Wooden fences are more susceptible to environmental influences than other materials, so they lose their presentable appearance faster than others. How to update an old fence from a tree, so that it looks like new and pleasing to the eye, the question is not the most difficult. What is needed for that?
If the fence is made in good faith, then in principle the update consists in painting the fence and possibly a little repair. There is no problem with this either, since a wooden fence is not a brick or iron fence, where you need to disassemble the masonry or remove sections, here, if necessary, you can simply replace individual elements.
To paint a still strong, but long unpainted and already old fence, use the same means as painting a new fence. But since the fence was previously painted and possibly more than once, it is necessary to carefully prepare the surface. If the structure is heavily launched, you may have to tinker with it, so prepare water, a brush, rags and rubber gloves.
Before painting, the old fence is thoroughly cleaned of debris, dust and various vegetation. It is especially necessary to pay attention to the joints. Also, during cleaning, it should be carefully inspected for damage from termites. If you find these insects, then damaged boards must be replaced.
Then begins the most dreary work of removing old paint. You can do this with sandpaper, a spatula or a metal brush, which is more convenient for you. As it is not difficult, but it is necessary to remove all the old paint, otherwise only translate the new one in vain. If you do not want to mess with a brush and a spatula, use, soften for paint, there is such a special gel, although the first method is more reliable.
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Then carry out the usual painting. First apply a thin first layer of a special primer of alkyd-acrylic composition, then a layer of ordinary paint. Using this method, you get a durable coating, and updated fence will last a long time.
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