TOMO 26,222 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 My fence needs painting,,,,looking on B&Q website,,,,they got a sale on 12 liter for £7 ,,,but on the info it says,,,application by brush,,,,, But can these types of paint be used in the hand pump sprayers ,,,just wondering cos the stuff your supposed to use is twice the money,,,and not as much in the tub?? Anybody tried it? Cheers gents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wi11ow 2,657 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 water it down thats all they have done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIL 7 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I might be wrong Tomo (not the first time today lol ) it might be the chemicals in the stuff , if you do try and use it wear a breathing mask to protect you from the vapour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 6" wallop brush and get swinging it! With a bit of practice you'll Brush a side just as quick as those crap fence sprayers with far less mess. Matt 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie m 668 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Where's the joy in spraying it tomo : / a good size paint brush all day long for me , : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 tomo is there not anyone in your area that does a dipping service i thinks about a fiver a panel aslong as you can slide them out [ concrete post ] no mess and frees your time up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lid 194 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I recommend using the proper stuff - still available to the trade from here : http://www.creosotesales.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wi11ow 2,657 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 50 panels in 60 mins one coat watered down paint in b&q with this sprayer but i give them two coats 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beast 1,884 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 what do you dilute the paint with, white spirit or something like that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hareydave 1,214 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 earlex is some job £ well spent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 You can use the brush on stuff just thin it down with some thinners so it don't clog the nozzle up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,222 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks gents,,,this is the stuff I'm looking at .... Willow are you sure it's water based?,,,, http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint-woodcare/woodcare/fence-and-shed/Ronseal-One-Coat-Fencelife-in-Forest-Green-33-extra-free-12L-13758594?skuId=14229298 Edited September 19, 2014 by TOMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Looks a good buy.... likes been said big brush and crack on few beers, job done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,222 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Wish you lot would stop saying big brush and crack on,,,lol,,,, I'm trying to take the hard work out of it,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wi11ow 2,657 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 yes water base burrow this if you want to come and get it or hire a sprayer makes life easyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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