Chainlink Fence Painting in Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Can a Chainlink Fence be Painted?
Repainting an old chainlink fence can revitalize the look of your yard and prolong the life of your fence. First, you want to use a paint crafted to stick to galvanized fence metal. Chainlink Fence paint can make an old chainlink fence look pretty new and also bestows or applies a protective layer of corrosion resistance.
Because most chain-link fences are made of galvanized steel, wind, rain and extreme temperatures can cause the fence to eventually break down and rust. Painting a chainlink fence can be a simple process, but it’s important to properly prepare the surface first. Without proper preparation, the new paint may flake and more rust may develop. If you have no time to do the job yourself, contact Long Island’s Continental Fence!
Fence Painting Pointers
Remove as much rust as possible from the fence using a wire brush. Work around the fenced area, brushing the poles and both sides of the chain-link fence.- Wash the fence to remove any cobwebs, leaves and grass. Spray the entire fence with a hose, if possible. Otherwise, it may be necessary to use a bucket and a sponge to wipe down both sides of the fence and the poles. If the fence has been previously painted, use a pressure washer to remove any paint chips. Allow the fence to thoroughly dry.
- Apply a rust-stopping spray to any areas that are very rusted. These sprays can usually be found in your local hardware store. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for application instructions.
- Add a coat of metal primer to the fence if it has rust or an old coat of paint on it. Metal primer can usually be found in your local hardware store. If the fence is new or in good condition, a coat of metal primer is not necessary. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for application instructions.
- Lay a large piece of cardboard on the ground, butted up to the bottom of the fence. Push the grass at the bottom of the fence down with the cardboard, enabling you to reach the bottom.
- Kneel or sit on the cardboard and begin rolling metal paint on the fence with a long nap roller. Metal paint is specifically made for painting metal surfaces, but if you desire a specific color or can’t find metal paint, acrylic paint will work too. The longer fibers on the roller will help paint the other side of the fence at the same time.
- Work down the length of the fence, moving the cardboard as you go. Paint the fence from the top to bottom, getting as close to the ground as possible. Use a paintbrush to get near the ground and beside the poles, if necessary.
- Move the cardboard to the opposite side of the fence and position it on the ground, pushing down the grass. Paint any parts of the fence that were missed with the long nap roller. Use the paintbrush to touch up any missed areas near the ground or by the poles. Allow the paint to completely dry.
Remove as much rust as possible from the fence using a wire brush. Work around the fenced area, brushing the poles and both sides of the chain-link fence.Via SFGate.com!
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Your Long Island home or business property is a large investment. You may want to protect and beautify it. Installing a new iron, vinyl fence or wood fence is also some of the best security one can buy. Choosing the right fence is important, but choosing the right fencing contractor is even more so. It is easy to pick the first fence contractor that pops up on Google, but the results will be better if you do your research and get estimates. There are so many fence contractors out there, but experienced and competent installers are surprisingly uncommon. Look to Continental Fence. We’re the industry standard on Long Island!
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