lord_seagrave Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hi chaps, As you may recall, I’m doing a trellising project, which will be painted black. The timber is on order, but although the pieces will be cut and treated, I’ll still need to paint it (timber merchant won’t do it for me, sadly). There are lots of pieces, so I’d like to a. do as few coats as possible, whilst, b. still giving a long-lasting finish. My priority is to get it up, I can always put an extra coat on at the end of the season. The total surface area (including ends and edges) is 15sqm. All help gratefully received. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) 4 inch drainpipe cut to length and capped. Fill with whatever you want to paint it with Drill both ends of the wood and attach hook to one end. Dip, hang and dry. Turn over and dip again Job done or get 5 mates and issue them with a paint brush each Edited March 28, 2018 by amateur gloss, Cuprinol, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Tarpaulin and a pressure sprayer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Does it have to be gloss paint as cuprinol do a black wood preservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cuprinol ducks back, perfect for the job and cheap to buy. Gloss would be really expensive and you would have to undercoat the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Sadolin do a stain/ paint that seems to actually last on rough sawn wood outside. Not the cheapest but stays on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 No, not gloss paint paint, a fence paint/finish in black. Thanks for the tips - I shall shop around LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cuprinol Tudor black stain seems ok, but needs a new coat every year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 I'v just tarted up a gate and fence at a house with old engine oil thats black, looks well but stinks like an old crankcase. It doesn't get any traffic as no one uses the back gate, its filthy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cuprinol Garden shades Black Ash works very well my parents have all their fences trellis and garden gazebos painted with it, lasts six years according to the tin. I used it in my garden in a different colour and after four years it still looks good, no peeling or cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, figgy said: Cuprinol Garden shades Black Ash works very well my parents have all their fences trellis and garden gazebos painted with it, lasts six years according to the tin. I used it in my garden in a different colour and after four years it still looks good, no peeling or cracking. My only other experience of painting fences is with Garden Shades for a customer a couple of months ago, and the opacity is good. It’s more expensive than the Ducksback stuff, though the coverage is better. What a quandary! Ducksback (5yrs) = £20 for 9lts (42.3sqm) 47p per sqm Garden Shades (6yrs) = £30 for 5lts (60sqm) 50p per sqm I have got to be the most boring bloke ever. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 i use this on the buildings and around the estate on everything from buildings to fences with good effect https://www.promain.co.uk/bedec-barn-paint.html?c=14567&92=137&141=&132=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uzVBRDkARIsALkZAdlVZtfeTenYOkwsUu0qi5AsT0gydQeeiiB9jK8RwOsnrv6-eyM0DrsaAiGEEALw_wcB#92=137&141=&132= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, lord_seagrave said: My only other experience of painting fences is with Garden Shades for a customer a couple of months ago, and the opacity is good. It’s more expensive than the Ducksback stuff, though the coverage is better. What a quandary! Ducksback (5yrs) = £20 for 9lts (42.3sqm) 47p per sqm Garden Shades (6yrs) = £30 for 5lts (60sqm) 50p per sqm I have got to be the most boring bloke ever. LS Screwefix had a offer on last time i bought some so worked out a lot cheaper. look around you may find it on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 creosote the proper coal tar stuff is black ideal for long life on trellis, dip the bits for a good period, before use. the proper dipped fence posts are quoted as lasting upto 50yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 To get a really decent quality black add Black bituminous paint to Creacote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Can proper creosote still be bought? I thought it was banned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Yes at a good agricultural merchants, but several weaker copies out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Creosote and old engine oil , lasts for years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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