Ronseal 5 Year Fence Life+ in Slate is a premium, high-performance exterior wood treatment designed to provide a sophisticated, contemporary, and long-lasting finish for your sheds, fences, and outdoor structures. This 5-litre tub is ideally suited for larger-scale garden projects, offering extensive coverage to revitalize your garden boundaries or wooden buildings with a chic, muted grey-blue tone. The Slate shade imparts a modern, professional appearance that complements both traditional and modern garden landscapes, while effectively masking grey or weathered areas. Engineered for maximum resilience, this formula defends your timber against harsh outdoor conditions, including heavy rain, frost, and intense UV exposure, ensuring your structures remain well-protected and stylish for up to five years.

Key Features and Specifications

This 5-litre tub features an advanced, fast-acting formula that is showerproof in just one hour, making it an excellent choice for outdoor projects in changeable weather. It provides robust protection against rot, decay, and mould growth, effectively extending the lifespan of your garden timber. The paint is highly pigmented, offering superior opacity to cover grey, weathered, or previously stained wood with a rich, uniform Slate colour. Designed for versatility, it is suitable for application on both rough-sawn and smooth-planed timber. With a coverage of approximately 30 square metres per 5-litre tub, it serves as an efficient, high-value solution for protecting large garden areas from the elements.

How to Use

Ensure the wood is clean, dry, and free from any loose dirt, algae, or old, flaking paint before you begin. If the timber is new, allow it to weather for a few weeks to ensure it is completely dry before application. Stir the product thoroughly before and during use to ensure the Slate pigment is perfectly blended for a consistent finish. Apply using a high-quality brush or a garden sprayer, working the paint thoroughly into the wood grain for maximum absorption. For optimal protection and a deep, even colour, apply two coats, allowing four hours of drying time between applications. Clean all tools with warm, soapy water immediately after use.

Advantages and Disadvantages

The primary advantage of this product is its impressive five-year protective life, which drastically reduces the need for frequent maintenance. The fast-acting, showerproof nature of the formula is a significant benefit for outdoor DIY, as it minimizes the risk of the finish being marred by unexpected rain showers. The Slate shade offers a trendy, designer-inspired aesthetic that adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. A potential disadvantage is that, because it is a high-performance protective coating, it creates a robust film on the surface; this may require more thorough preparation if you choose to change the color in the future. Additionally, it is not intended for use on high-wear surfaces such as decking or heavily used garden paths.

Delivery and Shipping

We use reliable courier services to ensure your wood paint is delivered safely and efficiently to your door. Standard delivery typically takes between 2 to 4 working days. Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse, you will receive tracking information so you can monitor the progress of your shipment until it arrives.

Safety, Compliance and Disclaimers

Always apply this product in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection to avoid irritation from accidental splashes. Keep the tub tightly closed when not in use and store it in a cool, dry, frost-free location away from children and pets. This product is not suitable for surfaces that come into direct contact with food or drinking water. While the paint is highly durable on vertical surfaces, it is not intended for use on high-wear flooring surfaces or plastic. Always follow the manufacturer’s specific instructions on the packaging for the most accurate safety and application guidance.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can I use this on a shed that has been painted before?

 Yes, you can apply this over existing paint as long as the old surface is sound and not flaking. If the old paint is peeling, you must sand or scrape it off before applying the new coat to ensure proper adhesion.

Is this suitable for use on my garden decking?

 No, this product is designed specifically for vertical surfaces like fences and sheds. It is not formulated to withstand the constant foot traffic and abrasion that a decking surface experiences.

How many coats are required for the best results?

 We recommend applying two coats to achieve the full, rich color and the maximum level of protection against the elements, ensuring you wait the recommended four hours between coats.