds, to your fences, outdoor painting can really
liven up your spaces, bringing life into an already vivacious space.
With so many different colours to choose from, decorating
outdoors can not only make everything look great, but it can also protect the
surfaces from the abrasive elements too.
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How can I start
painting my shed?
There are only a few different products which you will need
in order to paint your sheds or fences.
The paint which you use can also be
tinted and colour matched, which means that you will be able to choose from over
16,000 colours, depending on your preference!
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What you will need:
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Brushes-
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Primer
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Exterior paint-
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Wood filler
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Wood stain or preserver
Why should I paint my
shed?
Although painting your shed can be a great way of reviving
old wood and making it sleek and stylish, painting it can also have different
properties too!
Over time, elements like rain, wind and UV rays can make the
wood wear down and become old and shabby, however painting it can prolong the
life of wood by several years if it is prepared, painted and cared for properly
afterwards.
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Which paint should I
use to paint my shed?
There are a few different types of paint which you can use
for exterior woodwork, however for a long-lasting and durable exterior woodwork
paint, you must use Zinsser’s Allcoat for that wood.
To ensure hat the paint adheres perfectly to the shed’s
surface, you can prime it with Zinsser’s Cover Stain beforehand in order to not
only preserve the woodwork, but also ensure that the AllCoat has a friction
surface to adhere to without chipping off or peeling.
This Zinsser AllCoat is also tintable, which means that you
can choose from over 16,000 colours depending on which you would prefer!
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What tools will I
need in order to paint my new shed?
Depending on what you would prefer, as well as the type of
shed you are painting, and the material it is made from, there are a few
different types of tools which you can use in order to paint your new shed.
As it is usually such a big area, painting your shed by hand
can take up quite a significant amount of time, depending on how much you
intend to paint.
However, painting a shed by hand is the easiest way to paint
your shed in an accurate and durable way.
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How do I prepare my
shed for painting?
There are a few things which you need to do before you start
to paint your shed in order for it to look the best it possibly can.
Step 1: Check to see
whether the shed needs any structural work
You must firstly check to see whether the shed is
structurally sound, or whether other smaller bits of work need doing.
If the work needs doing, this must be completed before you
begin to paint the shed. This includes wood knotting, or any filling work.
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Step 2: Apply Caulk
where it is needed to cover any gaps
This step should definitely be taken if there are any holes
or any gaps in your shed where the water can get through.
If you complete this step, you should wait at least 24 hours
before moving onto the next step as this will allow the caulk to fully dry and
become waterproof in the meantime.
Step 3: Sandpaper the
rough edges
If there are any rough edges to your shed, you must ensure
that you sandpaper them away in order to smoothen down the surface which you
are intending to paint.
This will ensure that the paint will not pick up any bumps,
blebs or any other imperfections in the surface of the shed.
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Step 4: Clean your
shed
As it has been outdoors for quite a significant period of
time, it is best to clean your shed before painting it.
This includes wiping any debris, spider webs, mud, mould and
any other kind of muck off of your shed before painting it.
Make sure that an appropriate wash is used for your shed,
such as a fungicidal wash if your shed is suffering from mould.
Step 5: Apply wood
primer before painting
This step is essential for any shed painting in order to
provide an extra layer of protection against the elements as well as to make it
easier for you to spread the paint evenly and for it to adhere to the surface
of your shed.
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Step 6: Paint your
Shed
The final step is the best one!
Once the primer is fully dry, you can add your first coat of
Zinsser’s AllCoat. Make sure that you apply this during the hours of 10-2 on a
hot day in order for the paint to fully dry correctly!
Make sure that you paint this layer evenly and try to
smoothen out any blebs which may occur, especially pushing the paint into the
corners of the paint.
Wait the correct amount of time before painting your shed
again and then recoat as many times as you need.
And you're done!
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