New stains can dramatically change the appearance of an older fence, making it look almost like new. Staining also lengthens the life of your fence. Oil-based stains penetrate the wood, protecting it from sun, wind, moisture, and other elements.
How To Refresh The Look Of An Older Fence
Do you have an older fence that is still in relatively good shape, but just needs a good refresh? Let our tips for updating your fence inspire you!
Monday, 20 December 2021
Do you have an older fence that is still in relatively good shape, but needs a good refresh? Let our tips for updating your fence inspire you!
Let’s face it. Colorado winters can be brutal on an older fence. When you add in high winds like we recently experienced in Colorado Springs, even the strongest fence will show signs of wear and tear.
Luckily, just because you have a fence that has seen better days does not mean you have to completely replace it to get the fresh look of a new fence.
Simple Repairs
Before doing any fence refresh project, take a good look at what you are working with. A few damaged boards, missing nails, or splintered pieces can really make your fence look weathered. This is particularly true for older fences.
Your fence withstands a lot, from constant exposure to the elements to extreme weather events. It is bound to need repairs at some point. Making these minor repairs does not have to be expensive or time-consuming but makes a real difference in the appearance of an older fence. Repairs also make your effort to refresh the appearance of your older fence much more straightforward.
Of course, when it comes to making fence repairs, calling in professionals can really help. A professional can spot vulnerabilities in your fence that can easily be fixed now instead of resulting in a hefty repair bill later. Calling a professional also ensures that repairs will get done the right way so as not to compromise the integrity of your fence.
Power Washing
Your fence may not look visibly dirty, but you will be surprised how much can build up over the years. Storms, wind, and other weather events pelt your fence with dust and dirt. Even on the most beautiful Colorado days, wood fencing will eventually suffer from buildup from the elements, fading, and splintering.
Power washing is an easy and effective way to refresh the look of an older fence. Power washing can be done in as little as two hours and can make your fence look new. It is an easy alternative to painting, staining, or repairing your fence, but can still make a big difference.
Although many home improvement stores rent power washers today, hiring a professional to power wash your fence is advisable. Particularly with older fences, power washing can cause damage if not done correctly.
In addition, power washers wield a lot of power and can be a safety hazard to you and your family if not used properly. According to Consumer Reports, injuries from power washers are reasonably common, as the water force can cause a serious skin laceration in seconds.
I am dividing this tutorial into two parts!
The fist part of this painting is the fence & sky. I think the fence is SUPER EASY!
But…there are quite a few details I need to show you for setting up this painting with the fence and the sky. This includes how to use masking tape to block off areas in order to paint nice crisp lines!
I also think this fence painting can be used with a lot of different types of paintings. For example. You can customize the flowers in this too!
In part two of this tutorial…
I will demonstrate a simple technique I like to use to render roses as well as the rest of the steps for rendering the beautiful garden!
Anyhow, here are the directions below for how to do part one of this Garden Fence painting!
Enjoy and happy spring painting artists.
Materials (For the entire painting)
Yield: 11 x 14 Canvas
Create a beautiful spring garden painting with a white fence and a dragonfly! This is an easy painting and you will be guided step by step with picture directions and video.
Active Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Difficulty Easy, Medium
