Surface preparations are critical to every painting project. It is important to remove all debris, dirt and loose paint prior to priming or painting. This step allows the paint to properly adhere to the surface for better protection and longer durability. Scrape, and pressure wash all the old paint and debris. Let the surface dry thoroughly. Fix any old boards and nail them down.

Place drop cloths on the ground. Tape and mask anything you don't want painted. Cover doors, hinges, door handles, roof of the shed, etc.

Assemble according to manufacturers instructions. Be sure to use the test spray chart to try your sprayer before starting your project.

Line the cup of the sprayer with a plastic liner and this will make clean-up a breeze.

Fill the sprayer cup with paint.

Practice on cardboard or on the test sheet to get familiar with the sprayer and the settings.

Hold the sprayer 3-5 inches from the surface and glide the sprayer left to right until reaching the end of the wall. Overlap each pass about 50%

Periodically step back and check spray coverage. Cedar shakes are porous and absorb a great deal of paint.

Switch to vertical spray pattern and spray boards up and down or place at a slight angle to finish angled roof line trim boards.

If you take a break or see paint collecting on the spray tip, wipe it down with a wet cloth or rag. That will help improve spray performance.

Once the shed is painted, it will be protected and keep your backyard looking great for years to come.