IF you’re sprucing up your garden fence ahead of the summer, this trick has proven popular.
One homeowner tried the viral painting that will to do.
have been trying their hand at the trending trick, with some swearing it saves time and .
One homeowner posted the process and the results to Facebook, praising the technique as an “absolute game changer”;.
“I thought I’d try a cheap kitchen sponge to paint my fences and it worked a bloody treat,”; she wrote.
She revealed that she managed to paint a full 10 foot by six foott panel in just 15 minutes.
“Absolute game changer, now doing my fences won’t be such a chore,”; the Facebook user added.
She shared a clip of the speedy process as well as her finished garden fence.
However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing as she revealed that she forgot to put on her gardening gloves before trying out the hack.
“I only did this panel as I was really excited to try my brainwave,”; she added.
As well as saving you time, this step can also stretch your money even further.
A fence paintbrush can set you back anywhere between £5 and £15, while asix-pack of spongesfrom Tesco is available for just 75p.
The hack has been backed by experts, with Simon Wardle, owner of patio supplierArmstrong Cheshire, speaking to theDaily Express about the step.
According to the pro, using a traditional brush can result in aching arms, uneven coverage, and a time-consuming technique.
For a quicker and smoother application, Simon suggested using sponges.
“The flexibility and porousness of a sponge make it the perfect tool for painting your fence,”; he explained.
“It can mould around and reach into any nooks and indentations in the wood, allowing for smooth coverage even on the most textured fence panels.”;
He also pointed out the benefits to opting for sponges over paint bushes.
“Using a sponge significantly reduces the physical strain associated with traditional brush application,”; Simon said.
“Their lighter weight and efficient coverage minimise repetitive motions, resulting in a more comfortable and productive job.”;
Facebook users shared their thoughts on the hack in the comments section.
“Looks brilliant I think I’ll try that. May need gloves,”; wrote one person.
“I did mine over the weekend with this method best thing ever took me half the time of using a brush. Genius,”; said another follower.
“I did all fence like this, so much quicker,”; commented a third Facebook user.
