Painting a metal fence: prices for service and materials

Are you planning to renovate the old metal fence on your property and want to outsource this task to a specialist company? Before you get a quote from her, find out what the average rates for such a service are now, and compare the prices of the materials necessary for the maintenance and painting of the metal fence.

Price list of renovation of metal fence

On the websites of various companies and online forums you will find a lot of useful information about prices for the service of renovation of metal fencing. The stakes are very diverse and divided into individual actions, such as: pre-cleaning of the fence and posts, the location of the anti-corrosion layer, primers or soil, as well as painting (applying 1 or more layers of paint).

So what is the price for painting a fence? There is no single answer to this question. Metal spans and a gate can be powder painted in a paint shop or stationary using a roller, brush or pistol. The prices of such services are not low, and if the metal spans are made of cheap, publicly available materials and have been badly damaged by moisture, consider replacing them instead of overpaying for maintenance and painting services.

Powder coating of a metal fence

Powder coating consists of thoroughly cleaning soiled and corroded metal using appropriate power tools (grinders, sandblasting guns, wire brush drills) and then covering it with a layer of zinc and powder paint, heated later in the oven to about 200 degrees Celsius, which consolidates the paint and evenly covers the coatings.

The cost of painting a metal fence in a paint shop depends on the number of square meters of the fence and the specificity of the material – if it requires sandblasting, The average cost of powder coating of steel coatings in Poland is from PLN 39 to PLN 47 per square meter, and the price per square meter of painting a two-layer fence, i.e. coating with primer and paint, is from 69 to even 87 zlotys in larger cities, such as Warsaw or Wroclaw. The final price is also influenced by the reputation of the company and the quality of the materials used.

What determines the cost of traditional fencing painting?

Professional pricing for the service of traditional painting of a fence on the property includes several – or even a dozen points, and the final cost consists of several factors, such as: the height of the fence and its length, the technical condition of the metal, the planned date of execution of works or the location of the property (the further it is located from the company's headquarters, the higher the costs associated with the access). Every year there are also labor rates for painting the fence, so if you find the price list for 2019, 2018 or 2017 on the website of the selected company,youcan be sure that it will be unsevalued data – contact the contractor and ask for a detailed quote.

Old, corroded and somme fences need to be thoroughly cleaned, so painting a forged and panel fence is preceded by sandblasting or sanding, surface washing and degreasing to improve the adhesion of primers or paints. Each of the above mentioned activities requires the use of specialized power tools and preparations, which also affects the price of the service.

How much does it cost on average to paint a fence?

How are the prices for painting a metal fence in Poland? The rates quoted by companies per current meter are always indicative, so if you plan to renovate your fence, calculate based solely on a cost estimate based on information from one or more local companies.

For example, the price for painting spans in the capital is from 90 zlotys up, and in small towns labor with material can reach 40-50 zlotys. When you get a quote, make sure that the investment pays off – compare the proposed rates with the price list of manufacturers of new fences, such as Lodz STEEL, offering modern fencing panels, galvanized nets, gates and gates at an affordable price.

Painting a fence and the cost of buying materials

What has the biggest impact on the price list of painting a fence? Undoubtedly, the cost of the service depends on the quality and quantity of the necessary materials, which you can purchase on your own. Choose primers, anti-corrosion preparations and paints according to the instructions of your choice or consult a proven construction wholesaler.

How do material prices work? Anti-corrosion emals, paints and polyvinyl primers, for use directly on rust: cans of 0.65 l – 1 l cost about 35-40 zlotys, anti-corrosion primer in a can of 2.5 l – 5 l is an expense of 55-130 zlotys. For 5-liter alkyd paint you will pay about 100-110 zlotys, and for a liter can of polyurethane paint 80-100 zlotys. For painting, you also need a universal solvent 5 l (cost about 20-25 zlotys) and extraction gasoline (5 l costs about 25 zlotys).