The BEST way to paint a garden fence | Wagner Review

[@FixitwithFowler]

You can buy the Wagner fence and decking sprayer from my link here amzn.to/3RnYEzI 😁

[@johnguest4525]

Screwfix has them at the same price atm. i had a £10 off next purchase voucher so it was a no brainer. The top of a 4 or ideally a 6 pint milk container will give you a wide funnel.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@johnguest4525 Yeah, I realised it was a mistake trying to pour the paint into that container!

[@uffo200]

I bought one of these last year and like others I diluted it with about 10% water. Soon got the knack and got the fence painted in a fraction of the time. New to your channel @FixitwithFowler and enjoying and learning from you, thank you.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Firstly, thanks for your tip and comment. I'm glad you like my content on the channel, and hopefully, you find my other videos useful 👍

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Same here re: dilution...I know it's not really recommended but as most stains are water-based these days I didn't seem the harm of doing it this way. The sprayer leaves a great finish and a huge time-saving over brush/roller

[@FixitwithFowler]

@jeffjeffjeff2 thanks for your tip and I input 👍

[@amanfriday3141]

Thank you for posting this detailed review. I've just bought one (W690) and have yet to use it. I did see a tip on another video relating to filling the pot - the chap used a small kitchen ladle to avoid spillage which worked well. Best wishes.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, i have since bought a wide mouthed funnel to avoid such spillages! Since filming the wagner fence and decking review, i have used it loads of times, and it really does save loads of time! Thanks for your comment!

[@forgotrafe]

I bought one of these after watching your video and having over 20 linear metres of fence to paint. Used Cuprinol Ducksback with 10% water added. Absolutely superb! Significantly quicker than a brush (though I did follow up with a brush for the occasional run) with better coverage. Really impressed!

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's brilliant to hear, I'm really impressed with mine but now I have my mums fence to do!

[@Chollanger148-pv8jp]

So you bought a sprayer to spray 20m of fence? If you had used a hand pump sprayer or a roller for it how would you that have compared?

[@forgotrafe]

@@Chollanger148-pv8jp we previously had to paint 4m using a hand sprayer and brush, before the shed went up and limited access. It took us maybe 3 or 4 times as long to get as good a coverage as the Wagner sprayer. Which is why we’d not got round to painting the remainder! Quotes to get someone in to paint the fence were 2-3x cost of the sprayer, and I’ve no idea how good a job they’d have done.

[@FixitwithFowler]

For me, it just made sense, I was sceptical at first, but as you can see on the video, when I used it for the first time, it was so quick and easy. I have since used ronseal ducksback sprayable paint, and it's even quicker!

[@forgotrafe]

@@FixitwithFowler agreed, it just made sense. Am super happy with the results. It was considerably quicker and easier with better coverage.

[@RD-mz5sy]

Hi love. I recently bought one of these paint sprayers. Great bit of kit. I do dilute the paint slightly and have bought a cheap plastic jam funnel for less messy filling. 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yep, live and learn. I have since tried sprayable fence paint (quite runny), and it is so quick to spray. I have also invested in a wide neck funnel, so i don't spill it all when trying to fill it. Im just waiting for a dry spell to finish painting the new fence before winter!

[@kelleyhogan7063]

My mums next door neighbours sprayed their fence. And in the process painted my mums patio, patio furniture and patio doors that thankfully were closed. How they did not realise they were spraying over the top while spraying the top of the fence I can not comprehend

[@FixitwithFowler]

Sometimes people get so consumed by what they are doing they can't see anything else.

[@johnguest4525]

@@FixitwithFowler Hot glue 2 galvanized fence panel U brackets to a piece of correx (fluted polyprop board) 2-3 ft long x 1ft high. Push the brackets down onto the top of the fence panel. You can adjust the grip strength on the panel by opening the brackets up a tad.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@johnguest4525 oh yeah that's a good idea

[@Sjt_30]

Nice video I got the Wagner W100 really good piece of kit, I would recommend watering down the paint though delivers it better 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for the top tip 👍

[@billywatcheseverything4108]

Had mine a couple of years and never looked back. Definitely needs watering down 10% and a must is to protect any patio paving under the fence as much as possible, as the pressure of the sprayer can easily blow back under loosely placed cardboard laid down

[@FixitwithFowler]

I actually purchased some sprayable ronseal ducksback and that is so much better to use. Thanks for your comment!

[@davesmith5223]

Brilliant demonstration of the wagner fence sprayer, it looks like you might need a smaller tub of paint 😂

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, I realised it would just go down the sides of the container, but this was the first time I had used the wagner fence sprayer, so live and learn!

[@suefowler8005]

Hi Steve that looks brilliant, good advice Steve xx

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks 😊

[@AnneTraynor-n6s]

I have purchased this sprayer. I tried and could not get it going. I washed it all and put it away. I am going to have another go and will water down my paint 4 to 1 - fingers crossed I can get it going as I have 13 panels down each side and 4 panels at the bottom. Going by what I have just seen on this video I am confident. Firstly, I have to go get some protective gear. * I'll be back with a review, a positive one hopefully. Nancy T.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Have you tried just putting water in sprayer to make sure it actually works before trying paint

[@garymarshall1246]

Can Wagner Sprayer, spray clear wood protector spray making it weather proof

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah im sure it can, just make sure you clean it out after

[@tonyflaherty7024]

Get a cheap measuring jug for filling, dip and pour into pot, and wash with sprayer. Good vids dude.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, I realised as soon as I started pouring the paint into the tub. Thanks for your comment!

[@joeber3462]

Sprayers are a great bit of kit, but diluting is essential. They are also very heavy on paint compared to using a brush. When painting around concrete posts, I made up a "timber sleeve/cover" from scrap timber that slotted over the concrete posts, which worked surprisingly well and was easy to move onto the next post. I used a bit of cardboard that was cut to the width of the timber panels to mask the concrete kickboard. As for filling the reservoir from a big bucket, I transferred it to a smaller bucket, but it was still messy if you're not very careful. They are a pain to clean when you are done.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your detailed comment. I found using wide masking tape for tge posts to be a quick solution. I just lift the panel up slightly and rest it on a few blocks of wood, and put an old dustsheet over the gravel board. As for cleaning, I found it surprisingly easy, and it only took about 5 minutes just using water, but I suppose it depends on the model of sprayer you use!

[@joeber3462]

@@FixitwithFowler Never thought of lifting the panels. That's a great idea. I only have the cheap cordless Parkside one from Lidl, so it's not a high end sprayer by any means, but I have a few of the batteries and it was shocking cheap at the time and it does the job. It's fairly heavy on batteries but as I said I have a few of them so it wasn't an issue. The reason I said it was a pain to clean was because I was only able to get out to spray the fence for an hour or 2 tops at a time in the evenings and I had about 60 panels to paint in total and a third of those were front and back. So I ended up having to clean it after use many, many, many times...

[@FixitwithFowler]

@joeber3462 yeah that would be a pain if you have to keep cleaning it. I'm really pleased with this fence sprayer and it was on offer for £60 on amazon.

[@markvincent5241]

Got the same one last year. It really struggled. Spurting out and then nothing. Ended up using the brush. Discovered later it's a good idea to use thinners. It'll spray a lot easier and the thinners will evaporate.

[@FixitwithFowler]

This fence is not sprayable, but the wagner sprayer coped really well. It does say in the instructions that you can dilute the paint, and I'm sure that would help.

[@markvincent5241]

@@FixitwithFowler I'll be giving them another coat before the end of summer and will try it with thinners this time. 12 four feet tall panels between mine and next doors driveways. She's in her mid 80s so said I'd sort both sides. Was overjoyed with giving each panel 3 coats both sides.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@markvincent5241 There is nothing more tedious than painting a fence! I was happy with mine, but I will definitely be better with diluted paint.

[@darattaqwa]

Who in the real world paints fence panels by pulling them out of the fence posts? If you are going to pull them out you might as well lay the panels flat and paint them with a brush/roller, it’ll be quicker than spraying

[@FixitwithFowler]

This video was a demonstration of the wagner fence and decking paint sprayer and not a tutorial of how to paint the fence 🤣

[@JohnBrennan-d3x]

I brought one of these sprayers, I didn't water down the paint but I used almost 5 litres to do a 6 by 4 panel fence, I had everything turned down to slow the flow rate, is there any help as it will cost a fortune to finish my panels I may go back to the brush for the time being

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's strange, I did four 6ft bt 3ft panels sides with 2 coats and used a litre of paint. What paint did you use?

[@Falco45able]

I have one bought it last year, had to mess around with the trigger adjustment, use it with creosote neat works well saves time!😉

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh yeah, I bet it does, i don't use creosote anymore, but I used to love the smell!

[@joee95]

Is furniture clinic water based stain compatible with the sprayer?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Sorry, i have only just seen your message! I have only used mine for painting the fence, so i can't tell you.

[@suefowler8005]

Good advice Steve xx

[@kenpowell3558]

Did you thin down the Cuprinol ducksback as it looked very thick, and I think you need a ladle to fill the pot as thats seems the easiest way.

[@FixitwithFowler]

So since filming, I have done some more panels, and I put some of the Cuprinol ducks back in a container, added a small amount of water, and mixed it. That definitely helped with the spraying and made it quicker. I used a jug to scoop the paint into the pot, but I have ordered a wide mouth funnel for next time!

[@studebaker4217]

Spraying always looks easy, but does the coating get worked into the grain like a brush does?

[@FixitwithFowler]

It's definitely easier, but as for it being worked into the grain, who knows. If the wood is completely dry, then the paint will be absorbed into the wood better.

[@alanwilkinson9487]

Nice weather, where are you. Costa del sol..

[@FixitwithFowler]

Lol, it was a few nice days we had! Looks like summer is finished now though!

[@alanwilkinson9487]

@@FixitwithFowler hi.. I think it was 2.... That was the summer that was

[@FixitwithFowler]

@alanwilkinson9487 yeah it looks like it 😭

[@SnugsBlaster]

Forgive me if I've missed any content that may answer this question but, can you use decking and fencing oils with this sprayer or does it have to be water based only products? Thanks in advance 😊

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, yes, you can use solvent based paints and varnish with this wagner fence and decking sprayer!

[@SnugsBlaster]

That's great. Thank you for your reply. I look forward to seeing more of your informative videos. 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

@SnugsBlaster that's brilliant, thanks for your comment 👍

[@bitarnicola2910]

When are you going to make a video about the ecoBooster? (It has only been available for a few weeks.) This thing is an absolute revolution in high-pressure cleaning! It delivers much more power, even for older devices, is much quieter, has less recoil, and is much more comfortable to use. The jet is much more homogeneous, allowing for the cleaning of delicate surfaces. Thanks to the wider and stronger jet, you can finish cleaning much faster.

[@FixitwithFowler]

I've not seen it, where is it from?

[@bitarnicola2910]

@@FixitwithFowler It's from Kärcher and a real revulution kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpq3oaWBo8Rpgc0

[@FixitwithFowler]

It looks ok but I can't see the advantage over the existing attachments you get with the karcher

[@bitarnicola2910]

@@FixitwithFowler When you test it, you will see that you have 50% more performance. And working is much faster. It is very cheap and can be easily used on old devices. This allows you to safely clean sensitive surfaces. When you use it, you will immediately notice the difference.

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm getting a new pressure washer next week so I will see what attachments come with it

[@1080psam]

I have this sprayer you need to dilute paint with 10 percent water you won't believe the difference.becuse the cuprinol is quite thick it needs thinning as its water based thin it with water and use a jug to transfer paint from can to container

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for the tip, I did try using it again with diluted cuprinol ducksback, and it was loads better. I have ordered a wide mouth funnel for transferring the paint, so hopefully, that will help.

[@1080psam]

@FixitwithFowler hi mate I also used ronseal, and that's much thinner didn't need to thin that down at all

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh right, I will have to look for some. Thanks

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thanks Steve

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, I hope you found the video useful 👍

[@chewpac86]

Did you used to work offshore?

[@FixitwithFowler]

I still do!

[@chewpac86]

Were you on buzzard?

[@chewpac86]

Mate I know you but it’s doing my head in thinking what rig is it from hahaha

[@FixitwithFowler]

@@chewpac86 not been on the buzzard. Forties, arbroath, mariner, magnus, cygnus, lomond? There's more!

[@chewpac86]

Cygnus I was on there with duster for stork it’s Shaun not sure if you remember me

[@BarryR.]

I used one the other day Best £59 ive ever spent

[@FixitwithFowler]

I was really impressed with it, and like other people said, once I water the paint down slightly, I'm sure the paint sprayer will be even quicker!

[@Capricorn_IV]

Does it work with exterior masonry paint?

[@FixitwithFowler]

So long as it's water based, I don't see why not.

[@pureplay7071]

Put the lid back on the paint and cut a coke can hole out the top and then pour, can cover it with duck tape after you are done.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment, but I've bought a cheap, wide mouth funnel, problem solved

[@jonathanredman8497]

More paint will come out if you thin it a bit. Most guns don’t like ducksback neat and it’s delivery is slow like your spraying demonstrates. Not criticism- just a learning curve.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Firstly, thanks for the tip, I have since tried it with it watered down, and it was definitely better, but I have just got some sprayable ducksback, and it is amazing, so fast to use!

[@DashDrones]

I did mine with one of these and also painted my neighbours decking, windows and walls. Never again..

[@FixitwithFowler]

As I shown this model is really good and considering it's my first attempt at using it I think the accuaracy of the Wagner fence sprayer is brilliant. However I would probably use some cardboard or something when painting near the top of the panels to prevent overspray.

[@DashDrones]

@@FixitwithFowler it was very windy and I'm clueless 🤣 so will leave it to the pros

[@FixitwithFowler]

@DashDrones lol, there is nothing worse than painting a fence!

[@DashDrones]

@@FixitwithFowler 😂 exactly mate

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm trying to convince my son using the paint sprayer is good fun so he does it, worth a try 😆

[@chippy3350]

Don’t be daft, that set up does not represent panels in normal gardens covered in shrubs, concrete posts and concrete kickboards, such a lot of hours prep before even getting into painting……..

[@michaelkennedy8766]

My thoughts exactly

[@FixitwithFowler]

I take it you've watched the video?

[@chippy3350]

@@FixitwithFowler ya bet your boots I have

[@FixitwithFowler]

It's more a demonstration of the wagner fence sprayer and seeing if it speeds up me painting the fence. It states on the box you can paint a 6ft fence panel in 2 minutes but I couldn't manage that. Maybe next time I will be a bit quicker

[@Helz-os7fj]

This is why I got rid of mine the prep and constant refilling is about the same as just using a brush

[@JohnBrennan-d3x]

Ronseal fencelife

[@FixitwithFowler]

I've used that paint once and never got on with it! I only use ducksback, and now they have a sprayable version it's amazing!

[@Suriprofz]

Damn no power. Takes ages with this one

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, what do you mean no power?

[@darattaqwa]

Is this a paid video sponsored by Wagner? I mean the only one thing you criticised was filling the container, if you use your loaf you’d use a cup and/or funnel to fill the container instead of pouring out of that giant tub of paint

[@FixitwithFowler]

No, it's not sponsored or paid for by Wagner. It was the first time I had used the fence sprayer, and I did think the filling of the container was going to end in disaster! I've now got a wide mouth funnel, and I now water the paint down by about 10% as this cuprinol ducksback I use is not sprayable, so the paint is really thick! I am genuinely really pleased with the fence sprayer and only post honest tool reviews.

[@darattaqwa]

‘Paint a fence panel in under 2 mins’ plastered on the video thumbnail, sounds like Wagner Advert to me and you still used that title along with ‘the BEST way to paint…’ when you admitted in the video it took way longer than 2 mins

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@alanwilkinson9487]

Could paint by brush quicker. Yawn.......