Staining a Fence and Painting a Grilling Station

Here are two painting projects that can add color and durability to your backyard and deck. Staining a fence is a fairly easy way to make a big difference in the look of your backyard,.

This is also the best way to preserve your wood fence and prevent it from turning gray. If you have weathered wood, please follow the cleaning procedures detailed in this entry before beginning.

After we stain the wooden fence, we’ll turn a fold out workbench into a convenient grilling prep table or buffet. A coat of paint dresses it up and helps it stand up to the elements.

Staining a Fence

Materials for Staining a Fence

• Wood stain (transparent, semi transparent or solid). We used: BEHR Premium Terra Cotta Semi-Transparent Wood Stain
• 4 in. Paint brush
• Paint tray
• Pad applicator
• Drop cloth (optional)

Step 1: Pour Paint

If needed place drop cloth down over surfaces you’d like to protect. Open can of stain and pour into paint tray.

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Step 2: Saturate Applicator

Saturate pad applicator with stain.

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Step 3: Apply Stain

Apply stain to fence. Press the pad firmly against the wood, but not so much that the stain runs down the fence.

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Step 4: Coat All Surfaces

Continue working pad up down fence until all surfaces are coated.

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Step 5: Fill Small Areas

For areas the pad applicator can’t reach, use the paint brush to apply your stain. Make sure all accessible areas of the fence are covered.

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Step 6: Apply Additional Coats

Allow first coast of stain two hours minimum to dry before applying second coat. Repeat Steps 2-5 for the second coat.

Once complete you’ll have a beautifully protected fence.

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Colorful Grilling Prep Table

Ceate a colorful addition to your back yard with an easy to do grill station.

Materials

• Wooden fold-out workbench
• Marquee exterior paint. We used: BEHR MARQUEE Patina Semi-Gloss Exterior Paint
• Paint tray
• Foam roller
• Paint brush
• Drop cloth (optional)

Step 1: Assemble Work Bench

Place your drop cloth over your designated painting area. Assemble the work bench by following the instructions provided.

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Step 2: Pour Paint

Open your exterior paint and pour into paint tray.

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Step 3: Saturate Roller

Saturate your roller in the paint.

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Step 4: Apply Paint to Work Bench

Apply the paint to the work bench with your roller. Back roll to smooth out any lap marks, drips, or paint pools.

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Step 5: Fill Small Areas

Use your paint brush to apply color in areas the roller can’t reach.

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Step 6: Apply Second Coat

Continue Steps 4 and 5 until the work benches are completely covered. Wait two hours to dry and apply second coat (if desired).

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Move your station in place, grab your grilling grub and send out those BBQ invitations!

Find Behr Paint at The Home Depot.

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