Gardening

Fence fixes

May 16 02:25pm

Back fences can be one of the most conspicuous elements of a yard and can be costly to have repaired or replaced. But you can give just about any fence a new lease of life for not much more than the cost of a tin of paint.

Follow these tips for a fabulous fence:

1. Replace or re-nail damaged or loose palings. You may need to seek permission from your neighbours and do this from their side.

2. Clean the surface down and roll on a coat of quality paint. We used Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen; it’s self-priming which means you don’t need an undercoat.

3. Colorbond fences can be updated, too. Select a paint, such as Weathershield, that can be applied to metal as well as timber. Clean it first; the paint tin will give you details for surface preparation. If you have a large fence, you may want to hire an airless spray-gun for half a day.

13 Comments Report Abuse

1. rbjdavey - Jun 28 05:40pm

i have a big back yard what are good fencing idea's

2. t.entriken - Jul 07 04:06pm

i saw on the show the smart fence. polly urathane timber look a like fenceing material. ware can i get it from im in hervey bay qld 4655
Regards
Terry
tentrike@bigpond.net.au

3. t.entriken - Jul 07 04:07pm

i saw on the show the smart fence. polly urathane timber look a like fenceing material. ware can i get it from im in hervey bay qld 4655
Regards
Terry
tentrike@bigpond.net.au

4. damienpetta - Jul 07 08:39pm

i live in melbourne and would like to know where i can get information on smart fence and modular wall systems. i cant seem to locate these on the website.

please email back

dpetta@bigpond.com

cheers

5. carmenbarnacle - Jul 08 04:10pm

I saw the show last week and am interested in the Smart fenceing. Where can get it, I am from Victoria.

Please email

carmenbarnacle@yahoo.com.au

Thank you

6. kyliesherwin - Jul 09 04:17pm

hi folks,
try this web site: http://www.amazingfencing.com.au/

7. helenrobinson10 - Jul 10 01:40pm

I have a new 60ftx8ft back fence I want to stain pref.green.What is an inexpensive stain or paint easy to use and where can I purchase product? I live in Melbourne.
Please email me helenrobinson10@yahoo.com.au

8. leeford@rocketmail.com - Jul 12 02:46pm

I saw Jason painting a wall using a mix of oxide and cement to make a paint-like consistency. Can anyone give me the ratio's to use as i loved the effect..??
Pls email me at: leeford@bigpond.net.au.
Thanks.