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Tips to Make Your Garden Beautiful this Summer
Sam Lutz • May 15, 2018
You can’t have a beautiful white picket fence if that same fence looks like it hasn’t been painted in years. The key to a beautiful garden space is keeping the surrounding areas just as beautiful. Whether you’ve got a white picket fence, a rustic looking bench or an adirondack chair, make sure you’re giving it a fresh coat every few years.
P.S. Don’t neglect those two Adirondack chairs where you and your spouse spend the summers sipping lemonade and talking about how glad you are that brutal Pittsburgh winter has finally run its course.
How to paint your garden fence
A white picket fence is synonymous with the American dream. It’s a classic staple to many beautiful homes’ exterior. When maintained and updated, it can truly make a difference in your home’s appearance. Giving your outdoor fence a fresh coat of paint every few years is also a cost-effective way to give your home added curb appeal. When it comes to reviving your outdoor fence, you have two options. You can paint or you can stain. The answer here depends on the color of your fence. If it’s a more natural looking wood color.like your deck, you should go with a stain. If you have that white picket fence, or any other color, give it a fresh coat of paint.
Whether you’re painting or staining your fence, make sure t that you’ve prepared the area around the fence first. This means making sure your grass is cut, your plants or flowers are covered, and the weather looks clear for the next few days. Whether you’re painting or staining, make sure you go for the good stuff. It will last longer and look better.
Easiest Ways to Paint or Stain Wooden Outdoor Furniture
Painting your outdoor wooden furniture isn’t all that different from painting your outdoor fence. If you have an Adirondack chair, a bench or table, giving it a fresh coat can make a huge difference. Use high quality paint and take your time.
If your outdoor furniture has multiple colors or certain metal aspects, don’t be afraid to cover those spots with painter’s tape – especially if you decide to use a sprayer.
Winterizing Your Outdoor Furniture
Many experts recommend painting or staining your furniture every 2-3 years. This is a safe bet, especially if you take pride in taking care of it. This means, simply, don’t leave your furniture out year-round. Once the weather breaks, store your furniture in your shed or your basement. It also helps to cover your furniture if you know it’s going to rain.
Unfortunately, you can’t just store your outdoor fence for the winter. So it’s extra important to make sure you are using a high quality paint – and adding an extra coat – or you’ll have to paint your fence every year.
All in all, when in doubt, give it a fresh coat. It’s a cost effective way to make sure your outdoor space leaves a great first impression on passerbys and guests.
Stop in at Ace Paints
At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we help homeowners pick the perfect colors for any part of their home. To see our huge selection of paint colors, stop in at one of our convenient store locations today.
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