Fence painting
Give a sound but faded fence a new lease of life. We clean, prime and spray Colorbond for a factory-like finish, and paint or stain treated pine fences – one side or both.
A fence that is structurally sound but has faded, chalked or been painted a colour you no longer like does not need replacing. Painting is the economical option – provided the steel or timber underneath is still good. Because we build Colorbond and timber fences every week, we know which components to check before a drop of paint goes on.
Colorbond can be repainted if it is not rusted: the fence is washed down, loose fixings are tightened, one coat of metal primer goes on and then two coats of exterior paint. Spraying gives the smoothest, most even finish. Where rust is present we quote to replace the affected sheets, rails or posts first – painting over rust does not last.
Treated pine takes paint or stain well once it has dried out for a few weeks after installation. Older timber fences are cleaned, loose palings re-fixed and rotten boards replaced before coating. Tell us whether you want one side or both sides done – shared boundary fences are often painted on your side only.
Colorbond and timber fences we build and maintain
How a Colorbond fence is repainted
- Fence washed to remove dirt, chalking and loose paint.
- Loose or missing tek screws replaced; bent rails straightened or swapped.
- Rust checked at the bottom of sheets, around double-sheeted panels and wherever soil or sprinklers touch the steel – affected parts are replaced, not painted over.
- One coat of metal primer, two coats of exterior paint, sprayed for an even finish.
- Gates, posts and capping done to match.
Timber fences – paint or stain?
Paint hides the timber and gives a solid colour; stain soaks in and shows the grain. Both protect treated pine from weathering and both should be renewed every few years. New treated pine needs a few weeks to dry out before it will hold a coating. If palings have rotted at the bottom or posts are soft at ground level, we recommend repairing those first, or replacing the fence if the damage is widespread.
When painting is not the answer
If the fence leans, if several posts are loose, or if rust has eaten through the sheets, painting is money spent twice. We will tell you so and quote a Colorbond replacement instead.
Common questions
Can you paint a Colorbond fence?
Do you paint both sides?
How soon can a new timber fence be painted or stained?
What do you need for a quote?
Enquire about fence painting
Add a few details and we reply with a preliminary price or arrange a free site inspection.
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Send us your fence length, height and a couple of photos and we come back to you with a preliminary price or arrange a free site inspection.