Trellis and fence paint

Valleysgirl

we have always used Cuprinol to paint all our wooden structures- Arches ,trellis fences and our potting shed ( solar house ) but to be honest it doesn't really to a fantastic job things are today I noticed  quite greeny so going to start on my painting ! In between proper gardening jobs. Any of you fellow gardeners use a good brand you can recommend please?

Lizzie27

I don't really bother with painting trellis and fences - too much faff and I really don't think it makes much difference in the long run. I did paint my new arbour and bench to match in Lavender (probably by Cuprinol) a couple of years ago but regret it now as it needs doing again.  I personally wouldn't paint outdoor wood this time of year as it will be very wet (which is why yours has gone greeny) and needs to dry out thoroughly first. 

Fairygirl

I use Ronseal fence life range in Tudor Black .  I find it better than many others, although it certainly doesn't manage the five years they suggest,  but it copes reasonably well with the harsh weather we get, and I just give the uppermost surfaces a quick lick every spring with a small roller. If you can remove the panels, that'll make it easier to do them.
I intend giving the coping edges of my raised beds a top coat of yacht varnish as well this year, as that has worked very well on another project I did last year. That might be worth considering too, even if it's just on the most exposed parts.

Hostafan1

paint/treatment looks great the moment you've finished it, but thereafter it goes downhill. The only question is how long?
I prefer the patination of age.

Fairygirl

Are you talking about the timber or yourself, Hosta?   

Hostafan1

tsk@ you @Fairygirl, I'm growing old disgracefully 

Fairygirl

Hostafan1 said:

tsk@ you @Fairygirl, I'm growing old disgracefully 

the only way to do it 

Rose121

We shelled out for sikkens novatech for our shed and small trellis fence. Very expensive, but still looking great - though we're only a year and a half in. Not sure I'd spend it on fence panels though...

K67

Had good results using emulsion paint or masonry paint, water down the first coat so it soaks in. I did put a coat of decking oil on top. 
Also have used Johnson from B & M on a shed. It did need 3 coats. Both still looked good when we moved 3 years later

hogweed

I use Butinox for outside fences. Expensive but still looking good after 8 years. 

Valleysgirl

Thanks gardeners for a few varieties to check out, some  I can honestly say not heard of always stuck to Cuprinol, time for a change ! Only waiting too have a few dry days none of the white stuff and I will get cracking. It's 10c here in South Wales and for a few days so can start painting , off to the big D.i.y place too checkout what's on offer there . Oh and it's 10% off today on Gardening Products Whoppee !