Even if everything inside is green, blooming and growing magnificently, the appearance visible from the outside is sometimes disturbing, so that one thinks about beautifying the greenhouse. The material, especially on the frame parts, is starting to age and a new coat of paint can work wonders.
Upgrading an old greenhouse takes patience, time and money
The ravages of time and the weather that affect an outdoor greenhouse at any time of the year leave their mark. After a few years in the midst of nature, it's time to beautify the greenhouse to freshen up the look a little. At the beginning of the makeover is first thorough cleaning, which is best tackled on a sunny and not too hot day.
Rotten beams and rusty metal frames
The paint is off the metal frame and the wooden windows. This may not bother the little plants in the house at the moment, but it can quickly lead to major leaks in the outer shell and have a negative impact on the climate. It is therefore now a matter of derusting, grinding and painting the outer frame and the visible parts of the foundation and its anchoring elements. The tools and material needed are:
- sandpaper (orbital sander is better);
- Round brush as attachment for drill (97.00€) and wire brushes;
- Wood or rust preventative, possibly deep primer and varnish;
- brushes of various strengths;
- adhesive tape for masking the windows;
- safe stepladder or ladder;
- protective gloves and, if necessary, eye protection;
Badly damaged frame parts that can no longer be repaired should be replaced in the interests of stability. The same applies to seals on windows, doors or ventilation flaps. This has nothing to do with beautifying the greenhouse at the moment, but it makes sense now that these components are easily accessible. When all surfaces are prepared, will first a primer and then a new coat of paint applied.
Pretty windows and roofing
All transparent materials usually show very distinctive and unmistakable marks after just a few years, starting with small scratches and cracks or even cracked over a large area. The only help here is to replace the defective parts, otherwise the damage will only increase. If the outer walls are made of plastic panels, this material starts to become rather unsightly in older houses. It turns gray and becomes opaque over the years, which is also reflected in a not particularly pleasant look. If the plates are not defective, they do not have to be replaced under any circumstances. In this case, one is enough to beautify the greenhouse Planting these unsightly spots, for example with a fast-growing grapevine, which is also useful as a natural shade in strong sunlight.
tips
It is often not the greenhouse itself, but its immediate surroundings that detract from the overall appearance. In these cases, sensible and not too high planting around the greenhouse can provide a noticeable improvement.