A privacy fence that contains untreated wooden boards is prone to moisture-related damage. The following steps describe how to clean, prime, paint and seal a Wood Fence in Cleveland OH to improve the appearance of an enclosure and keep it protected.
Materials
• wood cleaning agent
• water hose
• bucket
• deck brush
• hand held scrub brush
• power sander
• sandpaper
• tack cloth
• vinyl tarps
• masking tape
• exterior primer
• mixing stick
• shallow tray
• paint roller and frame
• narrow paintbrush
• exterior paint
• clear sealer
Cleaning And Sanding Wood
A wood cleaning agent and water should be mixed together inside of a bucket. A deck brush or a hand held scrub brush could be used to apply a cleaning solution to dirty wooden surfaces. After using a water hose to rinse off wooden surfaces, a power sander should be moved back and forth over uneven surfaces. A tack cloth needs to be wiped over boards to remove sanding dust.
Applying Primer And Paint
Vinyl tarps need to be draped across the ground to protect grass and plants from being exposed to primer and paint. Strips of masking tape can be used to cover pieces of hardware. A can of primer should be mixed for a few minutes until it is an even consistency before it is poured into a shallow paint tray. A paint roller needs to be moved across wooden boards as evenly as possible. A narrow paintbrush can be used to cover small details in wood.
After the primer has dried, a second coat should be applied to wood if surfaces weren’t covered completely with the first coat. A can of paint should be stirred before it is is poured into a clean paint tray. A paint roller and brush can be used to cover primed wood.
Applying Sealer
Clear sealer should be applied to both sides of a Wood Fence in Cleveland OH. The sealer will increase shine and will add a protective barrier to each wooden board. After sealer has dried, strips of tape can be removed from hardware. For assistance with caring for a Wood Fence in Cleveland OH, individuals can contact R & M Fence or a similar company.
