What is the best fence paint?

What is the best fence paint

How to make sure you choose the best paint or stain for your fences

When it comes to choosing the best fence paints and stains it can feel a bit of a difficult decision. Let us make this really easy for you with the perfect wood paints and stains for your budget and project.

Key things you should look for:

1. Easy to apply

2. Quick drying

3. Great choice of colours and wood tones

4. Weatherproofing formulas

5. Eco-friendly and water-based so no nasties

We’ve got 4 great products, that meet all these needs, we can also help you easily choose which would be the right one for your project and budget here.

Wood Stain and Protect
Wood Stain and Protect, colour range

A versatile wood paint that weatherproofs and protects, perfect for standard fencing were colour is key but you also want to see the wood grain. A great affordable option to get a instant makeover in a tin. Prices from £12.60 for 1 litre.

Timber Eco Shield
Timber Eco Shield colour range

Traditional looking wood stain with our most advanced formula. Using nano technology it creates a long lasting waterproof wood coating but keeps the look of natural wood. Prices from £14.46 for 1 litre.

Royal Exterior Wood Stain
Royal Exterior Wood Stain, colour range

Our top of the range, highest quality coating that creates a superior hard wearing finish. It is self-priming, water repellent and perfect for use on all hardwoods and softwoods. Prices from £19.20 for 1 litre.

Shed and Fence
Shed and Fence, colour range

A natural looking wood stain designed to add attractive colour to garden wood and protection against weather. Great for bigger projects. Prices from £12.60 for 5 litres.

Like these looks? Here are some projects for inspiration

Wood Stain and Protect - Ebony used on a horizontal softwood slatted fence

Timber Eco Shield - Hazelnut used on a rough sawn vertical fence panel

Royal Exterior Wood Finish - Silver Grey used on hardwood horizontal batten fence

Wood Stain and Protect - Pale Sage used on softwood rough sawn fence boards

Royal Exterior Wood Finish - Hazelnut used on horizontal roofing battens

Shed & Fence Stain - Golden Brown used on softwood rough sawn vertical boards

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