Experienced Fence Painting Offered By Melbourne Painters

| Tuesday, April 9, 2013
By Jamie Cudjoe


Melbourne painters are experienced with many types of jobs, including painting fences. A fence that is in good condition adds value to a home. Also, paint helps preserve a wooden fence by protecting it from weather damage and insects. Maintaining or restoring a fence costs only about 10 percent of the price of replacing it.

There are several tasks to perform before painting a wooden fence. The grass and other plants along the bottom of the fence should be trimmed short. Clear away any debris and dirt that has accumulated. A hose with a power nozzle or a power washer is effective at removing mold, mildew, spider webs and dirt.

The preparation stage also includes inspections for termite damage, holes, loose boards, chipped paint, rotted wood and rough surfaces. Rough spots and sections with peeling paint should be sanded down.

The teams of professionals will tape over all hinges and other hardware before applying the paint. They will also cover the ground with a tarp or drop cloth in order to protect the grass, sidewalk, driveway or shrubbery.

The painting teams will need to use a variety of equipment. They include paint stir sticks, tarps and drop cloths, sandpaper of about 90 grit, handheld or electric sanders, rubber gloves, painter's tape, and paint brushes and rollers. Also, they will use primers with oil or water bases, and exterior paints with oil bases.

The best paint will provide UV protection and be of high quality. It should provide protection from weather extremes and insects, and be specially formulated for outdoor use. Before applying the paint, a primer should be used. This will help to ensure the paint clings to the surface and prevent wood rot.

The Melbourne painters most likely will schedule jobs for early mornings on cloudy days. This will provide ideal drying conditions for the paint. However, rain shouldn't be expected for at least two days. In climates that are warm and humid, working at dawn or dusk helps protect the painters from dehydration as well as heat exhaustion.




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