Can Composite Fencing Be Painted?

Is there any call for painting composite fencing? You’ll be pleased to know that the simple answer is no; our composite fence slats and composite fence posts all come supplied in your chosen fencing colour, all without you picking up your paintbrush.

In this article, we will outline the problems with painting alternative kinds of fencing, why you shouldn’t paint composite materials, and the range of colour options available from NeoTimber’s range of composite fencing. Let’s take a look.

Painting a garden fence is a long, drawn-out process, requiring multiple coats of paint to ensure a consistent finish. Even though installing timber fencing is cheaper in the short term than with our composite options, it’s important to remember the additional expenses that come with buying the paint and preservatives needed to keep timber fencing looking its best.

With any composite fencing solution, there is no need to paint the surface of your composite fence panels or composite fence posts. In fact, we would strongly advise that you do not paint your composite fencing at all, as the chemicals could irreparably damage both the surface and core of the composite material itself, which could void your residential or commercial warranty.

Because of fading from sunlight and damage from weathering, painting your timber fencing is a task that will need to be repeated, often annually, to maintain the desired “brand new” look for your panels. This can cause headaches; you will need to be consistent with how you apply the paint, otherwise drips can run, causing bumps to form and dry on the surface of your boards.

In contrast, with NeoTimber’s composite fencing solution, the UV-inhibitors imbued in the capped material makeup of both the boards and posts, ensure the colour of your fencing is retained for the long term. Please note; many other composite fencing suppliers do not use capped material, meaning that the sunlight can gradually fade the colour of the fencing posts and panels over time. For long-life colour, the smart choice is with NeoTimber® fencing.

NeoTimber’s fencing comes supplied in your choice of 5 premium colours, completely negating the time-consuming task of painting the individual posts and panels. The boards and posts are made from capped composite dyed with your chosen colour, with the metal inserts, capping rails, post caps and decorative screens powder coated to perfectly colour match this tone.

From the timber-toned teak and chocolate, to the dark grey and charcoal, to the more neutral antique, we have created a colour profile to suit any garden space. Not sure what colour will work with your outdoor garden designs? Visit our handy fencing visualiser page which allows you to click between our different colours, as well as comparing the Deluxe and Slatted fencing textures, and see how your fencing will look when incorporating our cut out metal screen designs.