Harris 102032400 Seriously Good Exterior Woodwork Shed and Fence Roller Frame and Sleeve, 4"

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Not only will it save you a huge amount of time painting but it will leave you with a much smoother and flatter finish, as long as you also use the correct type of sleeve. If the bottom of the panel is close to the ground slip a piece of cardboard (an old cereal packet with do) under the fence. You can also sand down any rough areas or splinters that stick out from the panels to ensure they are as smooth and as flat as possible for a better finish.

Slow and gentle motions will apply to paint evenly, and if your roller has a good pick-up, it will not require much pressure to apply to paint. Start at the top of each fence board and work your way to the bottom before moving to the next board. He specialises in painting and decorating, but has strong all-round building skills, having previously worked in the industry for 10 years. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.To cope with the vast array of different surfaces you’re likely to want to paint using a paint roller, they do come in varying widths, ranging from about 90mm wide up to 450mm and all have their uses.

Find out about the different types of paint roller and what type of paint they should be used with e.Shorter mohair roller sleeves are also great for applying oil and varnish on to timber and woodwork as they leave a flat and seamless finish. Try to wait until the fence is in the shade before you start work – if the wood is too hot, the paint will dry too quickly and won’t get a chance to soak into the wood properly. A good tip to avoid transferring loose fibres from a roller sleeve onto your walls is to dab the sleeve with some masking tape before you dip it into your paint, this will pull off any loose fibres.

Paint rollers allow higher quantities of paint to be applied as smoothly as possible to a surfaces, especially when compared to a paint brush. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. As the roller isn’t going to be making 100% contact with the surface (which is especially true with feather edge fencing), there’ll be plenty of spots where paint simply doesn’t get applied. It would help if you choose a brand with a built-in primer—this will help you get better coverage and achieve a professional-looking finish.Here, we have a pro guide on how to paint a fence, covering prep, picking the best paint, and choosing the best method for strong, good-looking protection.

An alternative choice to a 1/4 Nap roller such the Red Feather would be to use a foam roller, which has no nap at all. Use a 2" paintbrush or a smaller 1" brush to cover any edges, corners or hard-to-reach areas near walls, plants or furniture. Standard Roller Frame: The standard roller frame either features a frame and end caps or a straight bar that the roller sleeve slots on to.When the area is ready, fill a small container or a paint tray with latex or oil-based exterior primer. Work your way from top to bottom, using horizontal strokes for horizontal planks of wood and vertical strokes for vertical planks. Mould and algae will start to appear with time, and eventually the panels themselves will begin to rot much quicker than if painted. You can also use the Cuprinol Spray and Brush to get the precision of a brush with the speed of a paint sprayer. Whether you’re using one color or multiple colors for your fence paint, you’ll need a paint tray for easy dipping.