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

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If stained, just clean, rub down and test the new stain on a small, out-of-the-way area to see how it looks and how well it goes on. 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. Despite how easy they can make life, sometimes there is a lot of confusion over the best roller to use in any given situation, so in this guide we run through the types of roller and their uses.

If painted, scrape off any flakes with a decent paint scraper and give it a good rub down before painting. Hence, check the weather forecast when planning this project to ensure the conditions are ideal for painting. Bring your dream home to life with expert advice, how-to guides and design inspiration, direct to your inbox.As they are quite small, the paint pad it ideal for cutting in and getting into spaces that a standard roller would never reach. Remove the excess paint by scraping it back in the tin and then by rolling as much paint as possible onto a surface you can throw away, such as some paper. The first step before painting the fence is to properly prepare the surface to ensure that the paint can go on without issue.

With that in mind, you, and countless other people might be wondering “Can I paint a fence with a roller? Along with choosing the right size and material type of roller for the job you are doing, it’s also essential that you choose a sleeve with the correct length of pile or nap as it’s also known. Top tip: Even if you’re using a roller or a spray gun, keep the best paint brush you can handy to pick up any drips quickly. However, if you are re-painting existing fences that are surrounded by plants and bushes, your first step may be to cut these back to provide access. Start by painting the edges and hard to reach places, such as near brick walls or delicate plants, using a 2” paint brush.

Using a paintbrush or narrow paint roller, begin to apply the paint in smooth, even strokes with the grain of the wood.

We use our years of expertise to review thousands of paints and paint accessories to find you the best option for your project as well as offer simple-to-follow DIY guides.If you have paint left in the tin, add a label to say when you used it and ensure the lid is clean(ish) and on tight to stop it oxidizing. If you are using multiple colours, we would recommend you get two roller sleeves as this will mean you do not have to fully clean and dry the sleeve before moving on to the other colour.

Cover any nearby surfaces you don’t want to paint on, and wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Exterior walls require a long-pile roller sleeve that is durable and able to apply paint evenly and effectively to rough masonry walls, especially when it comes to painting pebbledash. Additionally, to make cutting in easier, sometimes it’s better to also cover any exposed edges such as skirting or architrave with masking tape, more can be found here in our project on masking up. The longer pile mohair sleeves are excellent for covering textured finishes such as orange peel, sand swirl, bare bricks and blocks and artex ceilings as the longer pile gets down into nooks and crannies in a much more consistent way. While painting the fence is a great beginner project, it's also a necessary task that should be completed after installing a new fence and every two to three years afterward.It also acts as an adhesive to the paint you’re using which will provide a vibrant and long-lasting finish.