Hello I have old lattice as a protection around a very small courtyard/clothesline area.
Two questions:
Do you have handipersons that you recommend?
Del :)
Hi @Delveen,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.
If you have any photos of the lattice as well as the area, I encourage you to share them so the community can see what you are working with and offer their best advice. Let me know if you need a hand uploading images.
Like any painting project, preparation is the most important step. With the lattice, start by giving it a good clean to remove any dirt, dust or grime, then allow it to dry thoroughly. A pressure washer would be the best tool for this; however, it would be fine to use a bucket of warm soapy water with a scrubbing brush.
You'd then give the lattice a sand to remove any loose or flaking material and create a good surface for the new coating to adhere to. If there is existing paint, you won't need to fully remove it if it is well adhered, however poorly adhered paint will need to go. I'd suggest using 120-grit sandpaper for this.
Once prepared, apply a primer, followed by two coats of a quality exterior paint, ensuring you observe the recommended recoat time for your products.
A high-quality paint brush will certainly do the job, but with all those edges and overlapping sections, painting lattice can be fairly time-consuming. You might like to consider using a paint sprayer, as this can make the job considerably quicker and make it much easier to get an even coating into all the awkward areas. Check out https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/diy-skills/painting/power-painting for some guidance about using paint sprayers.
With the concrete, I'd suggest you check out https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/diy-skills/painting/how-to-paint-concrete-floors as it provides all the necessary guidance to achieve a quality finish.
Have a read and let me know if you have any further questions or specific aspects that need some clarification.
Jacob
