A fence around the yard and your home should be a reflection of your personality and should be a project that you have put a lot of thought and planning into to achieve your ideal fence to not only to protect your privacy, but also to protect your home and family. This article will detail ideas about the purchase, painting, and maintenance of your purchased fence panels.
First, measure off the entire around your home that you want to fence in. This will give you an idea to the size and number of the panels you will need to buy. Keep in mind your property line since your fence will have to be entirely on your property, and not your neighbors. You can always have a qualified dealer or contractor put your fence in, but, you should be quite able to perform this task as well with little difficulty.
Wood fence panels usually come in four to six foot lengths. Get the length you need for the type of privacy that you want to enjoy.
What you will need to paint your fence:
You will need a good quality paint intended for outdoor use. A redwood color looks great. It will add value to home as well as make it visually pleasing.
You will need a good four inch paint brush. There will be a lot of area of paneling to cover so a good brush is necessary to last the entire project.
You will need a good quality one inch paint brush or an angled paint brush for those tight areas and corners.
You will need a which brush to brush off the excess dirt and other material from your fencing before you begin your painting.
You will need work gloves and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
A good quality paint with UV inhibitors. A cheap paint can do more harm to your fence and will not last. Go the extra mile for a good paint.
Once you have all your materials in place, paint your fence out of the direct sunlight. Paint on a more cloudy day. Sun makes the paint dry too fast.
To maintain your fence, clean the fence with a water hose or use a broom or brush to remove dirt that can damage the finish to your fence when needed.
