Generally, browns and greens help the shed "fade" into the surrounding garden, shrubs and trees. Paint the shed the same color as your house to tie the two buildings together. Hide unsightly items such as firewood or a lumber pile behind the shed, or move it to another location.
How do you cover a metal shed?
- Shrub Fence. If you like to have an expansive garden, plant some of your favorite shrubs around the perimeter of the tin shed.
- Decorative Trellis.
- Greenhouse.
- False Privacy Fence.
How do you refurbish a metal shed?
- Clean the entire surface with detergent and water, using a cloth or rough sponge, then rinse the surface with a garden hose.
- Fill any holes, cracks or dents with an auto body filler material.
- Watch for new spots of flash rust to appear as you wash the surface.
- Remove all surface rust.
How much does steel cladding cost?
The majority of metal siding will be made from steel or aluminum panels. Aluminum panels generally cost about 35% more than steel panels. Aluminum siding costs about $9 to $17 per square foot installed. Steel siding costs about $7 to $16 per square foot installed.
What can I do with an old metal shed?
Your Options for Metal Shed Disposal Fortunately, metal sheds are an easier commodity to get rid of since metal is 100% recyclable. Many metal recycling companies and scrap metal buyers will take an old metal shed off your hands for free. Some buyers or centers will even pay you for the metal value of the shed!