how to change the fence color

[Bennn]

Hi there, 

I have charcoal fence and wanted to change the color to brown (wood). What is the best way?

Thanks  

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Bennn 

Merry Xmas

I was thinking of  changing my  fence colors too  Using sprayer  below to do a  big  job fast.

Worth the $

Wagner W100 Wood And Metal Paint Sprayer  I/N: 0055604    $59

OR

More spray patterns Wagner W350 Wood And Metal Paint Sprayer I/N: 0216877 $149

Both these  have good reputations with the advice to thin the paint 10% approximatly

With easy clean up, only down side is regular fill ups needed but for the price not a deal  breaker.

Now try imagine hand brush  painting and back breaking work and doing it twice re second  coat.

Roller wont get into color bond  V groove or the edges of pailings

[Bennn]

Merry Xmas, thanks for quick reply. 

My most concern is about does the wood color cover the charcoal painted fence? 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Bennn 

If you are  using your quailty acrilic sunblocker  paints they tend to act as a one coat paint system So   one coat  will do it the new colour will go over the other and look  good.

We do two coats as it helps us as we may have missed  bits here and there  on that note. Wash your fence down with soap suds and a broom for faster cleaning its better than pressure washer.  A pressure washer good for a rinse.

Wood colour will go over the grey colour nicly as some times some paint colors want a darker under coat to allow its color to be at its best.

Also spry the first coat in the morning and second  coat in the afternoon in plenty of daylight not dawn or dusk as the shadows  will hide missed or uneven  paint  patches.   The morning and after noon  paint has the sun in different positions and will help you see uneven  paint patches from different angles.  

Also try painting from A to B morning,  then B to A  arvo as it will give you new viewing angles and missed spots will be seen  more easily.

Even if you do all that you will still find thin  paint spots just try to be consistant in you spray movements.  Maybe A to  B up and  down and B to A side to side.

Just  spray it have  fun

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Bennn,

Just to clarify, is your intention to paint the fence in a brown colour? If so, it’s worth noting the difference between a natural timber colour and brown paint.

Brown paint is opaque, meaning it will completely cover the existing charcoal colour and won't have the natural grain or texture of timber. Instead, it will give your fence the appearance of a solid brown painted surface.

With proper preparation and a couple of coats, there should be no issues covering the underlying paint colour on the fence.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell