Fence Paint? Purple???!

The_Monk · 1st February 2007, 19:39

Does anyone know where you can buy (if you can buy) purple fence paint? I've been looking for ages and had no success. Google has churned out nothing and the employees of B&Q and Homebase looked at me as if I was bonkers (yes I probably am but...)

I would like a purple fence you see! :lol:

tourerfogey · 1st February 2007, 19:42

Buy some red fence paint and some blue fence paint and mix your own.

The_Monk · 1st February 2007, 19:44

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Originally Posted by tourerfogey

Buy some red fence paint and some blue fence paint and mix your own.

I did think of that but then I thought what happens if I run out and then mix it and its a different shade!

It would bug me! Although if I get desperate I may try!

Simon · 1st February 2007, 19:46

Focus DIY stores have a Dulux Colour Mixer system whereby you can mix colours to a specification. If they could mix outdoor paint then you could ask for a batch to be done. This way, the batch would be consistent as it uses a computerised measuring system to determine how much of a certain colour is added.

GreyGhost · 1st February 2007, 19:47

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Originally Posted by The_Monk

I did think of that but then I thought what happens if I run out and then mix it and its a different shade!

It would bug me! Although if I get desperate I may try!

Measure the quantities then you'll get it right every time.

The_Monk · 1st February 2007, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Measure the quantities then you'll get it right every time.

Again, I considered it. I just wanted to buy some ready purple really lol

The_Monk · 1st February 2007, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Simon D

Focus DIY stores have a Dulux Colour Mixer system whereby you can mix colours to a specification. If they could mix outdoor paint then you could ask for a batch to be done. This way, the batch would be consistent as it uses a computerised measuring system to determine how much of a certain colour is added.

Hmmm... good idea! I know the machine can do the paint (altho not fence paint) outdoor paint, when I worked at homebase we never stocked the base coats for it but if they did... Thanks Simon!

Simon · 1st February 2007, 21:37

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Originally Posted by The_Monk

Hmmm... good idea! I know the machine can do the paint (altho not fence paint) outdoor paint, when I worked at homebase we never stocked the base coats for it but if they did... Thanks Simon!

As you say, I can't promise Focus will stock the bases for the outdoor paints but it's always worth a shot. Maybe even they could order some or use some plain white outdoor paint instead of the suplied interior bases...? Always worth asking...

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Focus DIY stores have a Dulux Colour Mixer system whereby you can mix colours to a specification. If they could mix outdoor paint then you could ask for a batch to be done. This way, the batch would be consistent as it uses a computerised measuring system to determine how much of a certain colour is added.