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How To Paint A Shed

The process of painting the inside of a shed will depend largely on what product you decide to opt for. It is important to check the product you are using to see what drying time it has, how many coats are recommended and to see if there are any added steps that you should take when applying.

What you will need:

Preparation

Start by removing anything from the shed that will get in your way while painting. This may take a while for many, however it is worth it for ensuring you get neat results with limited clean up. It is also a good opportunity to have a nice clear out to complete the transformation! The surface you are treating must be clean, dry and sound. If it has been previously painted, using a scraper or stiff brush remove any loose paint. The chances are, your shed will have gathered dirt over time. It is crucial that you remove as much of this as possible as painting a dirty surface is a short-cut to paint failure, trust us! Using a stiff brush, clean down the inside of the shed, removing any dust or dirt that has gathered. Using sandpaper, sand previously painted or stained surfaces down in the direction of the wood grain to help remove any further loose wood treatment and create a key for the paint to adhere to. Wipe the surface down using a damp cloth to remove any dust as this, like dirt, will impact the ability for the paint to remain adhered. You can then fill any cracks or holes in the wood to create the smoothest possible finish. If using a woodstain, you must use a wood filler that is suitable to be stained. Allow the wood filler to dry completely dry before sanding back to a smooth surface. Finally, apply masking tape to the edges of the surface you are painting and put down a dust sheet to prevent paint splatter.

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Next, it is time to get painting! It is important to apply a primer at this point if the paint you are using requires one. If you are using a wood paint such as Sadolin Superdec, you do not need a primer. Furthermore, woodstains or wood varnishes do not require a primer to be applied. Depending on the product you are using, you have three options for painting; a paint brush, a paint roller or spray equipment. The best solution for many people is a combination of a paint brush and a roller. A medium-pile roller will be best suited for painting the inside of your shed as the chances are this won't be perfectly smooth. If you are using an oil-based paint, a natural bristle paint brush is best. If you are using a water-based product like Sadolin Superdec or Sadolin Classic you must use a synthetic paint brush as a natural bristle brush will absorb water. Apply the wood treatment evenly to the surface, starting on the ceilings. Painting the edges with your paint brush first and then using a roller to paint the rest of the surface will leave the best finish. This allows you to roll back over where you have used the paint brush, allowing you to get a perfectly smooth finish with no brush marks or darker patches where the paint brush has applied more paint than the roller. Once you have applied one coat of the treatment, allow to completely dry before recoating. This will likely be 3-4 hours with a water-based wood treatment. Apply subsequent coats of your chosen wood treatment as per the manufacturer's instructions. Once dry you are done! Bare in mind that some products will have a curing period in which while dry, they won't be as durable until the product has cured. This can often take up to a week.

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