Must I use sprayable fence preserver

Andyf33

Hi folks

I have 44 6" square fence panels to coat in fence preserver so looking to use a power sprayer.

The "normal" paint on preserver is about half the price of the "special" sprayable preserver. Has anyone used the normal preserver with a power sprayer and has it worked? Or must i use the special sprayable preserver?

Thanks

flea72

sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but i would avoid using a paint sprayer

you find you spray the preservative anywhere but on the panels. the slightest breeze and its all over the ground, over the top of the fence and all over yourself, and the panel is lucky to have a thin coat

not worth the money at all, for the sprayer or the preservative

much better to use elbow grease and a paintbrush

Flea

Lotus-eater

It looks good on the adverts though........

44 panels, crikey, that's alot, the normal stuff clogs up the nozzle, I'm afraid you are in for a bank holiday weekend of fence painting fun!

rheme

Agree with flea72. My DF bought one and has already been said the stuff goes all over and the fence only gets a thin coat.

Better off using the normal fence preserver and a brush. The finish looks better too.

Save your money!!

Andyf33

Thanks folks

looks like im in for a fun few days.

amcluesent

Agreed, my neighbour sprayed his fence...and his path and my wheelie bin

When you're doing it by hand, don't get too thick a brush that makes it hard work. And get a lowish seat, that way at least half can be done sitting down.

pebbles88

i must agree. dh did the fence the other day...... he ended up having to spread the stuff out with a brush anyway... and his glasses are coated in the stuff!! thankfully he used his old pair!!:rotfl:

part-timer

I have just bought a power sprayer and sprayed all my fences today! I would disagree with the other posters and found it great.

B&Q currently have their Ronseal spray and brush fencelife on 3 for 2 and also 15% off all cuprinol products.

If you are going to user a sprayable treatment, (we used the Ronseal one), as long as it is water based, I watered it downs slightly as it had a tendancy to go on a bit thick.

Hope this helps.

Vibrant

The sprayable fence treatment can be okay (I have used the Cuprinol).
On the plus side it is twice as quick as a brush. 44 panels would take me 11 plus hours with a brush, for each side.

On the downside, it must be a calm day, dont spray near anything that you don't want tiny spots on (neighbours may not appreciate it!) and if you have concrete posts a sprayer is useless.
The overspray problem can be serious. I saw a conservatory two doors away from the treated fence, covered in spots. And another gardener I know, had to pay out several hundred pounds, to replace the ruined garden furniture of an irate neighbour.

Personally I prefer creosote, with a dash of oil, quicker to apply than fencelife and actually helps to preserve the fence, rather than just prettying it up. The only downside is the cost, as it doesn't go as far as fencelife.

Andyf33

Thanks for the advice. On balance, general opinion appears to be that i should go with the brush rather than spray - especially as i have concrete posts.

greyteam1959

25 litre proper cresote ( not substitute ) £42 incl vat .....for 'professional' use only now.
Stinks but easy to apply !!!!!!!! With a brush !!!!!