I know it sounds a bit morbid, but I want a black fence. I had one in
my previous house, and the plants looked fantastic against it.

I have about 20 metres to 'paint', and so far all I can find is Garden
Shades in 2.5 litre pots, at about =A315.

Anyone know of a more cost-effective alternative?

"David P" wrote in message
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I know it sounds a bit morbid, but I want a black fence. I had one in
my previous house, and the plants looked fantastic against it.

I have about 20 metres to 'paint', and so far all I can find is Garden
Shades in 2.5 litre pots, at about £15.

Anyone know of a more cost-effective alternative?


Simple black emulsion paint, then a coat of a good quality varnish to seal
it in.

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"David P" wrote in message
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I know it sounds a bit morbid, but I want a black fence. I had one in
my previous house, and the plants looked fantastic against it.

I have about 20 metres to 'paint', and so far all I can find is Garden
Shades in 2.5 litre pots, at about £15.

Anyone know of a more cost-effective alternative?


Simple black emulsion paint, then a coat of a good quality varnish to seal
it in.

You could always coat it in old engine oil. Very cheap, very protective, and
very black!!! (Just don't lean up against it!)

Kev

Surely oil would stink?!

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

Yes, outdoor fence painting is particularly suited to spray application.
Ensure you dilute the paint as directed.

Christian.

"David P" wrote in message
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Surely oil would stink?!

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

Actually it doesn't. I know my posting was partly 'tongue in cheek' but
going back a few years this was a fairly common practice. The old engine
oil was a cheap and less smelly alternative to creosote. The only downside
was the black colour, but as that is what you actually
want.......................... !!

Kev

"Uno Hoo!" wrote in message
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"David P" wrote in message
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Surely oil would stink?!

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

Actually it doesn't. I know my posting was partly 'tongue in cheek' but
going back a few years this was a fairly common practice. The old engine
oil was a cheap and less smelly alternative to creosote. The only downside
was the black colour, but as that is what you actually
want.......................... !!


Years ago people used to mix it with creosote

downsides :-
carcenogenic
mixed with creosote it rubs off onto clothes hands etc
used neat it would never dry
its got to smell, open your filler cap on your engine and take a whif (after
6000 miles)

upsides :-
errr


Regards Jeff

So perhaps just buy the Garden Shades stuff and spray it?

Jeff wrote:
Years ago people used to mix it [OIL] with creosote

downsides :-
carcenogenic
mixed with creosote it rubs off onto clothes hands etc
used neat it would never dry
its got to smell, open your filler cap on your engine and take a whif (after
6000 miles)

upsides :-
errr

I agree with that, it stinks for evermore, and rubs off on things. The
only way to deal with it is to rip the fence down, and get rid of it.
Might be OK if far enough away from people to not matter. In your
garden, don't. Use creosote instead (well, the version you can buy
now, anyway, which is still better than other stuff).

On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:47:54 +0100, "Jeff" wrote:

Surely oil would stink?!

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

Actually it doesn't. I know my posting was partly 'tongue in cheek' but
going back a few years this was a fairly common practice. The old engine
oil was a cheap and less smelly alternative to creosote. The only downside
was the black colour, but as that is what you actually
want.......................... !!


Years ago people used to mix it with creosote

downsides :-
carcenogenic
mixed with creosote it rubs off onto clothes hands etc
used neat it would never dry
its got to smell, open your filler cap on your engine and take a whif (after
6000 miles)

Hi,

Also it has detergents in so much of it'll wash off into the soil.

cheers,
Pete.

Seems there is no easy solution then - just patience. Wont be done for
the BBQ in 2 weeks time for sure!