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Spray paint your fence with Weathershield®
Timeless and traditional or confidently contemporary? Learn how to paint a fence and increase your home's street appeal in just two simple steps. Not to mention, using a spray unit with Weathershield® means you can get the job done in half the time.
The best spray paint for the job
Painting your fence has been made easy with the RapidFinish™ multipurpose spray unit. To paint with Weathershield, dilute by up to 10% with water.
Now you can spend less time painting than if using a brush or roller. See how easy it is!
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Products
Select your preferred finish
Select Dulux Weathershield® in your preferred sheen level.
Tools & Accessories
Flat paddle stirrer
Cleaning cloth
How to get the perfect look
Prepare
Clear
Clear the area, remove any bikes or cars.
Cover the garden
Tie back and cover your garden.
Remove dirt
Brush away any dirt from the fence.
Protect the area
Lay down a drop cloth to protect the area.
Older fence
On an older fence, use a de-mossing solution to combat any mould.
Paint
Dilute
When spraying with Weathershield®, you need to dilute the paint with up to 10% water.
Stir
Stir the diluted paint to ensure a consistent consistency.
Fill the spray gun
Pour the paint into the spray gun and test the pressure of the paint on a testing sheet.
For corners
Use the circular jet for corners, edges and hard-to-reach surfaces.
Horizontal setting
For the vertical pickets, turn the nozzle to the horizontal setting.
Protect garden
To protect the garden from overspray, hold up a piece of cardboard behind the top of the surface.
Start on one side
Start on one side and point the spray gun directly ahead.
Long vertical strokes
Work along the fence in long vertical strokes.
Release
Release your finger from the trigger when you reach the top and bottom to prevent too much paint in one area.
Dry
Wait two hours for the first coat to dry.
Additional coats
Follow the same steps, 2 or 3 coats may be required.
Clean the spray gun
Ensure you thoroughly clean the spray gun after use.
How to Spray Paint Your Fence with Weathershield
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