5 Easy Water-Based Paint Projects For Your Back Garden
Gardens are pleasant spaces to enjoy, excellent for growing plants and entertaining guests. With water-based odourless paint, you can easily paint different features in your garden, revamping the space. This guide offers advice for using water-based paint projects in your back garden, from creating walkways to repurposing spare materials.
Revamp Your Old Plant Pots
Over time, plant pots can quickly become outdated in style. You might want to change your garden, so, instead of replacing your current plant pots, why not try painting them? Here, you can discover how to revamp your old plant pots.
What to Do
Starting with your chosen plant pot, it’s important to prepare the plant pot by cleaning the surface to make sure it is free of dirt. After cleaning the pot, you need to let it dry before painting. If necessary, priming the pot can also ensure the paint sticks perfectly.
Once your plant pot has been prepared, it’s time to start painting. Using a paintbrush, you can easily use a paintbrush to apply your first coat of paint, as well as any designs. Applying another layer can also make the design look even.
Design Ideas
If growing plants in your garden plant pots, you might want to consider decorating your pots to suit the plants growing inside. Bright paints are great for a colourful touch, making the plant pots a statement in your garden. Try a combination of the Treatex Eco Colours, for example, creating a rainbow. Alternatively, you could try distressing your design, granting an aged feel. This can be perfect for rustic garden styles.
Benefits
New plant pots can often be expensive. Reusing your plant pots is a cost-effective way to restyle your garden, without needing to waste perfectly good ceramic pots. Painting your garden plant pots can be a very therapeutic process, which is great for your mental health.
Paint Your Garden Furniture
Garden furniture is an important part of enjoying your outdoor space, from seating to play equipment. Often, however, the paint on your furniture may become faded and unappealing. If this is the case, it could be a great opportunity to redesign your furniture using water-repellent paint.
What to Do
Preparation is key when it comes to any kind of painting, making a furniture painting project no exception. If your garden furniture has leftover paint, it’s important to sand the surface to remove any remnants. For any holes, make sure these are filled before painting anything on the furniture. Finally, make sure to cover any surrounding surfaces with painting sheets to prevent paint from covering other surfaces.
Once your surface is prepared, it’s time to paint the furniture. As furniture paint can rub off with use, it’s sensible to apply multiple layers of paint. Once you have finished painting, it’s essential to make sure the paint is fully dried before using your furniture.
Design Ideas
You might choose to paint your furniture a singular colour, helping you to create a subtle appearance or a statement decoration. Alternatively, you might choose to go for a more creative design, painting vines or roses on your furniture. This can add a botanical feel to your space and combines perfectly with any existing flowers you might have grown there.
Benefits
Garden furniture is typically expensive, making it costly to replace if the paint becomes faded. Environmentally friendly paint can be used to revitalise your furniture, breathing new life into its surface. The right water-repellent paint can protect the furniture against the elements too, such as Treatex Eco Colours.
Custom Garden Signs
Signs are incredibly helpful additions to all areas of a property for organisational purposes, which includes the garden. From plant identification to warnings, garden signs can be incredibly useful.
What to Do
Garden signs don’t need to be complex. They are often a great opportunity to use spare materials, from plastic offcuts to leftover wooden planks. Using a saw and sandpaper, you can size and shape the perfect sign. Make sure your surface is clean and dry before you begin painting.
When painting, it’s important to choose a paintbrush that works for your chosen design. Using small paintbrushes, you can easily write text on your newly created sign. Large paintbrushes, on the other hand, are great for easily covering the sign in paint quickly.
Design Ideas
Different colours can be used for colour-coding, making it easier to distinguish between plants and other garden items quickly. For an added creative touch, why not paint decorative features on the sides of your signs? Treatex Eco Colours paint in red could be perfect for creating a warning sign as well, such as a notification of a dog in the garden.
Benefits
Signs are great for organising a garden, making it work better for you and your family. In addition, painted signs can be charming and welcoming, making your garden a more pleasant place to enjoy.
Decorative Fence Panels
Fences are important for creating boundaries for a garden, and protecting your outdoor space from local weather conditions and potential intruders. Fence panels can be both functional and decorative.
What to Do
As fences are typically made of wood, it’s important to make sure the surface is sanded before any painting takes place. Without sanding, the paint will be applied to uneven surfaces, making it difficult for the paint to adhere. The paint may peel or chip prematurely, meaning you need to reapply your paint soon after.
Following the preparation of your fence, you can start painting your fence panels. Use a large paintbrush for flat surfaces, speeding up the project. Smaller paint brushes can also be beneficial, as they are suited to precision painting.
Design Ideas
Depending on the fence panel, you should have a wide range of design options. Painting a solid colour can create a cheery appearance while adding statement decorative features like vines can offer a unique design. Low fences are brilliant for protecting flower and herb gardens and can protect your plant life from your pets.
Benefits
Fences make a fantastic focal point of the garden, making your outdoor space unique. When painted a bright or strong colour, fences can become more apparent and are not easily missed, helping to better protect what is within.
Create a Painted Pathway
Whether your back garden is covered in grass or gravel, a painted stone pathway can be fantastic for making it easier to walk through your outdoor space. In this section, you can learn how to create a painted stone pathway that stands out while remaining functional.
What to Do
Before doing anything else, you will need to choose a material for your pathway. Large stones are a great choice, alongside leftover patio slabs and concrete pieces. Next, it’s time to choose your paint. When choosing a paint, it’s essential to choose an option that is resistant to local weather conditions. Water-repellent paint is a great choice, as the ground will routinely get wet with rain.
Before applying, it’s important to prime and prepare your surfaces. Following this, you can apply your paint with the right tools, such as large paintbrushes and paint rollers. While doing so, using painter’s tape can help you make sure your painting is straight.
Design Ideas
From freehand designs to geometric patterns, there are plenty of ways to design a pathway to make it stand out against the backdrop of your garden. You could try creating intricate floral motifs, abstract shapes, or even themed designs like leaves or footprints to add a touch of personality. Whether you opt for bold, vibrant colours or subtle, natural tones, a thoughtfully painted pathway can transform an ordinary garden into an eye-catching outdoor retreat.
Benefits
Painted walkways can make your garden look more appealing to visitors, including prospective buyers. Bright colours stand out against neutral backdrops, making it easier to distinguish where the pathway lies. Additionally, a painting project can add a personal touch to your outdoor space.
Our Range of Products
Before beginning any outdoor painting project, it’s important to choose the right paint. At Treatex, we have a wide range of paints for you to choose from, making it easy for you to find the right solution for your particular project. In the Treatex Eco Colours range, you can find a variety of bright and cheerful colours that help to brighten up your garden, no matter the project. As a UV-protective paint, Treatex Eco Colours are the perfect choice for both indoor and outdoor use.
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