Clean & Prepare
Remove All Dirt, Moss & Mould
- Apply a moss and mould killer to the timber, and leave on for up to 2 days. You may need to repeat this process if the moss or mould is really stubborn
- Be sure to thoroughly wash the timber off to get rid off residue
- We recommend also using a deck cleaner that will take the grey out of weathered wood. Try Flood® Dekswood, available in 1L and 4L
Sand
- When sanding timber, sand WITH the grain. The aim is to get rid of small imperfections and loose fibres from the surface. Loose fibres are likely if the timber has been exposed to the elements for more than a week
- Sand sharp edges so that they’re slightly rounded off. This will help paint stay onto the edges
- Dust the timber off.
PAL Handy Tip: Dust from old lead or chromate based paint can be very dangerous! Visit the OSH site for advice on dealing with such paint
Type Of Paint
For decks and fences, choose either:
- A low-sheen pigmented paint or
- A semi-transparent penetrating oil stain.
Best applicators for the job
- For fences you need go no further than the PAL® Fencemaster range. Suitable for both fence and paint stains. Brushes available in 100mm and 50mm
- Or try our new Fence and Deck kit with a 100mm roller, great for a quicker application. Plus you can add an extension pole to take out the back breaking work
Handy Hints
- Apply at least 2 coats of paint to your decks and fences. If using a semi-transparent stain, on dressed timber, apply a third coat after 3 months
- When painting a fence, don’t forget to coat the "end grains" (underneath the fence). This will help prevent moisture that could later cause cracking of your paint job and rotting of the fence!
- Even after your deck or fence is painted, wash it down regularly with a moss and mould killer. This will protect your paint job from becoming affected by moss or mould build up.
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