Fence painting

Boris1 · Jun 21, 2012

Hi everyone, I have roughly 500 ft of 4 board oak fencing with vinyl coated wire between the posts and boards that I would like to paint. I was looking for the ideas on the most cost and time effective method in doing this. I thought about spraying but was concerned about the wind? Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Western · Jun 21, 2012

I would spray it on a calm day, or in the evening if the wind dies down. Some spray tips may work better in windy conditions (smaller fan tip). Morning would also be a good time, just monitor the moisture on your wood before starting, don't want dew under your paint.

creekbend · Jun 21, 2012

Whatever method you decide to implement, I would deeply suggest that you make all possible attempts to not apply paint to the underside or bottom of the boards. Best wishes.

Tollster · Jun 21, 2012

Spray with a power painter of some sort. Be sure to wait till the wind dies down, as you'll mist everything within 100 feet or so otherwise.

Boris1 · Jun 21, 2012

Thanks for the help, any suggestions for paint type ? I wanted to do something dark . Prefer long lasting of course.

forgeblast · Jun 22, 2012

Advantage 300 Airless Paint Sprayer-0552079 at The Home Depot
is something i have used my buddy has one, i have used it for lattice, fence, barn, etc its easy to use and clean up is a snap. I was able to get a days worth of painting in 2 hrs.
we use behr deep base in chocolate.

brin · Jun 22, 2012

You might try a google search....for black fence stain or paint...I bought mine from an outfit in KY. years ago to spray our board fencing...it was asphalt based and has lasted all these years.....it is what many of the horse farms use in KY.....I wish I still had the name but I do not....We used the hand pump up sprayers to do ours and we did not paint the bottoms of the boards as Creekbend metioned...it lets them breathe..