Staining a D-Rail fence

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Tue May 21, 2024 8:42 pm

Hi.

Looking for some pointers on staining a fence. It's 100m of 3 rail 150mm d-rails.

The problem in encountering is that it is taking me ages to complete as I've got to go back and again the underside of the rails. Not too bad for the top rail, but very difficult for the others - especially the bottom one which is less than 300m off the ground.

The rails are on concrete posts so I can just grab a spray gun and swing it about until I've got coverage.

I'm currently using a 4" Ronseal Fence brush, but then going back and doing the underside with a smaller brush. It's difficult to see underneath if I've got it all covered.

Is there any way I can afford this up and get coverage in a simpler manner?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue May 21, 2024 8:49 pm

Get a roller that should do it, you need the thick mop type that holds a lot of product.

DWD

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Tue May 21, 2024 8:52 pm

Wear headphones/ear buds listen to your favourite music. No, not being "funny" it really does help pass the time. Don't spray it, unless you want to pay to clean next doors what ever the spray landed on as well.

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Tue May 21, 2024 10:02 pm

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 8:49 pm Get a roller that should do it, you need the thick mop type that holds a lot of product.

DWD

Got a roller but the stain is quite watery so a lot of it is wasted or creates a mess on the rail below.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Tue May 21, 2024 11:23 pm

Father Ted wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 10:02 pmo a lot of it is wasted or creates a mess on the rail below.

"Paint" the top rail first then.

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Sat Jun 01, 2024 8:24 pm

So I've got it done now. Thanks for all the advice.
I am using Barrettine Wood Protective Treatment - hi am pull based stain.

I've noticed that if I view the finished fence in one direction during sunlight it looks dark, but if I then view it at a different angle it looks a lot lighter.

Is this a thing or would I have done something wrong? Temperature was in range and I shook it week before use.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:37 am

I used Barrattine on a wooden outbuilding. As it is an oil-based product it sinks into the wood but where the wood is denser it does not absorb as much to give an even finish. But over time the sun bleaches the surface to give a more even finish, I should not worry, it is protection rather than looks.

DWD

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:59 pm

dewaltdisney, I've spoken with the company and they said once the second coat is on it should even up a lot better.

Headphones are ordered, so hopefully will have it fully completed soon if weather would pick up.

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Sat Jun 08, 2024 7:52 pm

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 8:49 pm Get a roller that should do it, you need the thick mop type that holds a lot of product.

DWD

I had tried a roller but found that it splattered quite a bit. But that was a sponge roller. Might try again with a mop type too see how it goes.