Finding a good board is essential to any old fence board project. The board should be unbroken and not warped. The original paint should be stripped away before reusing the board. It may be difficult to find a good board in an old fence, but with a little work, even the worst-looking fence may yield the perfect board or boards for various projects.
To make a old fence bird house, find a couple good old fence boards. Remove all of the old paint and clean the boards completely. Cut two pieces of the board so that they look like squares with a triangle on top. Cut two more pieces so that they are the same size as the square point of the two previous pieces. Take two more pieces cut to fit together and form the roof of the house. A single square can be cut to form the bottom. Cut a hole to make an entrance for the birds. The house can be glued together and painted, forming a creative little home for the birds.
It is very important to measure each piece before cutting the old fence board. Each of the opposite pieces should be identical to ensure the best fits. Cutting the hole for the bird door should be done before assembling the bird house to ensure not breaking the house. Painting the inside of the bird house is not suggested because the paint may be harmful to the birds.
The old fence board used in making a fence painting does not have to be perfect. Slight imperfections help to ensure that the piece is completely unique. Remove the old paint and thoroughly clean the board. Once the board is clean, the fresh paint can be applied. Typically light colors are used as a background to the board. Once you apply a background color, draw your design lightly on the board with a pencil. The drawing can be then painted and outlined as you like. These painted old fence boards can be used as decorations and sign posts. They can often be seen in gardens and at front porches.