Backyard Shed Makeover

Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

The once utilitarian backyard shed has become a multifunctional structure that serves as everything from bikes, landscaping, gardening, sports, toys, and equipment storage to a feminine escape for the busy mom seeking a quiet retreat from the chaos of motherhood.ย ย 

The most common materials used to construct sheds today include metal, plastic, wood, aluminum, and vinyl.  

Regardless of the materials used in construction, over the course of time, the structure becomes outdated, worn out, and in need of refinishing.ย ย 

Find inspiration from our before and after shed makeover, and add this idea to your project list this summer!

Materials List:

  • Wood putty
  • Sandpaper
  • Crowbar
  • Power drill
  • Wire brush
  • Primer and paint according to shed material (aluminum, wood, vinyl, steel etc)
  • Paintbrush
  • Paint roller or paint sprayer
  • New hardware or spray paint

Est Cost: $100-$250

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    Backyard Shed Makeover

    Before

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    This shed is made from wood sheathing over a wood frame.  

    Prior to refinishing any shed be sure to evaluate the inside of the shed along the roof line and the walls to inspect for any signs of water damage or potential roof leakage and then inspect the roof accordingly.ย 

    Backyard Shed Makeover

    1. Remove rotting wood

    Often there is wooden trim incorporated onto a shed design.  If the trim is rotting consider removing the trim and filling in the holes in the wood doors with wood putty.  Sand the wood putty afterward for a smooth, even finish.  

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    The trim can be left off or replaced with new trim as desired.ย ย 

    Backyard Shed Makeover

    2. Refinish or replace hardware.

    Remove any hardware and refinish the existing hardware or replace it with new hardware such as hinges and the door handle.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Lay out the hardware such as the hinges and the handle.  

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Go over all of the metal hardware with a wire brush to chip off loose paint and create a smooth surface.  

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Here the metal hardware is smooth without the chipped finish as seen before.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    This hardware was sprayed with Rustoleumโ€™s indoor/outdoor copper finish spray paint.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Allow to dry thoroughly before re-attaching.ย ย 

    Backyard Shed Makeover

    3. Prime and paint the shed.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    In this case, the trim was left off of the door, and after the putty that had been used to fill in the holes of the door was sanded the doors were then primed and painted.ย 

    Little hands and little helpers are always welcome.ย ย 

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Painting is a great way to get kids involved and active in projects.  Consider age appropriate ways to involve them in projects this summer.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    When first priming use a paint brush to cover the cracks and to cut the edges of the structure.ย ย 

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Then use a roller to coat the rest of the shed with the primer.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Repeat this same process with the paint after the primer has dried according to the manufacturerโ€™s instructions.

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    We used the same colors on our shed as the exterior of our home – Benjamin Moore’s Simply White and the shutters are Hale Navy also by Benjamin Moore.

    Backyard Shed Makeover

    Before and After

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 
    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    Voila.ย ย 

    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 
    Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

    This shed was painted with Simply White by Benjamin Moore.ย  The shutters are Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore.ย  The hardware is Copper by Rustoleum.ย 

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      Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 
      Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 
      Check out this before and after shed makeover, and find inspiration to give any backyard shed a facelift this summer.ย ย 

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      1. It looks fantastic, Ahna! Sharing this idea in our weekly round up on Sunday. Have a great week!

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