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How to seal bamboo fence panels?

Mo2
Growing in Experience

How to seal bamboo fence panels?

Hi I am seeking to apply sealer/color on bamboo fence panels. 

 

kindly suggest the best colour/sealer brand and can I paint with the spray gun or I have to use brush. 

Thanks in advance 

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Applying sealer to Bamboo fence Panels

Hi @Mo2,

 

Unfortunately, bamboo is quite a challenging material to work with when it comes to applying sealers or stains, as there aren't any coatings that specifically state they are suitable for bamboo. Bamboo has a natural waxy coating that makes it resistant to most treatments, preventing stains or sealers from penetrating effectively.

 

Given the wear and greying of your panels, applying a coating may result in an uneven, patchy finish, especially where some areas may still have their natural oils intact while others are more weathered. Because of this, I can't recommend any particular product for bamboo.

 

You might consider lightly sanding the surface to remove some of the grey and worn areas, though even then, results can vary. It's always a good idea to test on a small, inconspicuous area first to see how the material responds. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Mitchell

 

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