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Available in four different colours, and each one looking fantastic, a 5-litre can should give you enough paint for about five 6x5ft fence panels if you’re giving them a double coating, and I recommend that you do, especially if you want the paint to last for years to come. I know the advertising claims you can do 10 panels of that size, but that would be with a single coat and I do think bare timber (or timber previously a different colour) needs two, take a look at a couple of examples here from earlier today covering new timber (in the video) and an old gate: Timbercare costs less than half the price of most other exterior wood treatments, but it’s still water-based and safe around plants and pets – the trade-off here is that it also takes five hours to dry, so you’ll want to make sure you apply it when there aren’t any rainclouds on the horizon.

This depends on the condition of your fence panels, the paint you choose and how well you prep and paint. Most options here recommend one or two coats, and you can trust your eyes to know when the job is finished. Does the paint look like it has been applied evenly? Are you happy with how it looks colour-wise? Essentially, if the manufacturer states that one coat is sufficient and you’re happy with the finish, then one coat is all you need. Although many (not all) wood preservatives contain a small amount of wax, they don’t always provide long term weather protection. To seal in the wood preserver and provide the best all-round wood protection, garden fences treated with a fence preservative can usually be treated with an exterior wood oil, suitable for garden fences, once the preserver has fully dried, usually after 72 hours. This will help to keep fence panels supple and nourished whilst protecting against water ingress and weathering. Some external wood oils also contain UV filters that will help to preserve the fence colour for longer. Next, you’ll want to ensure the surfaces you’re painting are as dry and clean as possible, so clean off any dirt and cobwebs with a good stiff brush. This will make sure you give your fence a solid, even coat, free from gaps where water can soak in. Do I need a specific type of paint brush? Most fence paints will require two coats with an average waiting time of 4-12 hours between each coat,' explains DIY expert Michael. 'Some trade quality paint, however, is specially formulated to provide long-lasting colour and protection in just one coat.' UV Protection: This paint provides good UV protection, ensuring that your fence maintains its colour and doesn't fade under harsh sunlight.These machines are often designed to only spray a specific product or group of products from the sprayer manufacturer.

From plum, to lime, to berry, there are a lot of loud colour options available in this Johnstone’s Garden Colours range, as well as some more neutral tones like ‘Vintage Rose’ and ‘Natural Vanilla’. Characteristics of a solvent-based wood preservers are that the liquid is very thin and has a strong, solvent odour due to the high V.O.C content. Solvent-based preservatives tend to be very thin in consistency and can splash when being poured from the tin. Coloured preservers can stain patios, concrete, stone, slabs and other surfaces so care needs to be taken when pouring. Water-based fence preservatives When fence painting with a brush, you should work with the direction of the wood grain. If painting with a spray gun, you should work in sections, moving the paint sprayer left to right over the section whilst working either top to bottom or bottom to top. Fence Stains: Water and oil-based fence stains are very much like garden paints. They seal, protect and weatherproof wooden fences and are available in a range of colours from brands such as Ronseal, Cuprinol and more. Available in six natural wood colours, One Coat is formulated for use on new or previously stained rough sawn wood and can be applied using a brush or by spray. A five-litre tin is capable of covering six standard fence panels.You can choose from natural wood shades, with brown and red hues, or go for a pop of colour to really brighten up the garden. If you’ve been feeling like your garden needs a bit of jazzing up, painting your wooden fence can really bring it up a level. Coverage: With coverage of up to 6 square metres per litre, this paint offers a good balance between the amount of paint used and the number of coats needed for your painting projects. After painting, wash all brushes and paint sprayers thoroughly with warm water. If using a solvent-based paint, you may need to wash brushes in white spirit to remove the paint.

Before treating any garden fence with a fence preserver, stain, oil or paint, it has to be clean and free of any mould, algae or lichens. Find out which fence cleaner is best to clean and remove these common issues These are the top fence care treatments that colour and protect wooden fences. Some of these products are actually wood stains but they all colour and protect wooden fencing and are often refered to as fence paints or paint for fences. Always clean off dirt, mud and mould before fence painting. If your fence is mouldy, then consider applying a fungicidal wash to kill mould and algae before going anywhere near a paint brush. Painting over mould and moss will only result in the paint not adhering well to the wood.Drying Time: The drying time of 2-4 hours is a bit longer than some other fence paints, which might require more patience during the painting process. Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ Charcoal Grey is a water-based paint that offers excellent protection for your fence, shed, or other rough sawn wood surfaces. Its UV protection ensures that the colour remains vibrant and resistant to fading, while the weatherproof formula shields your fence from rain and wind damage.