Question

Looking for black fence paint to paint some garden furniture what make is the best please?  

Answer 1

Just painted all 30+ fence panels and the shed with Cuprinol. Brilliant paint with good coverage. Can splash a little as it’s very viscous and ‘gloopy’ so make sure you cover over any patio etc. Really pleased with the results!  

Comments

@daub8102 looks gorgeous x

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What shade is that?  

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@buckinghamshire This is Cuprinol Ducksback in black  

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@daub8102 was only going to do my garden furniture till I seen your fence panels  I have a lot to do but your pic has made up my mind xz

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@oldfangled Looks like you have even more than me!  My advice is get yourself a fence roller, we got one from B&Q for about a fiver and it really sped up the process. We used a normal indoor paintbrush for the fiddly bits, we tried a big fence brush but it was rubbish! Happy painting, I’m sure it’ll look amazing  

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@daub8102 awww fantastic thank you! Xx

Answer 2

Cuprinol it's been brilliant I threw the ronseal one away

Answer 3

I've just done 24 panels in the ronseal and very happy with it

Answer 4

Cuprinol ducksback  

Answer 5

Cuprinol x

Answer 6

Note to self. read the sodding question first. Mine was Dark Oak not black sorry  

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@disengagement thank you tho  

Answer 7

We used Cuprinol ducksback in black in a spray gun. Went on brilliantly and only needed one coat ☺️

Answer 8

Ronseal is definitely not one coat! Done our fence charcoal grey took about 5 coats!  

Comments

@adama Blimey! Mine were one coat in a sprayer

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@adama mine wae Bout 5 costs same colour worst ever  

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@lawless83416 it was awful! Looks nice now it’s done but definitely did not want to do 5 coats used the whole tub was hoping to do our shed as well with it as well  

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@adama we have done a little bit of our fence, 3 coats & ive given up! It’s like water, same charcoal grey

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@adama same 12L  

Answer 9

Cuprinol definitely, one coat.  

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Please excuse the crap lawn  

Answer 10

Cuprinol ducksback is best I used to ronseal it’s like water

Answer 11

We used ronseal and was great

Answer 12

I’ve done all ours in Cuprinol black

Answer 13

I used Ronseal on Saturday and had to go out and buy Cuprinol today as the Ronseal was awful. So watery. I used 15 litres to do about 11 panels of Ronseal. Used about 6 of cuprinol and done the 11 panels with another coat.  

Comments

I had done 4 of the panels with Ronseal 2 weeks ago. I watered the plants on the fence using a hose and the Ronseal paint was peeling off

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@spiritualism excuse me asking but where can you buy Ronseal in Tonbridge thanks in advance XxRose

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@spiritualism good advice Cuprinol it is thank you.  

Answer 14

Dont use ronseal

Answer 15

Cuprinol all day long. the ronseal is watery and requires several coats

Answer 16

Ronseal it's like water and needs about three coats.  

Answer 17

I’ve used both but find the Cuprinol better xx

Answer 18

Cuprinol deffo

Answer 19

Cuprinol is fantastic

Answer 20

I have cuprinol black , goes on like a dream !  

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@gainsay and me looks so smart and makes plants pop x

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@pitiful36937 definitely. I looks neat x

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Plus I love the colour black ha

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@gainsay and me have loads of it in my house with white and grey lol so clean x

Answer 21

I've used Cuprinol one year then got wilko own as a top up. Wilko one just as good and cheaper

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@bauman62 yes have always used the wilko one and love it just can’t get hold of any  

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@oldfangled both good, I just like a bargin  

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@bauman62 same  

Answer 22

Ronseal was like water. 3 coats and I swapped to cuprinol for the 4th coat and wish I'd brought it in the first place and saved myself all the work.  

Answer 23

Perfect thank you everyone just ordered Cuprinol in black to collect tomorrow  

Comments

@oldfangled hi where have you ordered from, thanks

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@observe8182 wickes had it available for delivery and click and collect its 2 for £22 xx

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@oldfangled thank you

Answer 24

I have Cuprinol ducks back it’s fab

Answer 25

I was told today to get oil based paint. As it will last longer. I bought the wrong one water based. x

Answer 26

Dont use ronseal

Answer 27

Not Ronseal it’s like water

Answer 28

Cuprinol is the best

Answer 29

I’ve just use Cuprinol all around my garden panels and it’s gone on amazing- only needed 1 coat x

Answer 30

I used the ronseal, i was nervous due to the reviews but it has come out lovely. It's just lighter, like a stain. You can still see the wood grain through it. I love it!  

Comments

After (I've painted the posts with black masonry paint now so they blend in)

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And that was with 1 coat :) Currently 18 litres for £18 in Screwfix (2 x 9 litre tins)

Answer 31

I use cuprinol.  

Answer 32

Cupinol is 100 % better Ronseal you will end up doing several coats

Answer 33

Cuprinol definately

Answer 34

I’ve used the Ducksback in Black and it goes on really well

Answer 35

Def cuprinol ducksback

Answer 36

We just used ronseal 1 coat and we had to do 7!  I'd go with the other x

Answer 37

Cuprinol ducks back, one coat thick paint. We've just done 21 panels with it. B and m and the range sell it cheaper than other places too

Answer 38

I used Cuprinol 6 shades and I was very impressed x

Answer 39

I used the £7 for 5L one from b&m and it's been the best I've used and only needed one coat going from brown to black x

Answer 40

Just done all mine with the cuprinol . ronseal wasnt that good had to go over it all again

Answer 41

Wilkos make is brilliant only 7 pound for 5 litres

Comments

@flipper3044 yes always use that normally just can’t get hold of it xx

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@oldfangled I know took me a few weeks trying but managed to get some in the end x

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@flipper3044 brilliant stuff x

Answer 42

Cupinol everytime

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It's a different colour than you want but it takes 2 coats & its finish is fab, lovely paint to work with to. The ronseal paint I ended up putting in the bin its awful.  

Answer 43

Definitely Cuprinol, I've just been using it, one coat was all it needed. Don't forget to stir it every now and then though.  

Answer 44

Cuprinol duck's back is fantastic stuff. Still on our pergola 8 years on! Ronseal one coat - useless! I painted a customers fence last year and now it's all coming off.  

Answer 45

Ducksback . Covered mine in one coat

Answer 46

B&m £7 huge tub, brilliant quality

Answer 47

Iv never used Cuprinol but I bought ronseal medium oak one coat and I’m not impressed, feel like I’m going to have to do another coat  

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@orinasal26313 cut your losses and use Cuprinol over the top if you think you need to.  

Answer 48

Cuprinol I’ve just done mine x

Answer 49

Defo cupronol

Answer 50

It’s black ducks back went on brilliant x

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@sidsida66 looks amazing xx

Answer 51

I bought black cuprinol one coat and it’s dreadful! 5 coats in and it’s still a dark greyish. one coat just looks like it’s dirty. Taking forever!  

Answer 52

I’ve always used Ronseal in the past and it ended getting rubbish so this year I’ve just started with black Cuprinol and it seems much better

Answer 53

We use cuprinol ducksback Black. Have used it for the last 4 years xx

Answer 54

Dont get this u will go through so many tubs xx

Answer 55

We have just used the Cuprinol on our new fence. Love it  

Answer 56

Did mine with ronseal on Friday one coat put it on with a big sponge

Answer 57

I have been using masonary paint. I generally find paint has more pigment than stain

Answer 58

Cuprinol is the best

Answer 59

Cupinol  

Answer 60

Cuprinol 100%

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Definitely Cuprinol , ronseal is rubbish!  

Answer 62

Cuprinol  

Answer 63

Ronseal really let us down last year, the quality was terrible so it’s Cuprinol this year and it look great!  

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Cuprinol 100%

Answer 65

Cuprinol I used ronseal last year and it was rubbish . I've used the cuprinol this week and its fab  

Answer 66

Cuprinol shades black ash, if you can find it I can’t this year.  

Answer 67

I'm looking for grey or black. Preferably grey. Can't get it nowhere! Had brown ronseal last year and it's needing done again. Cuprninol is better I'd say x

Comments

@caprifoliaceous5 I have just ordered from wickes to pick up tomorrow they had it for collect or delivery might be worth a try xx

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@oldfangled I've tried everywhere. I live in a small town in the North east Scotland. Not much shops open round here. Thank u tho x

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@caprifoliaceous5 aww that’s a shame xx

Answer 68

Water based paint washes of in rain over time. Oil based is best as it soaks into the wood and stay's longer.  

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@minica any oil based paints you would recommend?  

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@simplism234 Mackenzie after 51 year's in the building trade one learns what is best.  

Answer 69

I've just used the cuprinol ducks back. It's lovely paint  

Answer 70

I use ducksback, really good paint

Answer 71

Cuprinol I use it on all my clients gardens and my own too  

Answer 72

Cuprinol we used the ronseal and after five coats there still wasn't an even coverage over the previous colour (red cedar) bought cuprinol one coat and it covered

Answer 73

This one from b and m is the best one I've found

Answer 74

Cuprinol definitely

Answer 75

Not ronseal its rubbish xx

Answer 76

I’ve used Cuprinol great stuff

Answer 77

Cuprinol. We have gone all Black, looks fantastic with the flowers in front.  

Answer 78

Cuprinol. if you can get hold of any  

Answer 79

Cuprinol all the way but get both coats on within 8 hours as the wax sets and then the paint will bead like rain water off of your freshly waxed car.