Discover how to paint a shed that will become the envy of your family, friends and loved ones through the summer months and beyond with our definitive guide to painting a shed.
Although primarily used for the storage of gardening equipment and other household supplies, the shed can also feature as a beautiful focal point for your outdoor space when properly decorated. With the correct steps and professional tools, painting a shed can not only protect the wooden structure from rot and damage, but it can also turn your shed into an attractive feature or functional lounge space.
Whether you’re looking to find out the best brushes for painting a shed or tips on how to paint a shed with a remarkably even finish, our expert guide will show you how to transform your shed in just a few easy-to-follow steps.
Before painting any outdoor structure, remember that it always pays to assess the condition of the wood and ensure the area is appropriately prepared before picking up that paintbrush. We always recommend protecting the area first, using tarpaulin if you are concerned about spilling paint on the floor or on your plants. Don’t forget that plastic bags can also be used to cover small shrubs and taller plants to ensure maximum protection!
Once outdoor plants and floors are covered, take a wire brush to remove any signs of mould or algae on the surface of the shed’s wooden panels. If you notice that the wood is rotten, it’s advisable to replace the panel at this stage to prevent costly damages later down the line.
Finally, to speed things up later it’s a good idea to tape around the shed windows and as many intricate areas as possible using the Seriously Good UV Masking Tape to avoid messy paintwork. However, there’s no need to worry if you can’t cover all areas, as we’ll explain to you how to paint around each feature quickly and efficiently later in the guide!
Once any mould, algae or rot has been removed and the surface is sufficiently prepared, painting a shed all starts with the detail areas. A detail area refers to metalwork you want to avoid painting and keep a certain colour, window frames in the side of the shed and additional areas of trim.
If you didn’t cover everything in masking tape, there’s no need to worry. Take the Seriously Good 2″ Shed & Fence Paint Brush to accurately paint around these features. Ensure that even tricky areas that might be low or high are fully covered. The more coverage the surface of your shed receives, the longer the wood can be preserved from the harsher weather conditions.
Once the paintwork is completed, allow the first coat to fully dry. To achieve a darker, stronger colour when painting a shed repeat steps 2 and 3 and you’ll be amazed by the results. Our Seriously Good brushes, Ultimate Exterior Woodwork brushes and Seriously Good 4″ Shed and Fence Roller can be cleaned of most water-based exterior paints in running water with next to no effort. A quick rinse under the tap or hose is all that’s required to leave them looking brand new.
It’s no secret that painting a shed can be a physically demanding task so if you need to take a break between coats, the Ultimate Swan Neck Shed and Fence Brush comes with a handy storage case that can keep the paint on the brush wet for up to 2 weeks! Whether you decide to power through or complete your outdoor shed painting in stages, you’ll have the reward of not only a more durable, weather-protected shed but the pleasure of a superb feature for your garden that you’ll want to show off as much as possible.
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