Can I use Cuprinol shades on bare wood?
It is suitable for use on planed or rough sawn bare wood, making it ideal for pergolas, gazebos, treillis, planters, sheds, summerhouses and garden furniture.
Can you use Cuprinol Garden Shades on previously painted wood?
Painted or varnished wood If old paint is in sound condition, Cuprinol Garden Shades can be applied, provided the surface is clean and dry. Sand well before applying over old paint. Ensure all chalky paint is removed by stripping and sanding to a sound surface.
Does Cuprinol Garden Shades need primer?
Cuprinol Garden Shades in your favourite colours. No need for primer.
Is Cuprinol Garden Shades a wood preserver?
A water-based timber protection and colour treatment lasting up to 5 years.
How good is cuprinol shades?
An excellent product, easy to apply & quick to dry. Highly recommended. The light colour on the shed is Cuprinol Natural Stone. 5.0 out of 5 stars Covers any colour!
Do you need undercoat with Cuprinol Garden Shades?
Apply. MINIMUM OF 2 COATS REQUIRED. SUBSEQUENT COATS MUST BE APPLIED ON THE SAME DAY NO LONGER THAN 8 HOURS APART. IF NOT POSSIBLE, LIGHTLY SAND DOWN SURFACES BEFORE RECOAT TO ENSURE ADHESION.
Is Cuprinol shades waterproof?
Product Description. Add beautiful colours to your garden with Cuprinol Garden Shades, which has been specially developed to colour, protect and weatherproof sheds, fences, garden furniture and other garden wood for up to 6 years.
What is the best color for a wooden fence?
If you want to be a traditionalist, go with white, grey, or natural stain wood. If you want to be modern, we suggest going with blue or black. If you’re the type that loves attention, try a flashier color like yellow. Don’t be shy, give them all a try by talking to one of our paint professionals and ask for samples.
How good is Cuprinol shades?
What is the best colour for a wooden fence?
For more traditional garden schemes stick to dark brown or green shades for your fence panels such as Cuprinol Ducksback Harvest Brown or Forest Green to enhance the natural beauty of your fence or wooden shed.
What are popular fence colours?
Wood is easily painted whereas vinyl and composite fences aren’t….
- Bold black.
- Natural wood stain.
- Charcoal gray.
- Pretty pastels.
- Grey and green.
- Pale neutrals.
- Two-tone gray.
- Natural shades.
Why choose Cuprinol garden shades?
Select Colour… Cuprinol Garden Shades has been specially developed to colour and protect sheds, fences and other garden wood. Its special pigments ensure a rich colour and allow the natural texture of the woodgrain to shine through. It can also be applied on terracotta, brick and stone, to bring beautiful colours to the rest of the garden.
How long does it take for Cuprinol garden shades to dry?
You can apply this wood paint from the Cuprinol Garden Shades range to, using a brush, roller or spray, to colour and provide protection. It takes 8 hours to dry and will cover up to 12m² per litre on average.
Do garden shades need a third coat of primer?
As Garden Shades often goes on directly to the wood, without a primer, sometimes it will soak deep into the wood and this can create the need for a third coat. This may be noticeable with rougher woods, open end grains or indeed deep colours.
How long does it take for Cuprinol to dry?
It takes 8 hours to dry and will cover up to 12m² per litre on average. Bare wood should be pre-treated with Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear. Please note that this item has additional safety or regulatory datasheets available.