Refresh a garden gate

BRING IT UP TO DATE Don’t forget the hinges and handles; paint them or replace for a smart new look

Create a warm welcome

Give your garden gate as much love as the front door. Whether it’s wood or metal, sand it down to create a smooth finish. Start with a primer on untreated surfaces, or for those previously painted, an undercoat. For a matt look, choose exterior eggshell, or gloss for a lacquered result.

GARDEN GATE

Spruce up a side entrance with a joyful splash of colour

Gate painted in Orange Aurora intelligent exterior eggshell, £36 for 1ltr, Little Greene