What to think about when Buying a Wooden Shed | Gardening

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When it comes to owning any kind of wooden sheds you need to remember that they will need to be regularly maintained. By doing this you will be assured that whatever is held inside is well protected from the elements outside. In this article we take a look at what one needs to do in order to ensure that your wooden shed is well protected.

As you will soon discover either by visiting your local DIY store or searching online that there are many different kinds of exterior finishes one can use for covering a shed. But what you choose depends on what kind of finish you want and what color it is you would like your shed to be.

1. The first thing that one will need to do before you actually start work on protecting your shed is to ensure that you have the right equipment to hand. Ideally you should have a power washer, an electric sander, a foam brush or a staining pad or a nylon paintbrush and of course not forgetting the stain. It is best if you choose a solid stain as this not only hides the wood grain but will last much longer as well. But if you want some of the wood grain to show through then opt for a semi-solid stain instead.

2. Next you need to decide whether you want to use an oil based or water based stain for protecting your shed. An oil based stain is perfect for protecting sheds where it is going to be hit by harsh elements, as it is able to penetrate into the wood far deeper. However, a water-based one is not only safer to use but is also resistant to mildew and the stain color remains the same after applying for much longer.

3. Once the stain has been chosen you can now move on to the next stage, which is preparing the surface of the wood. You need to remove any other stain or paint on it that was applied previously along with dust, dirt and debris. This is where the power washer comes in handy and use one that is specifically designed for cleaning wood surfaces. It is a good idea to use the sander before you wash the shed down to help get rid of the more stubborn paint and dirt on the woods surface.

4. Once you have washed the walls of your shed down thoroughly you now need to give it time to dry out completely, otherwise the stain will not adhere to the surface properly. It is a good idea therefore, to wash the shed down on a day, which is hot and sunny.

5. Only have the wood on the shed has dried out completely can you now start to apply the stain you have chosen. It is best if you do one wall at a time make sure that you cover the surface of it evenly and quickly with the stain to prevent any kind of overlapping to occur. This will then help to ensure that the finish of each coat is flawless.

6. You may also find that you need to apply more than one coat of the stain to ensure that your shed is well protected. Some wooden sheds may actually need three coats of stain before you know that the shed is well protected. It is a good idea therefore to read and use the recommendations that the manufacturer of the stain provides on its container.

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It can be tricky when choosing one of the many wooden sheds available at online shops, but following the steps here should help you decide. Garden sheds can be very useful in the garden as well as blending in with the scenery.

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