Colour does more to change the look of a fence than almost anything else, and the posts and post tops are where it all comes together. Get the colour right on the caps and the whole fence looks finished; get it wrong and they look like an afterthought.
The short version: match your post tops to the fence for a clean, seamless look, or pick up your house trim colour for a deliberate contrast. Ledro House post tops are designed to be painted, so they can be any colour you like.
Three ways to colour your fence
1. Tone on tone: match the fence
Paint the post tops exactly the same colour as the fence. It's the most popular choice because it looks clean and considered, and it lets the shape of the post top do the talking. It suits almost every home.
2. Pick up the house trim
Paint the fence one colour and the post tops in your house's trim colour: the window frames, gutters or verandah posts. It ties the fence to the house and makes the caps a feature.
3. Match the gate and hardware
If your gate, letterbox or house numbers are a feature colour, repeat it on the post tops either side of the gate. It frames the entrance and draws the eye to the front door.
Fence colour ideas by home style
Classic white: Queenslanders, cottages and Hamptons-style homes
Crisp white is the classic for a reason. It suits timber pickets, heritage homes and coastal houses, and it makes detailed post tops stand out beautifully. Pair it with shapely styles like the Paris, Chateau or Estate.
Charcoal and black: modern homes
Deep charcoal, Monument and black give a fence a sharp, architectural edge, especially in front of white or light rendered walls. Clean, geometric post tops like the Stax, Block and Metro suit this look.
Soft greys: Woodland Grey, Basalt and Shale Grey
Mid greys are a favourite on Colorbond fences because they sit quietly against gardens and brick. Matching your post tops to a grey fence gives a calm, cohesive finish that suits both modern and traditional homes. See our Colorbond fence guide for more.
Warm neutrals: Surfmist, Dune and Paperbark
Off-whites and warm stone colours are softer than pure white and suit sandstone, brick and coastal homes. They're a great choice if bright white feels too stark.
Heritage colours: deep greens, reds and creams
Traditional heritage palettes, like deep Brunswick greens, Indian reds and cream, look wonderful on period homes. A cream fence with post tops picked out in the house's trim colour is a classic heritage combination.
How to paint your post tops to match
- Get the colour. Take your fence or trim colour name to a paint store and have a good quality exterior paint, such as Dulux Weathershield, tinted to match. Most stores can match popular Colorbond and heritage colours.
- No prep needed. Ledro House post tops need no sanding or primer. They're ready to paint straight out of the box.
- Paint before you install. Stand each post top on a jar or offcut and apply two even coats, letting each dry as the tin directs.
- Fit them. Once dry, fit them to your posts. Our painting and installation guide covers each step.
Once painted, Ledro House post tops are suitable for Australian conditions, and a wash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge keeps them looking fresh.
Quick answers
Should post tops match the fence or the house?
Either works. Matching the fence gives a seamless look; matching the house trim makes the post tops a feature and ties the fence to the home.
What colour post tops go with a white fence?
White, for a clean classic finish, or your house trim colour for contrast.
Can I change the colour later?
Yes. Ledro House post tops can be repainted whenever you repaint your fence.
What paint should I use?
A good quality exterior paint, such as Dulux Weathershield, tinted to your chosen colour.
Choose your post tops
Whatever colour you choose, Ledro House post tops are designed to be painted to match. They're made in Australia and made to suit any post size, in styles from heritage to modern.
Browse our traditional post tops and contemporary post tops and find the finishing touch for your fence.