Some fences may only require one coat, but it’s more common to need two or three. The drying time between coats is around 2 – 4 hours and the overall drying time should no more than 5 hours in total. When it comes to fence paint, there are two directions you can go with colour. These are natural hues (like browns and greys) or shades which are more commonly found in the rainbow (reds, oranges, purples).

This One Coat Fence Life – Medium Oak by Ronseal has an elegant, rich colour. It’s the best fence paint if you’re after a traditional look and easy application. It can be used on both sheds and fences.Sash windows Repair, Double Glazing & Draught Proofing. Sash Windows Painting. Windows painting. Windows Repair and Restoration.

Also remember that colours may also come out darker than expected, especially once dried, which can really change the look of a garden. We won’t be covering how to paint a fence with brushes here as it is as simple as grabbing your paint, giving it a mix and getting to work. We will, however, be looking at spraying and rolling a fence. Best way to paint a fence: brush or spray In terms of colour, this paint is available in nine different hues. I’ve chosen to focus this review on the ‘Silver’ Copse finish which is a matt, dark grey fence paint – it results in a modern, contemporary look. It’s the best fence paint for keeping mess to a minimum, and can be applied with either a brush or a spray gun. Although it achieves good coverage most of the time with just one coat, there are some instances where two coats might be required. For example: This fence paint is intended for use on rough-sawn timber, so it’s suitable for painting a lot of different exterior wood like wood stores, sheds and fences. However, it’s not recommended for smoother wood like garden furniture.This fence paint is wax enriched, which helps with repelling water from the surface, and it offers an all-weather barrier to protect exterior wood. The ‘Ebony Wood’ is perfect for anyone wishing to create dark, striking fences. Although only one coat is required, if you’re covering a bright or very rich colour, you may wish to apply an extra coat of this Ronseal fence paint depending on personal preference. As we mentioned in the last Johnstone’s paint description, Johnstone’s makes some very awesome colours of garden paint, and this is the range to look for if you want to experiment with your fence. We have chosen the Botanical Retreat colour, which is a baby blue coloured fence paint, but there are loads of beautiful fence paints to choose from. Personal preference of course plays a huge part in what colour paint you should choose. But there are a couple of things to bear in mind on top of that: Choosing a Colour Based on Function