Fence Painters Auckland
Fences that lift the whole property
Often dismissed or left until last, fences are one of the easiest ways to elevate your property. Street appeal is important, not only when looking to sell but also in terms of maintaining a good look for your property. Whether you have a picket, steel, timber, brick or concrete fence, we have the know-how to bring your fence back to life. It is an easy fix compared to other sections of your property, however it still needs the right attention to detail to ensure it comes out well and lasts an extended period of time. Our team of professional fence painters offer exactly that. With our in-depth knowledge of painting solutions, we will be able to restore your fencing. We offer both fence spray painting and brush and roll technique.
Completed Fence Painting Projects
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Charcoal stain & Alabaster semi gloss
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Ponsonby fence painter
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Grey Lynn fence painter
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Fence spray painter
Abdi Khaled
About
I’m Abdi. I spent four years with The Painter Guy in Wellington, where the business has run since 2013, built on high-quality work and a team that genuinely loves what they do. In early 2026 I opened The Painter Guy in Auckland, and we’re growing here the same way: every project follows the same detailed process, with the client at the heart of it — your vision, brought to life with our expertise.
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Starting off with a chemical wash, using Resene Moss and Mould Killer, followed by either a soft or hard pressure wash depending on the surface, in order to get the surface ready for prep and paint. Prep usually consists of stripping back damaged paint and sanding down all areas until you are left with a beautiful smooth surface. Depending on the material used in your fence, this may be loosely scraping back damaged or flaking paint on brick or concrete, while for steel a light high-grit sand may be required. It is also common for rust to appear. This may be on your steel fence, however it is also very common to find rust in the screw heads of timber fencing. This needs to be treated specifically before any paint gets applied. This is done by removing the rust and applying Resene's specific metal primer, preventing rust from coming back before applying other general primers or top coats.
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After the surface is thoroughly prepared and has been defect checked, top coats can then begin to be applied. For fences it is common to use either a water-based or an oil-based paint, and each comes with its own trade-offs.
Oil-based paints penetrate the surface and are hard wearing, which holds up well on steel and on anything already coated in enamel. They take longer to dry between coats, so the job runs longer. They yellow over time, which is noticeable on whites and off-whites and barely shows on darker colours. And they become more brittle as they age, which is worth knowing on a fence, because the timber is exposed on both faces and moves as it wets and dries through the year.
Water-based paints dry faster, so more coats can go on in a day. They hold their colour, stay flexible as the timber moves, and are easier to recoat when the time comes. They are also lower odour and clean up with water rather than solvent.
Which one suits your fence comes down to the material, its condition, the colour you are after and what is already on it. We will go through both with you at the site visit and give you our honest opinion, and the decision stays yours.
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Paint application can be done in various ways. Like all other areas it can be applied using a brush and roller, however it is more common for fences to be sprayed. This is due to accessibility, fences having many joints, angles and boards that are difficult to access. An experienced fence spray painter can apply paint much quicker and removes these problems. However, when spraying it is important to protect all other areas from overspray. This is where a professional fence spray painter earns their keep, and an important step that many other painting companies can often skip or take for granted.
Looking after your fence after painting
In order to maintain your fence after it has been painted, we recommend you get it pressure washed annually. This extends the life of the fence, preventing moss and mould from growing and rust from taking hold. Our thorough prep methods will also extend the life of your fence, applying sealants in joints, repairing any cracking, and making sure your fence is sealed against water and protected from all weather exposure.
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Our team of professional fence painters have been working in this industry for over 10 years, maintaining the high standards we set for ourselves. While fence painting can often be rushed through and not taken care of, we set the same standard as we do for any other painting service. Carefully going through, applying the correct prep work, using the correct industry methods in order to get the best finish on your fence, and one that will last and protect your property from all of Auckland's various conditions.
By choosing us as your fence painting contractor, you get the highest level of service, from thorough prep through to water protection and up until the final coat. In order to elevate your property and ensure that you have a fence that looks nice for a long time. Although your fence might not seem as important as your interior or exterior, our team will treat it with the same amount of care as any of our other services.
Our fence painters are efficient with their time; we know that it is a hassle having trade workers around your property. So we make our work as seamless as possible. Always keeping open communication with you the client, to ensure your needs are met. Our ability to both spray paint as well as brush and roll allows us to minimise time on site while providing you with the best results.
Finally, we understand the importance of your property's value and kerb appeal. Your property is an investment, something that you have spent time and money to work towards. That is why we treat it as such. Delivering high-quality work in order to elevate your property. We are passionate about the work we do, no matter how big or small the project may be.
Trusted by Auckland homeowners
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“Looks fantastic”
Only a few days between tenancies — Abdi came prepared, was professional, and the job was completed on time.
David Hay
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“Above and beyond”
On a heritage villa renovation in Grey Lynn — his painting brought the home to life.
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“It looked perfect”
Thanks for a great job. Sanded and prepped so well, it looked perfect. Highly recommended.
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“Attention to detail”
The finish looks excellent and everything was left clean. Professional, on time. Would definitely recommend.
Antony Hunt
From first call to final walk‑through
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Call, text or email — tell us about your fence painting project.
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Free site visit
We check the surfaces properly and explain our fence painting process.
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We do the work
High detailed prep, finished with the best quality paints.
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Final inspection
We walk through the final job with you. Nothing left up to doubt.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Fence Painters
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Yes, we offer spray painting as one of our services, most commonly used for fence painting, as it is more efficient and allows us to access all areas of your fence. Spray painting will leave your fence with a factory-like finish, smooth and without any texturing. However, this means it is important for our prep to be perfect, as any blemishes will show through. That is one thing that most other painters skip over. They think you can just spray over previous coatings, which may look alright initially, however it will not last long and any defects will show through. The other half of spraying properly is containment. A fence sits on a boundary, usually a metre from someone's car, their washing line, their garden or their windows, and overspray travels further than people expect. We mask and screen thoroughly, and we simply will not spray in wind that puts anything at risk, even if it costs us a day. On palings with gaps between them we screen behind the fence as well, because spray passes straight through. On bare or freshly sanded timber we will often back roll or brush the first coat into the grain rather than spraying it, so the coating keys into the surface properly instead of sitting on top of it. Without a team of professionals such as ourselves coming in to do the proper prep, and taking the time and care to get your fence right before any paint is applied, it will leave you with a bigger issue than the one you started with. So yes, we do spray paint, but only after all the prep work a good fence spray painter does beforehand.
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We paint all types of fences. Whether you have a timber, steel, brick or render fence, we have the paint and expertise for you. While each is different, requiring different prep, materials and paints, our team will be able to get the job done. Timber covers most of what we see, from treated pine palings and pickets through to cedar and hardwood, and each takes a finish differently. Treated pine needs to be properly weathered and dry before coating or the finish will not hold. Cedar will bleed tannin through the wrong primer and stain the coat above it, so the sealer underneath matters as much as the colour on top. Steel and aluminium need the right adhesion or etch primer depending on whether they are galvanised, powder coated or already rusting, and skipping that step is why so many painted steel fences peel in sheets. Brick, render and concrete block need a breathable masonry system so trapped moisture can escape rather than pushing the coating off. There are also fences we will tell you honestly not to paint. PVC and some composite fencing will not hold a coating reliably no matter what goes underneath it, and painting a factory powder coated aluminium fence commits you to repainting it forever. We would rather say that at the quote than take the job. One thing worth raising early is boundary fences. If the fence is shared, it is worth having the conversation with your neighbour before we start, particularly about colour and about access to their side. We are happy to be part of that conversation if it helps. Each detail will be explained to you in depth, including our methods and plan to restore your fence, during our initial site visit, where our fence painters will hear your vision, then discuss our professional opinion and the best way to get there.
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The cost to paint your fence will vary heavily depending on the material of your fence and its condition. Generally, timber fences require more prep, as most timber fences being painted will require grain filling, certain primers, top coats and applications, as timber shows defects more than other materials. Steel, brick or render fences don't show any grain or visual defects in comparison to timber. These other materials are easier to work on as they generally just require a chemical wash, pressure wash, primer coat and top coat, without all the additional prep. Fences are usually priced on linear metres and height rather than floor area, so a long low boundary fence and a short tall one can come out very differently even when they look like a similar job. Whether we are coating one side or both makes a significant difference too, and that often depends on whether we can get access to the neighbouring side. Gates, posts, caps and rails all add detail work, and a fence with heavy vegetation growing through it or gardens planted hard against it takes longer because everything has to be cut back, protected and worked around. Another thing that can vary the price heavily is the type of finish that you want, whether that be a stain, an oil, a water-based paint or an oil-based paint. Each varies significantly in pricing and requires different methods of prep beforehand, all adjusting the final price. Access is another big factor that may bump up the price. If you would like a more specific ballpark price, you can enter the details of your fence painting project into our free-to-use cost estimator and get a price back within minutes.
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This depends on the material of your fence and the type of paint, stain or oil that you have previously applied to your fence. Timber fences usually require painting every 7 or so years, however if they are stained or oiled they will need to be recoated more regularly, say every 2-3 years. This isn't a major job. If you have maintained your fence well, washing it once a year, then it will be pretty straightforward. Fences also rarely fail evenly, and knowing where to look tells you more than the calendar does. The bottom 300 millimetres takes constant splash off the ground and is usually the first to go. The tops and caps take the most direct sun and will fade and chalk before the faces do. The south facing side holds moisture and grows moss while the north and west sides fade. On a stained or oiled fence the quickest check is to splash water on it. If it beads up, the finish is still working. If it soaks straight in and darkens the timber, it is time to recoat. Without proper maintenance, contaminants may build up over time and quickly decrease the life of your fence. Brick and render may be repainted every 8 years, while steel can last up to 10-15 years. This is considering that the existing coatings have been applied properly, with the correct prep, application methods, high-quality paints, etc. Also assuming that they are maintained as mentioned before, getting pressure washed at least once a year. Catching it at the recoat stage rather than the failure stage is what keeps the cost down, and our fence painters will tell you honestly which stage you are at.