Painting a 175 ft. Dairy barn and if a tree falls on the farm, can you hear it??

[@1945thom]

You are a welcome addition to anyone's life

[@markrisebrough8776]

You'd cut costs by buying the paint in 5 gallon pales. You'd cut labor by pressure washing the lose material and dirt off the wood and allow to dry throughly. Further labor would be saved by using an airless paint sprayer that draws paint directly from the pale.

[@TheDrewCharles]

This is good advice. Power washing is good advice. This commenter is right on the money. A clean dry surface that's well gripped will have much better adhesion. And will give you an extra 10 years out of your paint job. Yes! I said an extra TEN years. . . It also helps if you seal all the cracks with caulking. If you want your barn to last, use caulking and good exterior paint.

[@doug1883]

Hey Taylor great videos! I would ask if you could make an amazon wish list or something so that people who love, enjoy, and appreciate the amazing work you do can support!!!!!

[@peterbone3922]

Great video Taylor keep them coming there very enjoyable

[@clarencedavister9098]

Hi Taylor. You’ve just shown us that you never run out of work when you’re on a farm. You and Brent always complement each other so well when you’re working on a project. You really should be wearing goggles and a hard hat when you are working on those trees. We are all concerned about your safety. Stay positive, keep smiling, and keep those great videos coming. 🐄🚜🌽😉😊

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

Is ot me or does Brent talk like Sid from the movie Ice Age?

[@user-jr6pz7ef8f]

Hi Taylor much love from Virginia thank you for the videos please be safe and careful❤

[@craigmonty8343]

Hi sweetie, the barn looks good. Glad that branch fell now and not when someone was under it. 🙏🏻 Another great video, you are a hard working woman for sure. 🤗 Talk to you soon hopefully.😊

[@danl9334]

Thanks for another great video!!!!!!

[@johndeere1951a]

The down side of anyone posting their daily chores is that your inadated with friendly advice. Hardhat with ear muffs & face shield. GLOVES, multi layer leg chaps. please farm safe, save your body. New 73 year old subscriber from lower central New Hampshire 👍

[@atticuskilby515]

Springtime chores never end. The barn looks great and the grass is greening quickly. Dandelions have deep roots so this may be the reason that they are good aerators. Thanks for sharing!

[@tayfarms]

That is so true! I never really thought of that, that definitely makes sense🙂 Thank you for joining us 😊😊

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great job painting Brent

[@markrich6657]

Hi Taylor, I cannot Think of anyone of your age that has such a commitment and work ethic that you have. Brent has gold In his hands with you . To see how a young lady of your age has such a focus on all things farming is so impressive. YOUR care for the cows, farm machinery and the upkeep and wellbeing are phenomenal. Superb real world content, bless you and Brent for letting us into your real world of small farming. Thank you, I'm impressed MARK uk

[@Cisco35Kid]

Every 7 years on my house. Like clockwork. On 100 year old cedar siding.

[@Mainly-boy-outdoors]

Great job painting Taylor!!

[@robertphifer7955]

Look forward to every new post and am enjoying all your experiences in the past! Great content highlighting your and Brett’s day to day lives. Very different from climate I experience in NC

[@paulmartin8212]

I always start painting top down that way you cover any drips etc. Great job with all the maintenance and upkeep you guys have to do on a farm.

[@jimdiamond8246]

WOW that's some painting project .

[@JohnBradley-ut2qi]

You are one heck of a hard-working woman. My uncle just had the barn whitewashed every 3 years. Did it inside and out. Took the guy about 1 day to do it all. We had to hose the barn down inside and out so the whitewash would stick. Also got rid of the dirt on the outside. Still miss the farm life. Too old to do it now. Wish I had bought a farm when I was younger. Still miss the farm life. I am passing down to my grandkids the life I had as a farmer. Have a great summer, stay safe and God Bless

[@roysutton9688]

You guys tickle me I love how you work joke and care for the farm. Great video love time viewer well over a year. Keep up the great job

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video Taylor

[@randyphillips1275]

Enjoyed your video

[@tayfarms]

So glad!😀

[@KenHoch-lj2oi]

Taylor, yes, painting can be fun, with these little secrets. I forget some thoughts, thus I send another comment. I’m just trying to be helpful, if I lived closer I’d come to Maine and help you “for free”. Thanks again to you and Brent for the great videos. Ken, from Pa.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Great video Taylor Brent would like meet you both some day. Nice work see you then.

[@matkremzar5474]

I'm gonna say 12 gallons total ... good work per usual Taylor.. and Brent! Let go people like and subscribe!!

[@tomotoole7241]

Great video Taylor if I was painting that barn I would use a roller 🤗

[@user-wi1si8kr7v]

I was going to suggest that. Get a roller the size of the clapboards and I believe the job would go faster

[@tomotoole7241]

And as for that fallen branch I would cut it up in nice length to fit in my stove for next winter when there be snow on the ground along with a good book as you say yourself & mug of coffee 😂😂😂

[@KenHoch-lj2oi]

Dear Taylor, I love you and your videos and I do have a suggestion on painting the barn. I thought I was too late but maybe you will get this in time to be of a help for you. Among other things I was once a painting contractor. Scrape the peeling, then sand with 50 weight paper. This is for adhesion. Don’t go crazy, once over just to rough it up. Then dust off with your favorite broom, removing dust, dirt, and spider webs. It doesn’t take much longer, but your chances of not having to do this again next year are much greater. It probably explains that on the directions on the can. This process is especially important on exterior painting. I hope this doesn’t piss you off, I think what you do is great. You are a true farm girl! That’s a compliment. Ken from Pa.

[@prjndigo]

the farmer working theory is that the paint that stays on is paint that is on and not to disturb it - likely carry over from lead paint days

[@JV-lq3tx]

​@@prjndigoStill should do a quick once over with sand paper. Paint will stay much longer on a clean surface with a good anchor profile.

[@SuburbanDon]

Sounds like a good idea especially if you use a power sander.

[@jamesjohnson5046]

Love your videos Taylor. please keep them coming.

[@tayfarms]

I’m glad! Will do, have a wonderful weekend!

[@TomNorton-wz1rx]

Hi Taylor, thank you for another great video, the barn is starting to look really good it’s a big job but it will look great when you guys get it finished

[@kalbfleisch61]

We just repainted our house it has wood siding like you barn and we have use almost 15 gallons but that’s 4 coats. We bought actual barn paint in 5 gallon buckets. And they tinted the white a nice shade of gray for us we have a red metal roof with white trim I am thinking black around the windows and doors.

[@snakeboren4814]

First...U ROCK Taylor...!!!!

[@tayfarms]

😀

[@kelvingravel8699]

Hi Taylor thanks for sharing another great video. Painting the barn is going to be a labour of love, but what you have done is awesome. Is that another channel you're starting Taylor the tree 🌳 surgeon 😅.Neil is looking really well. Thanks again Taylor take care and stay safe 👍 😊.

[@isaacfehr5448]

I would recommend a good quality power wash before painting. Sadly if you don’t get all the cracked paint off, the new paint doesn’t have anything to hold on.

[@donnieperry3671]

You’re doing a great job!!

[@tayfarms]

Thank you!!

[@centexan]

I've always found it best to do all my prep work at once (at least one whole wall) and get it out of the way. Then you don't have to stop painting which causes your paint to start drying in the brush. You REALLY need to apply the paint much thicker. It is not so much that the wood is soaking it up. There just isn't enough paint on the wall. And starting at the very top and working down is much smarter. The way you're doing it can allow some oops of various types to mess up what you've already painted.

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

Thanks for sharing. It's been awhile since I have been here. Sorry . But I'll try to see the videos I missed.

[@Rodney-sf1mc]

Keep up the Hard Work...Young Lady......

[@abnerking6275]

Hi Taylor keep up the good work you're such a hard worker 😍

[@johnblevins3034]

Your videos make me think I was younger and did videos when I was working on a farmer

[@JReis-yc6de]

Painting can be alot of work, but makes everything look good when done. Looks alot better where you painted. Trees can be a real menace where they interfere with a field. Makes me glad that we live in a mostly treeless area, though we now have alot of trees around the buildings after my folks spent many years to get some shade around here. Had to hire a tree trimmer after alot of winter kill last year. Not practical for an operating farm as you have to do it yourself.

[@Navet63]

"Bare feet in freshly cut grass". It doesn't get any better than that. I miss the small things.

[@user-ow6cx7om8o]

Pressure wash that barn, let it dry and electric paint sprayers are dirt cheap and do a good job.

[@waynetaylor5227]

pressure washing is satisfying BUT it drives water under the good paint as well...don't do it

[@deanyanko3326]

The old scrape and brush is good training for the entry level painter good money boys !

[@Dagunsmith]

aww Ms. Tay

[@claymack1109]

Good Morning Taylor. Look at you guys go.

[@richard3008]

another great video farm is looking great just goes to show you what a little graft can do your energy really shows and your enjoyment in what you do just wanted to say a big thankyou for all the work you do as farmers

[@1945thom]

Bees love yellow dandelions

[@Travis_Rivers]

Theres a few mowing here in Vermont but it hasnt heated up alot here . I know Pennsylvania some have harvested tritical already into silo so its coming Taylor no worries 👍

[@prjndigo]

ohgawd I forgot how much those damned hard-shell black flies love the smell of paint

[@GaryHeald-uv5im]

The place looks great, new paint, mowed lawn, beautiful. I am a big fan of metal roofs also. It looks like the barn has curved rafters. Although I love the look of that it might be tough (and expensive) to put a metal roof on that. Always a pleasure to see how hard you work and how much you get done.

[@1945thom]

Big Bull did the upper lip thingy on you! Run!!!!!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Good luck painting the barn Taylor

[@marleneboyd7754]

Oh Taylor, thank you for bringing us along. You can invite us to come help paint. I would gladly give you a hand.

[@tayfarms]

Thank YOU for joining us! Im sure you would lend a hand, y’all are so sweet and kind!

[@patrickcreath217]

I love everything about you Taylor, and your videos are binge watch worthy!❤ Look, I don't know a lot about painting, but for me, a spray gun painter is worth it's weight in gold, especially for those big projects!❤❤❤

[@user-gi5yk2gr5f]

Great video 😀🚜👍

[@tayfarms]

Thanks 😊

[@tincan6929]

You can use cling film to put the brush in to save washing out the paint it keeps out the air stops it drying going hard for 2 or 3 weeks 😊

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Good morning, Taylor! 70° and hot. It'll be 90° here Saturday. I love winters here in Texas. Paint looks good. Thanks

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Thanks for sharing Taylor, I always enjoy your videos. Enjoy your week, stay well be safe.

[@tayfarms]

That’s awesome, I’m glad you like them 🙂 You have a wonderful weekend!

[@ToyotaPete]

Thumbs Up, excellent job. It looks great

[@tayfarms]

Thank you so very much!

[@nicholas-qx9pw]

I know you don't mind helping but I think this is a little much to expect the hired farm hand to scrape and paint his huge barn with a hand scrapper and a 4" brush. I would suggest if Brent wants to do it rather than hiring it out, he invest in a good power washer with extension, a good paint sprayer and construct some type of cover for the windows. That should result in a much better paint job and speed things up considerably.

[@joewright1977]

Great Video.Lots of work getting done.Stay safe.Barn looks great.

[@tayfarms]

Thanks, will do!☺️

[@Blueriverfarms]

Good Moring Taylor and Brent, Barn is looking good with a fresh coat of paint. Here is a possible idea, given how large the lawn area is; couple sheep to help with the lawn mowing? Although with the cost of the fence to contain the sheep, it may make more sense just to keep mowing each week? I wonder if gas and oil costs over time would equal the cost of the fence for the same time period? Then factoring in still having to mow 3 to 4 times a year; even with the sheep grazing. Regards, Bob

[@rockfamhb]

I really enjoy your videos. I often wonder how nice it would be if you were able to acquire an old chipper. It seems like you could make a lot of wood chips just by how many branches you have to deal with every year. Keep up the good work

[@bal.beagles640]

I have painted a few buildings over the years and did not mind the actual painting but I always did not enjoy the cleaning of the building, hopefully you enjoyed your day painting Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@Leoforever79]

Hey there Taylor. Hope all is well. Awesome video. Will share a tip my grandfather always did when we raised dairy replacements. When dehorned always dehorned Jan coldest day possible as it helps to stop the bleeding. We also had wooden stantions. Not sure how a tie stall would work. Also bulls always had a ring put in their noses. Just a safety precaution. If those tips help great!!! If not well its there to help anyone else. Enjoy your week. 😊

[@brookenorton9053]

My daddy loves your videos he used to be a dairy farmer in East Tennessee!

[@tayfarms]

That is awesome! I’m glad he enjoys them, thank him for his time in the dairy industry from his farmer friends in Maine!😊😊🐄

[@johnramsey3306]

Just to make it easier, duck tape a broom handle to the scraper, ruff wood 123 strokes dip your brush often, wrap your brushes in plastic big overnight don't have to wash them every day..good job guy's lots of work to do there !!

[@JakerPete]

Hey 👋🏻 Taylor am watching now! Reposted Ya Video Too......🤘🏻

[@tayfarms]

Awesome thank you!😊

[@Diesal3]

@TayFarms 7:45 I'm not sure if you have ever showed us but I've not seen, what is kept/stored in the top part of that tie stall barn? I never noticed how much room there was until this shot here. Seems like a huge area up there. 22:41 Just a suggestion, but if you had set up a camera overlooking that field and did a time lapse of that yard being cut would have been something people would have liked to see. To see a big job like that done in its entirety is just satisfying.

[@KenHoch-lj2oi]

Hi Taylor, I’m back. Forgive me from sticking my nose in again about painting the barn. The sanding can almost be considered fun, trust me. Your paint store sells pole sanders. A pole with a sad pad on the end. Not expensive but will make this fun, fast, and effective. Take paper, fold length wise to fit the pad, cut it with an inch putty knife, and mount it to the pad. Cut it like you’re opening a letter (envelope). One or two strokes, and you’re done. You can slide it the whole length of the barn if you like. Have a race with Brent, it’s a real kick!

[@garysheftic6523]

Barn looks 👍

[@tayfarms]

Thanks!

[@lubomircarbol4926]

Hi Taylor. I really enjoy your videos. A few days ago I was working as a semi-professional lumberjack. Here in the Czech Republic, until recently, women were not allowed to work with a chainsaw. It is hard work..isnt' it?

[@kroadie3936]

They’ve also done some really interesting work,thank you DIY Taylor farms!

[@mission1125]

Great video! How about a video about Brent and his story and a bit of the history of the farm?

[@edmonddoodyjr984]

it all is looking good and have great farm summer

[@greghamann2099]

Very good.

[@tayfarms]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dennismelnychuk]

You 2 are good workers, id probably use a airless sprayer to paint all that.

[@michaelwinters1922]

Great video little slow but good

[@tincan6929]

Nice job vango ❤ o and by the way you mist a bit 😅😊

[@jamesjolly7406]

Super💯video

[@tayfarms]

Thanks!

[@johnnymayo8534]

Wow...yall are busy! The barn and yards are looking great! I do not envy you when it comes to painting!! Honestly, I would rather have a root canal than paint! I'm not sure about Maine elect power utilities, but here in NC if you've got a tree with the potential to damage power lines, the utility company will come trim or remove the tree. In some cases, they will do it without you having to call them.

[@tayfarms]

☺️ always! Thank you 🙂 that definitely could be the case with the power company being responsible, we’ll have to bug them next 😁

[@jimcushman5060]

Taylor, you just work to hard. But obviously it pays off. The Barn looks wonderful!!🚜🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tayfarms]

Aww thank you so much!

[@dannyroach8743]

Ever think about using the pressure washer? Much easier much faster. Just an idea

[@hakimlassouag7297]

Great job ❤❤❤❤

[@tayfarms]

Thank you!!

[@user-tx5dt2ts6o]

With an airless sprayer you could paint the entire side in a couple hours

[@MsSkymans]

Taylor 👌💪

[@johndoyle6697]

Hi Taylor. Did you pressure wash before you painted. It gets the loose stuff and dirt off. Enjoy your videos on thursday and sunday

[@ericpryce7311]

Power wash is faster than scrapping. Then when your painting keep your brush full of paint.

[@dbrbruce9950]

That's two hard-working Mainers right there.

[@1945thom]

The Golden Gate Bridge is constantly being painted

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

Hi Taylor! Another great video! No ear protection?

[@nice-n-generous1649]

If you power wash the barn it will remove the loose paint flakes

[@gregjaniga1201]

HI Taylor Have you ever white washed the inside of the barn. That's what we use to do during the winter for the milk inspection. Take care Love your channel

[@cjc4680]

You are a hard worker, farmer at heart! How's the corn planting project? Nice ring, is that a wedding ring?

[@tayfarms]

Thank you! We’ve got a few things to straighten out on the planter before we give her a try, I will be sure to take y’all along with us😀. Nope not married or engaged just can’t wear a ring on the other hand cause I get it pinched a lot😅

[@waynetaylor5227]

when you think of the humidity in that barn ,that old paint must be good stuff. lead based?

[@peterellem849]

Get a 4 in 🎉1 clamshell bucket for the Kubota like yesterday.

[@user-wi1si8kr7v]

Taylor, wouldn’t it have been easier to bring the Sawdust truck along so you could put all the branches on it making only one trip?

[@kevinaustin8105]

Your bull looks awesome! I hope ya'll get a lot of use outta him. I tried painting the inside of our house once 😐😐. My ex-wife make me quit.🙄🙄🙄🤫🤫. Might be why we got divorced 🤔🤔🤣😁🤭👍🙋‍♂️🐄🐄🐄

[@KMTOWING]

Hey Taylor, somebody invented something you put on the hands doing the work. I think they are called gloves. Please use them next time😂

[@jamesjolly7406]

Hi from Dexter🏠Missouri

[@williamkemm673]

Taylor as a painter of 30 years I cannot believe you weren't pressure washing 1st, cleaning it is the only thing that's going to give you any kind of longevity!!!

[@emmetparker5269]

Another good video taylor

[@tayfarms]

Thanks!

[@terrykoch1250]

The 1 of 2 things I hate to do most. The other thing is cement.

[@tayfarms]

Ahh, I hear ya there. I detest pouring cement!😅