Step 1: clean the facade
Whether you have one for this high pressure cleaner(€ 99.99 at Amazon *) use or whether a stiff brush and the garden hose are sufficient depends on the pollution. Then let the surface dry well.
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Step 2: sand off old layers of paint
The sanding down The easiest way to do this is with an orbital or eccentric sander. Work on difficult areas with medium-grain sandpaper. It is essential to use a breathing mask to protect against fine dust!
Step 3: replace rotten parts
If walls, doors or windows are badly warped or even rotten, you should now completely replace them. Afterwards the whole Garden shed(€ 39.99 at Amazon *) Well swept away again to remove dust and dirt.
Step 4: fill holes and cracks
Special wood putty is suitable for this, which you apply according to the instructions on the packaging.
Step 5: the repaint
So that the wood does not weather again immediately, several coats are advisable:
- First, apply an exterior primer. This prevents the wood from being attacked by fungi and at the same time ensures that the paint lasts better.
- Let the primer dry thoroughly.
- A special weather protection paint that you apply with a wide flat brush is recommended for outdoor use. Go deep into all the cracks with the bristles so that the paint reaches all areas exposed to the weather.
- At least two top coats, which have to dry for several hours, are recommended.
Tips
Restoring an old garden house is only worthwhile if the substance and foundation are still in order. If it doesn't, it's easier to do that Dispose of cottage and a to set up a new arbor.
