RONSEAL RSLFLPPS5L FLPPS5L Fence Life Plus+ Slate 5 Litre, 5 l (Pack of 1)

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This means that even if there have been a few days of rain, you can still paint your fence or shed once the sky clears.

It soaks in to the wood as opposed to sitting on the surface, which can make for a longer-lasting finish. Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! Overall, this One Coat Fence Life is one of the best fence paints if you’re after a traditional look and easy application. 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’.I’m focusing this review on the Dark Oak colour which dries as a dark chocolate and has a matt finish. Two coats might also be needed if painting over a darker colour, or applying the paint on fresh wood. Painting a lighter colour over a darker one will likely always result in some of the base colour showing through.

This fence paint is designed to offer long lasting protection to your fence – it contains algaecides and fungicides to fight off mildew and will also help prevent weather damage. Both water-based paint and solvent-based paint can be used on exterior surfaces – as long as the specific paint products states that it’s suitable for this purpose. It’s also one of the best fence paints to apply at any time of year, because it becomes showerproof within approximately 30 minutes of application. It’s a little more expensive than the other fence paints listed here, but it’s clear from online testimonials that it’s a thick, quality paint that gives good results. 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.Some paints may need to be diluted first before they can be used in a spray gun, which may affect their quality or how many coats are required.

This means that the 5 L container holds enough product to cover approximately 30 m² (around six fence panels). It can be applied using a roller, brush or paint sprayer and achieved good coverage with the paint spreading on well. There’s 6 L of fence paint in one tin which is enough to cover approximately 10 fence panels, and it’s available in different colours like ‘Autumn Red’, ‘Rich Oak’ and ‘Rustic Brown’.Ronseal Fence Life Plus gives 5 year protection on all rough sawn and smooth planed sheds and fences. Johnstone’s Garden Colours is quite thick, with a ‘waxy’ texture, and may need at least two coats for full coverage. A cloth may be needed on standby to catch any drips, and any fence paint that gets onto the floor will need to be quickly washed off.