Beautifying the greenhouse »How to spice up an old greenhouse

The ravages of time and the effects of the weather, which affect an outdoor greenhouse at any time of the year, leave their mark. After a few years in the midst of nature, it is time to beautify the greenhouse to freshen up the look a little. At the beginning of the makeover is first the thorough cleaningwhich is best approached on a sunny and not too hot day.

Rotten beams and rusty metal frames

The paint is off on the metal frame and the wooden windows. This may not affect the plants in the house at the moment, but it can quickly lead to major leaks in the outer shell and have a negative impact on the climate. Therefore, it is now a matter of derusting, sanding and painting the outer frame as well as the visible one Parts of the foundation respectively. its anchoring elements. The following tools and materials are needed:

• Sandpaper (better orbital sander);
• Round brush as an attachment for drilling machine(€ 77.79 at Amazon *) and wire brushes;
• Wood resp. Anti-rust agent, possibly deep primer and varnish;
• Brushes of various thicknesses;
• Tape for taping windows;
• safe step ladder or ladder;
• Protective gloves and, if necessary, an eye protection;

Heavily damaged frame parts that can no longer be repaired should be replaced in the interest of stability. The same applies to seals on windows, doors or ventilation flaps. At the moment this has nothing to do with beautifying the greenhouse, but it is now a good idea because these components are easily accessible at the moment. When all surfaces are prepared, will be first a primer and then a new coat of paint applied.

Brighten up windows and roofs

All transparent materials usually show very striking and unmistakable traces after just a few years, starting with small scratches and cracks or even cracking over large areas. The only thing that helps here is to replace the defective parts, otherwise the damage will only increase. If the outer walls are made of plastic sheets, this material starts to become quite unsightly in older houses. It turns gray and becomes opaque over the years, which is also reflected in a not particularly pleasant look. The plates do not have to be replaced if they are not defective. In this case, just one is enough to beautify the greenhouse Planting these unsightly places, for example with a fast-drifting grapevine, which in strong sunlight also acts as a natural shade is useful.