TikTok Sponge Hack Revolutionizes UK Garden Fence Painting

TikTok creator @mrsclarehoops demonstrated a quick fence‑painting method that replaces brushes and sprayers with a large yellow sponge. The user cuts the sponge in half, dips it in paint, and applies it directly to timber, claiming the technique is the fastest despite being a bit messy and requiring rubber gloves. Sponges cost as little as 46 p each and are widely available in UK DIY stores.

The hack has been praised by viewers as a time‑saving shortcut, though experts advise cleaning the fence of algae and performing standard preparation steps—such as removing debris, repairing splits, sanding and drying—recommended by retailer Wickes before painting.