How to Paint a Wooden Fence

Brush the fence thoroughly with a wire brush to remove any dust and dirt from its surface. Alternatively, a power hose can be used to complete this step, but you would need to allow sufficient time for the wood to completely dry before proceeding to the next step.

Using a large paint brush and a suitable exterior wood fence paint, start applying paint at the top and work your way down in sections. Do not apply paint in wet conditions or if rain is likely before the paint has dried.

Complete one section at a time. If another coat of paint is required, allow the fence sufficient time to dry before applying it.