How to Paint Your Deer Stand
Having a deer stand that blends into its environment is paramount to a successful deer-hunting expedition. Deer stands hide the hunter and help him assimilate into his surroundings. Deer stands are wooden structures from which you can monitor animal movement around you. Painting a deer stand is the same procedure as painting any other wood structures. It may take a weekend, but you will find it worth the effort as it can make or break a hunting holiday. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 200-Grit sandpaper
- Electronic sander
- Cloth
- Paintbrush
- Wood paint
- Face mask
- Protective goggles
Instructions
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Sand the entire structure of the deer stand using the electronic sander and the 200-grit sandpaper. Wear protective goggles to avoid debris flying into your eyes.
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Wipe off the surface of the deer stand using a cloth to remove sawdust.
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Paint the entire structure of the deer stand with the paintbrush. You can use larger brushes to speed the process. Use a face mask when painting as the chemicals could harm your lungs.
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Leave the paint to dry at least for one night.
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Apply a second coat of paint if you need more coverage.
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Tips & Warnings
Paint the deer stand to a color that can merge with the surrounding plants and trees.
Use a face mask when painting as the chemicals could harm your lungs. Wear protective goggles to avoid debris flying into your eyes.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit deer image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
