Sometimes you may have a wood fence that is painted and it wears over time, needing the fence and the wood fence posts to be repainted. Repainting wood fence posts is sometimes forgotten, as people are quick to get the rest of the fence done. Repainting wood fence posts is done the same as repainting the wood fence itself. There are a few easy steps to follow when repainting fence posts and you can also follow these same steps to do the entire fence.
Before doing the actual painting of the wood fence posts, there is some preparation that needs to be done. If the wood fence posts were previously painted and it has worn off or faded or flaked off, you will need to strip the posts of the old paint. This can be done using sandpaper, a paint scraper, or both. Sandpaper might take a little bit longer but will create a smoother work surface, and a scraper will get the job done quicker. You should think about your timeline and your own wood fence posts and decide which would be the better option for you. Whatever tool you choose, go ahead and start to strip the old paint from the fence posts and the wood fence. When you have all the old paint off, you can check for any loose nails, screws or staples on the posts and the rest of the fence. Perhaps there are some nails that are necessary to hold the fence together, and in that case, you should replace them before you paint the wood fence and wood fence posts. Check for any cracks in the wood and if you find some that are large enough to be an eyesore, you might want to fill them with wood filler. Check that there aren\'t any wood fence posts that have been destroyed by the weather or by termites or anything else, and if there is one that is beyond repair, you might need to replace it before moving on to the paint. When you are sure that the wood fence and wood fence posts are in good condition you can start to paint. Use a brush and go ahead and get a thick glob of paint on it and brush it on to the wood fence posts, starting with the open grain end and moving down to the front, side and eventually the back of the post. When you are done painting the wood fence posts, you can check each one and see if you would like to add a second coat of paint and maybe even a third to further protect them from getting worn out too soon.
It is important to keep your fence and your fence posts in top shape and if your fence is painted, you might need to repaint it every few years so that it looks really nice. It is not real hard to repaint a wood fence post and if you follow some simple instructions, you can get it done properly and quickly.
It is important to keep your fence and your fence posts in top shape and if your fence is painted, you might need to repaint it every few years so that it looks really nice. It is not real hard to repaint a wood fence post and if you follow some simple instructions, you can get it done properly and quickly.
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