Brighten Up Your Garden on a Budget

Terry's Top Tips - Brighten Up On a Budget

If you're looking to spruce up your garden without breaking the bank, consider giving your fences and sheds a fresh coat of paint or wood stain. It's a simple way to add some colour and life to your outdoor space, and it can also help extend the life of your structures. Plus, you'll save money by avoiding the need to replace them altogether.

Choosing The Right Paint & Treatment

When it comes to painting, it's important to pick a colour that complements your surroundings and blends well with your home's overall aesthetic. Lighter colours are a great way to enhance your garden space, light greens, creams and light greys are some of our customer’s favourites!

For a more long-lasting paint or stain, it's important to select a finish that is both durable and resilient. We recommend opting for oil-based products, as they are effective in preventing water damage, which ultimately increases the life expectancy of your paint or stain.

Q: Can I Paint Treated Timber?
A: Yes. Painting our timber not only makes your garden look great but also gives the timber an added layer of protection. However, you need to be careful about when you paint your timber! You cannot paint freshly treated timber, as the treatment will not have had enough time to oxidize. Don't forget there will still be moisture, pitch and resin inside the wood which needs time to dry out. Treated timber can quickly warp and bend if it is not handled correctly.  

​Q: How Soon Can I Paint My Treated Timber?
A: Unless you're using kiln-dried pressure treated wood, putting a coat of paint on straight away will not give the timber enough time to dry out following the chemical pressure treatment. We would recommend waiting three-four months for the treated wood to completely cure before painting it. 

Our Reccomended Shopping List

• Tarpaulin or Floor Covering

• Sandpaper

• Paint Brushes

• Oil Based Treatment or Paint

Our Customers Top Picks

Step By Step Guide - By The Experts

Now that you have everything you need, take a look at how the experts do it at Harris brushes. Here's a step by step guide to painting your fence.

“How easy is it to paint a fence?”

When it comes to upgrading the garden, this step may be more straightforward than you think! With our easy-to-follow fence painting tips, you’ll be on your way to painting a fence like a professional in no time at all.