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Backyard fence makeover

I sprayed our backyard fence on the weekend. We had some old sections of fence which didn't look great, especially near new boards.

The spray gun was very quick and easy to use. I used Dulux RapidFinish.

Very happy with the results, although not sure we got the colour right. We were expecting more of a darker grey and less blue/purple tone.

A couple of after shots:

Example of the fence before:

Now we need to get planting in the garden!

Jason

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Kermit

How hard are the spray guns to clean? I'm not a fan of cleaning up!

And how accurate are they? How did you ensure that you didn't get paint on the timber boards above the fence?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/903#Comment_903

You do need to clean the gun well to ensure it doesn't get clogged in future but the unit I had was relatively easy to disassemble and clean. It wasn't a lot more time than cleaning a brush or roller.

You do need to cover surfaces you don't want to get paint on, like brickwork for example. Although the gun is reasonably accurate there will be splatter, so preparation is important. I spent a lot of time taping up newspaper on the timber boards to cover them. But every time the wind blew through the boards the newspaper would lift off - the gentle paint tape I was using wasn't really strong enough, but I didn't want to use anything that might damage the boards. I found it was easier just to tape a couple of lines, cut in with a brush and use a large piece of cardboard to shield the boards whenever I had to spray near them.

Jason

KingStreetReno

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/62687#Comment_62687

Looks great @Jason! Did you use Domino Grey by Dulux? It definitely has blue undertones. Grey is so hard to get right!

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/93801#Comment_93801

@KingStreetReno,

The colour is Ironstone. I'm sure it will look great once we do the planting.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113175#Comment_113175

Here's a before and after shot of the same area behind the games room:

pformagg

Which spray gun did you use?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3828#Comment_3828

I used the Dulux RapidFinish spray gun @pformagg. It was very easy to use. Other community members might also be able to recommend alternatives.

Thanks for joining in the discussion and a big welcome to the Workshop community. I hope you find plenty of information and inspiration for your projects.

Let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3828#Comment_3828

pformagg,

I noticed that @KingStreetReno posted in another discussion that she also used the Dulux Rapid Finish spray gun for her fence makeover.

Are you planning on painting your fence?

Jason

pformagg

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/64111#Comment_64111

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the info. Yes planning on spray my house (brick) and Wooden fence. I got given a Ozito Spray gun, https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-700w-power-paint-spray-gun_p1661265. so intend to use that.

Hopefully it works.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/94625#Comment_94625

Great. Looking forward to seeing your results @pformagg.

Remember that you'll want to choose a paint that is suitable for a spray gun. I used Dulux RapidFinish which doesn't need to be diluted and was self-priming so very convenient. I'm sure that would be suitable for use with your Ozito, but you might want to double check with a paint specialist at your local store first.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/94625#Comment_94625

Also @pformagg, do talk to a paint specialist about your plan to spray the house. Have the bricks been painted before? What type of bricks are they? How porous? A spray gun might not be the most appropriate tool.

Jason

lin_ren

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113748#Comment_113748

Hi Jason,

Do you have to always prime a fence before painting? I painted a small section of my fence in a dark grey colour, it was new wooden pailings and I used Taubmans waterprrof paint...

The tin doesnt say it is a self primer on it?

I also painted 4 new posts in the same paint...

What will happen if I havent primed? and How can I fix this problem ...just did one coat on fence so far.

Linda

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124508#Comment_124508

Hi @lin_ren,

Welcome to Workshop and thanks for joining in the discussion. I hope you find plenty of helpful advice and inspiration on the site from our community members.

Priming is usually advised before painting most surfaces, as it creates a layer that paint can better adhere to. It can often save you time and money, and help ensure a better finish. In the case of painting wood, primer can help fill in the grain and create a smooth surface for the subsequent coat(s). You might have found when painting the pailings that they really soaked up the paint.

I'm sure that Workshop community members would be happy to share other painting tips, and there's also a lot of how-to information on painting in the D.I.Y. advice section of the Bunnings website that you might find useful.

Thanks again,

Jason

MartyH

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/94625#Comment_94625

@pformagg

I wouldn't use a spray gun on brick. I reckon you'll want to use a brush to get thicker coverage and get in all the nooks and crannies of the bricks and mortar. How big an area where you planning on painting?

tony1982

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113750#Comment_113750

Hi Jason - did you do much cleaning to your fence before painting? Yours looked to be in a similar condition to what ours is currently, it turned out great!

How has the paint job held up to the elements in the intervening years?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/125005#Comment_125005

Not too much @tony1982, just a good brush down to get rid of dust and cobwebs.

Jason

tony1982

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/132061#Comment_132061

Thanks @Jason and how has it held up to the elements. Have you needed to repaint?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/136357#Comment_136357

Sorry, I must have missed your follow up question @tony1982.

It's holding up well four years on. It's faded a little in the hot sun but I don't think we'll need to repaint for a few years.

Jason

tony1982

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/139290#Comment_139290

Thanks for the reply!

Moonbeam1959

Hi Jason- the fence looks fantastic. Quick question- did you replace the old fence posts before you painted?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8173#Comment_8173

Hi @Moonbeam1959, thanks for joining in the discussion.

We did a few minor repairs to the fence as it was part of our pool build project and we needed to lift the overall height of the fence to comply with pool fencing regulations - hence the Merbau extension on the top.

Welcome to the community. We're looking forward to reading about your own projects and plans. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need a hand or have something to share.

Jason

Moonbeam1959

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66270#Comment_66270

Thanks Jason.

KH-Tim

Hi @Jason This looks great. We are planning to paint wood paneling on the side of our house as we are tired of treating it with stain which fades after 6 months! It gets battered by the elements.

Question, did you have any problems when painting the fence with the paint seeping between the panels through to your neighbour's side?

Thanks.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8654#Comment_8654

Hi @KH-Tim,

Welcome to the community. Great to see you make your first post.

We have an empty block on one side of our house so I was able to have a look to see if there was any paint that might have come through to the other side of the fence. There was no evidence that the other side had been painted at all.

Please let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site. We look forward to reading more about your projects and plans. Perhaps your own fence rejuvenation project?

Jason

KH-Tim

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66547#Comment_66547

Thanks @Jason

hadi

Hi Jason,

Looking great. I'm planning to to the same to my fence. So I have questions:

1- Which color brand did you use for the fence if you don't mind me asking.

2- Did you clean the paling before spraying or any preparation steps you took ?

3- I noticed you have extended the fence as well. How did you do that ? As I need to do the same and been searching all over and couldn't find a reasonable solution.

Thanks

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/9295#Comment_9295

Heya @hadi, many thanks for your kind words. All the best with your fence makeover. I'm sure you'll find painting very easy.

We used Dulux Ironstone. It was initially little bluer than we were expecting, although as it has aged it is now more grey which is what we wanted. Most people go for Monument or Domino.

You do need to clean the palings to remove any dirt, dust or any other debris. I just did it by hand with a small brush.

We needed to extend the fence height and ensure they weren't climbable to comply with pool fencing regulations. They obviously also gave us some more privacy. As we had builders on site completing our backyard games room, we got them to build the panels out of Merbau decking boards. The panels are removable if we upgrade the fence at a later stage. Would you prefer to buy fence extensions or do you want to build something yourself? Make sure you search fence extension here on Workshop as you'll see some great examples.

Jason

Cole_73

the colour is a colourbond colour, we used on Gutter Downpipes on external of the house (which is white), and path, maybe on wood it comes out a little more blue.

I was considering painting the whole house, and bought spray gun - Wagner Flexio 575 Paint Sprayer - unsued as yet, bit scary haha

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12011#Comment_12011

Thanks for joining in the discussion @Cole_73. Great to see you make your first post after being a member for so long. We are looking forward to reading about your projects and plans. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you have something to share with the community or need a hand with a project around the house and garden.

Jason

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68435#Comment_68435

Hi Jason.

How's your spray gun after nearly 5 years - still working well since you started this thread?

Would you recommend it? I'm thinking of painting corrugated iron surfaces.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-rapidfinish-paint-spray-gun_p1560480

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