If your fence is mouldy, then consider applying a fungicidal wash to kill mould and algae before going anywhere near a paint brush. Ronseal is one of them, and their One Coat Fence Life – Dark Oak treatment is quite a popular choice. The formula is neither excessively thick nor thin, and it doesn’t run too much or create a lot of drips.

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Its special pigments ensure a rich colour and allow the natural texture of the wood grain to shine through. This means that the 5 L container holds enough product to cover approximately 30 m² (around six fence panels). This means that even if there have been a few days of rain, you can still paint your fence or shed once the sky clears.

The Bold Plum colour comes out as a bright, eye-catching purple that works for both furniture as well as fences.

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Ronseal Fence Life Plus gives 5 year protection on all rough sawn and smooth planed sheds and fences.

It’s the best fence paint for keeping mess to a minimum, and can be applied with either a brush or a spray gun. However, it’s worth double checking that using a paint sprayer is possible before purchasing a specific product, even by contacting the manufacturer if necessary. I’m focusing this review on the Dark Oak colour which dries as a dark chocolate and has a matt finish. As a result, this is the best fence paint for those living in exposed areas, helping protect the wooden fence from rain, frost and snow. The drying time between coats is around 2 – 4 hours and the overall drying time should no more than 5 hours in total.