The idea is about as simple as it sounds; a sponge can absorb more paint in one go, and should apply a more even coating of paint over a longer distance than the bristles of a paintbrush.

Speaking to the Daily Express, the expert revealed that painting your fence with a sponge can help to save you money as well as time and effort. According to the pro, using a traditional brush can ...

Sponge painting, a technique for applying a nice color over a base coat, achieves a multi-tone finish. It has subtle and natural character that’s more interesting than a plain-painted surface.

One of the most popular hacks circulating on social media during the run up to our so-called summer was to use a sponge to paint the fence. Fans say it's much easier, and quicker, to apply the ...

"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 foot panel in just 15 minutes.