How to Paint a Fence

A vital step in our guide to how to paint a fence is examining the fence for any signs of damage including rot, mould or loose slats to ensure your paint glides on seamlessly.

Be mindful that simply painting over these problem areas will not resolve the issues in the long term and could potentially cause more daunting, time-consuming work at a later stage. This stage is the perfect opportunity to repair or replace any damaged areas and remove the risk of more costly jobs later down the line. In some cases, dependant on the type of fence you have, fence panels may need to be replaced to ensure safety and prevent the garden from looking untidy.

With the fence checked and repaired or replaced you can use a Seriously Good Wire Brush and Scraper to clean up the fence panel and achieve a smooth surface. Only a light brushing is needed with the wire brush to eliminate any dirt or debris which might have accumulated over the year.

Once your fence panels are perfectly prepared, shake your tin of fence paint, open the lid and stir the contents if necessary to remove any lumps. The paint must be of a smooth consistency with no patches of oil, water or other colours to ensure smooth coverage is achieved. Pour some of the fence paint into an Ultimate Large Handyhold. Now, time to use the best brush out there for painting a fence; our Ultimate Swan Neck Shed and Fence Brush will make short work of applying the paint smoothly and evenly. Use this intelligent brush to work the paint into the wood covering all areas. Our rigorous testing has revealed that this brush achieves the coverage needed 40% faster than our previous block brush design, to reduce your painting time and deliver a stunning finish with every use.

Alternatively, you can take the Seriously Good 4 inch Shed & Fence Roller to rapidly cover the panels, this is the ideal solution for larger, or more uniform fence panels. Once this step is complete, you can take the Seriously Good 2 Inch Shed & Fence Brush with guaranteed no bristle loss, to paint the frame and finish off any areas that require a higher level of intricacy.

When you have finished painting the fence, allow the paint to dry fully. For a deeper, darker colour add additional coats, being sure to wait for the required drying time between coats. Store the Ultimate Swan Neck Shed & Fence Brush in the Brush Protector. This Harris-approved top tip stops the paint on the brush from drying between coats and becoming far more challenging to clean.

That’s all there is to it! You now have a remarkable looking garden and flawless fence panels that will remain well-protected from the summer through to the winter.

Discover more top tips for perfecting your garden DIY projects with our guides on How to Paint Garden Decking and How to Paint a Shed or head to our Let’s Plan section to map out your garden transformation.