RONSEAL RSLFLPPCG5L Fence Life Plus, Charcoal Grey, 5 Litre

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So, here it is: My question is, and you may know the answer to this with all the stains and colours you have tested: There is no need to have multiple products to make your metal fence look as good as new, as this one does it all, and can act as a primer, undercoat, and topcoat, and the results are outstanding, leaving you with a wonderful shiny, gloss finish. Well the first coat was rather interesting. I won’t talk about ease of application and was it non drip here, but you can follow the link for that. I have to say, Ronseal one coat is definitely ahead of the curve on this one (probably pretty obviously). However, I feel the test a little unfair as the Wagner fence sprayer performed miles better. Ronseal have made a very good name for themselves over the years by continually producing innovative new paint products and stains onto the market. I was already a big fan of their fence life one coat paint after using it for my very own garden fence, so I was excited to try out their latest stuff: Ronseal fence Life Plus. I will admit, I wasn’t expecting the same performance as Cuprinol but it was right up there, though I was worried on the first coat just like Cuprinol:

And to understand the slight different colour it’s produced, here is a look at a fence panel that was unpainted before using Cuprinol fest paint: A fence panel that has never been painted before, then coated with one coat of Cuprinol fence paint Coverage: Offering a coverage of up to 6 square meters per litre, this product provides less coverage compared to some other options, which might require additional coats for the desired finish. Easy to apply and maintain: Fence paints are generally easier to apply and maintain than their alternatives. Most of them can be applied with a brush, roller, or even a sprayer. Plus, when it's time for a touch-up, simply apply a new coat – no need for sanding or stripping. UV Protection: Cuprinol Spray Fence Treatment features Colourfast technology, which protects the colour from fading due to UV exposure. UV Protection: This paint offers excellent UV protection, ensuring that your fence maintains its colour and doesn't fade under harsh sunlight.Best oil based fence paint: Creocote wood fence treatment– beautifully enhances the wood appearance just like teak oil but for a fraction of the price. [tested personally and proven] Long-lasting protection: Fence paints offer an opaque finish, which means they provide a solid layer of protection against harsh weather, UV rays, and moisture. This, in turn, increases the life of your fence. Clever, right? Do not use Creosote on smooth timber it will just run and look absolutely naff – you’ve been warned – Creocote tested by me, miserably on smooth timer – it needs a rough surface to absorb and even then it will drip. Now obviously the One Coat from Ronseal didn’t need the second coat, but the Ronseal life plus and Cuprinol certainly did. Let’s take a look at what’s happened.

Don’t worry – I do realise one of the Ronseals is one coat but I want it to be a completely fair test and I have recorded the results after the first coat of fence paint and after the second coat too so you can judge for yourself if it needs an extra coat 🙂 Cuprinol Spray Fence Treatment in Autumn Gold is a water-based paint designed to provide excellent protection and a vibrant finish for your fence. The Colourfast technology ensures the colour remains fresh and resistant to fading due to UV exposure. This product is also weather-resistant, safeguarding your fence from rain and wind damage. When you paint walls indoors it always takes a fair few coats to cover dark colours. So, I was interested to know how many coats it would take myself and as chance had it my wife set about painting the fence with the kids – albeit the wrong colour it was simply to keep them occupied 🙂 Here’s a look at the dark brown where the kids painted the fence brown: Fence painted brown before testing With coverage of up to 5 square meters per litre, this product offers slightly less coverage compared to some other options on the market.I decided a reasonable amount of paint, based on manufacturer guidelines is 800ml given both the standard Cuprinol and Ronseal says 2-3 layers. I appreciate Ronseals say 6m2 and Cuprinol 5m2, but I want it to be a straight up even fight. At two coats (5.5m2) the Cuprinol should just about make it. I don’t want this to be easy, for them! Not after I gave them such a stunning review in the shed paint article 😀

So this means with four different fence paints on test, and with sprayer used as a comparable as well. And then we are testing old and new panels. I am TESTING 8 PANELS total!! How glad to have the Wagner fence sprayer 😀 What paints did I test and why: Cuprinol vs Ronseal One Coat vs Ronseal Life Plus vs Creocote Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ Charcoal Grey is a water-based paint that offers excellent protection for your fence, shed, or other rough sawn wood surfaces. Its UV protection ensures that the colour remains vibrant and resistant to fading, while the weatherproof formula shields your fence from rain and wind damage.For the new panels which are four foot, I also decided on 800ml. We both know untreated timber will absorb far more paint and I want this to be a realistic and sensible test so giving them every opportunity. New unpainted fence panels absorb more paint