How to restain your fence

Breathe new life into an old stained fence with a little bit of help from Resene.

Ways with wood with Mark Rayner - Project 74

Difficulty level: Challenging

You will need: Bucket, Garden hose with clean running water, Garden sprayer, Paintbrush, Paint stirrer, Previously stained fence, Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Resene Timber and Deck Wash, Resene Waterborne Woodsman tinted to Resene English Walnut, Stiff-bristled brush.

To get the look: Mark painted the shelf with Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Ciderhouse.

Other ideas: For a rich black effect stain the fence with Resene Waterborne Woodsman tinted to Resene Pitch Black.

Instructions

Step one
Mix one part Resene Moss & Mould Killer to five parts clean water.

Step two
Thoroughly soak the fence with the solution and leave for 48 hours.

Step three
Mix one part Resene Timber and Deck Wash to three parts clean water.

Step four
Scrub the fence vigorously with the solution using a stiffbristled brush.

Step five
Rinse off with clean water and allow the wood to dry.

Step six
Carefully stir the Resene Waterborne Woodsman.

Step seven
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Woodsman to the fence and allow to dry.

Step eight
Apply a second coat of Resene Waterborne Woodsman to the fence and allow to dry.

Shelf unit
Ways with wood