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Cartersville, GA on Apr 12, 2012

Have you ever spray painted chain link fence

We have your typical chain link fence , my husband wants to replace it, but until then I have noticed that ones that are black are not as noticeable and don't look so unsightly. So to test I bought a can of the outdoor wrought iron black and sprayed just a gate and it really does almost disappear in the landscape. So, now instead of buying 60 cans of paint. Need advice. First has anyone done this before, second do they sell that kind of paint by the gallon and I have never used a paint sprayer. Any advice appreciated

6 Comments

Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Betty, you're so right, chain link fences transform beautifully when painted.
However, spraying is a real waste of material and can create an unnecessary mess with alot of overspray.
So, simply roll on two coats of latex metal paint, acquired at your local paint store, for the best, long lasting finish. It rolls on easily with little mess. You will have to do a little brushing around the posts.
Best, Charles

on Apr 12, 2012 · Like 0
Lora S Arlington, TX

Painted one about 35 years ago - day before my wedding day. Had on a plastic suit but forgot my hands and my hair fell into the paint. Not a good idea on a windy day or the day before a wedding! :) Fence looked great, though!

on Apr 12, 2012 · Like 2
Betty Cartersville, GA

thanks charles. do you use a regular roller like for inside the house and a rolling pan. Just sounds a lot more time consuming than spraying.

on Apr 12, 2012 · Like 0
Betty Cartersville, GA

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

on Apr 13, 2012 · Like 0
Claire C Raleigh, NC

I have done this in California years ago for the same reason of disliking an old chainlink fence. I used a Rustoleum High Heat product and it lasted for 10 years, which is when we moved. I never had to repaint, because you never noticed the fence anymore. One can goes a long way. Don't spray on a windy day. I don't think you'd need to go to the efforts of a sprayer because you would loose so much paint. You have nothing to lose buying a few cans of black...much less costly than a new fence! :) Good Luck.

on Apr 13, 2012 · Like 0
Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Yes, Betty, a regular roller will put the paint on 10X thicker than the uber-thinned down version in the spray can, thus lasting 10X longer. Plus, you won't be polluting yourself and the atmosphere!
We spray many things, but chain linked fences are not one of them.
Anyway, the whole idea is a good one (-:
CP

on Apr 13, 2012 · Like 0