Freshen it up with some gap sealer and a paint touch-up.
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Juliet Love
After a long winter and a busy spring your patio is probably in need of a spruce up. First thing to do is give it a good clean and, if you have weatherboards, a patch and paint job may be in order.
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Give your patio a quick and easy makeover to set it up for outdoor entertaining. Classic weatherboards are a great backdrop for country styling and if your cladding is looking a bit worse for wear you can freshen it with gap sealer and a paint touch-up.
Gather your supplies
Selleys No More Gaps Exterior
Exterior acrylic paint
You'll also need
Short-handled brush
Gloves
Paintbrush
Dropsheet
For you to note
Gaps between boards need to be sealed, as they can lead to rot due to moisture build-up.
Use a flexible gap filler formulated for outdoor use that’s UV- and mould-resistant, so it deals with house movement and weathering.
This project uses a filler tube but you can use a cartridge and caulking gun
Here's how
Step 1
Step 1
Use brush to clean weatherboards.
Step 2
Step 2
Cut tip of gap filler tube on an angle. Wearing gloves, apply a bead along each gappy joint in one long motion, maintaining even pressure.
Step 3
Step 3
Use a wet gloved fingertip to run along each joint to remove excess filler. Leave for at least half an hour to form a skin.
Step 4
Step 4
Paint over skin along joints using a brush.
Step 5
Step 5
Apply coat of paint to weatherboards, using brush.
The final results.
Classic weatherboards are a great backdrop for country styling like this rustic timber table and wicker armchairs. Keep the look unfussy with a runner, cottage garden blooms and a candle or two. A vine or climber overhead completes the scene.
