How to Paint Barns

Revive an old barn by treating it with a new coat of paint. Painting a barn can be done with a similar technique as painting a house, although depending on the size of the structure, this can be a much larger project. Before you begin, select what colors you would like to use for the walls and trim of the barn. You can choose to go with the classic red-and-white combination, or create a new and different look for your barn.

Paint scraper
Pressure washer
Exterior wall paint
Paint sprayer
Ladder
Exterior trim paint
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare the barn. Scrape away loose paint or debris using a paint scraper. Pressure wash the barn's outside to remove dirt, dust or other debris such as cobwebs, bird droppings and loose paint.
- 2
  Allow the barn to dry completely. Select a day to begin painting when the temperature is above 50 degrees and there is no rain in the forecast for at least four days (or longer, depending on how long you think it will take to paint the barn).
- 3
  Prepare the paint sprayer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 4
  Apply the first coat of wall paint. Begin at one of the barn's corners and slowly work your way around the barn's exterior walls. Because this is the first coat of paint, make sure you spray a generous and uniform coating. Work your way around the entire barn, using a ladder to paint areas that are out of arm's reach.
- 5
  Apply a second coat of wall paint. Because this is the coat that will be visible, take time applying the second coat, paying attention to detail.
- 6
  Paint the trim. Hand paint the trim with a paintbrush. Use slow, careful strokes to give the paint a smooth, even finish. Avoid loading the brush with too much paint, which can result in unsightly drips.

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