Consider Installing a New Fence When Selling Your Home

The addition of a fence to your property can add privacy and increased security for your family. Plywood can make an affordable fencing material, but it may not provide the aesthetic that you desire for your property. With the addition of a few coats of paint, your simple plywood fence can be transformed into something fabulous.

Here are three tips that you can use to make the painting of your plywood fence a lot easier in the future.

1. Prep your lawn first.

If your plywood fence has been installed for some time, it's likely that your lawn has started to grow in close proximity to the base of the fence. In order to successfully paint the entire surface of the fence without compromising the quality of your lawn, you need to take the time to do some basic yard maintenance before you begin painting.

Mow your grass shorter around the perimeter of your fence, and use a trimmer to remove any grass that the mower can't reach. This will expose the entire surface area of your fence, allowing you to add color to the plywood without spilling onto the grass growing near your fence.

2. Clean the fence prior to painting.

Plywood fencing that has been exposed to the elements may be covered with a thin layer of dirt and grime. This layer of contaminants makes it impossible for the paint you will use to add interest to your fence to properly adhere to the surface of the wood.

By using a power washer to clean your fence before you start painting, you will be able to extend the life of your paint job into the future. Just be sure that you give the wood ample time to dry after exposing it to the water from your power washer.

3. Avoid working in the hottest part of the day.

If you want the paint you are applying to your plywood fence to dry properly, you should avoid working in the hottest part of the day. Too much direct sunlight right after application can cause your paint to dry too quickly, resulting in uneven coverage.

By working in the morning hours you give the paint time to dry slowly, and you also ensure that you won't be exposed to extreme heat while completing the labor-intensive task of applying paint to your plywood fence.

When you know how to properly paint your plywood fence, you can easily transform this basic fencing material into a custom barrier between your home and the rest of the world.