The Colors of Fence

This article was originally posted as a reference to wooden fencing by FenceSupplySource.com, a New Jersey Fence Installation and Repair Company.  We’ve added a few thoughts, comments, and photos of our own to include aluminum and PVC fence products as well.

Since fences come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, it’s important to choose a color that not only compliments your home but also looks great in all weather.  Below are the top colors for all fence styles and typical reasons why…

White

The traditional white picket fence has been seen as far back as the 1950’s in television shows. White was chosen back then because it was an easy color to get your hands on at the time (many primers were just white). As many of you know, the best thing about the color white is that it goes with everything.

The biggest drawback to painting a fence white is that when it gets dirty or scuffed, it can easily be noticed by others.

Brown

Brown or stained brown is one of the most popular colors for wooden fences, many of which are already brown.  Because shades of brown are now trendy color choices, you’ll find that both aluminum and vinyl fencing are available in a variety of beige and bronze options.

What is great about brown as a color for a fence is that it blends in to wooded areas very nicely. So if you live by the woods or in an area that has a lot of trees, you may want to compliment your property by installing a wooden fence and possibly staining it a brown color.

Red

Lastly, red is one of the most popular colors we see for wooden picket fences in New Jersey. This may be surprising for many, but newer, more modern homes are opting to use their fence as a way to draw the eye in to the home. Red is to fences as yellow is to Lamborghinis.  :)

Conclusion

Now that you know a bit more about which colors are best for fences, which color are you going to choose?