Try a test area first to ensure that colour and adhesion are acceptable. Colour testers are available to assist in your colour choice. Please note that the colour in the can may be different to the final shade when dry. Don't apply in temperatures below 5°C, in damp conditions or if rain is likely before the product has dried. Low air temperature and or high humidity may prolong the overall drying time of the product. Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday. Faster Delivery

Rosie Turner’s pink shed has been one of this blog’s most popular topics. First choose your colour (or colours) A. It depends on how long ago your shed and fence panels where oiled. Cuprinol Garden Shades paint is a water based product so any remaining oil or wax from previous treatments will likely repel the paint. If the timber hasn't been treated for a couple of years it may be OK. In situations like this we always recommend a test area before starting the main project to test adhesion. Transform your garden with these easy DIY tips and creative ideas. From a bare yard to a flower-filled space – all on a budget! I don’t dig up dahlias to store them at the end of the summer. And before you dig your dahlias up, it’s important to know the pros and cons. You… You could paint your shed lime green with Ronseal’s Lime Zest. There’s a lovely lime green shed below.

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Q. Is Cuprinol Garden Shades suitable for garden fences and is it solvent-based? Does it contain any wax? Reseal can after use. Clean up spills while still wet. After use, remove as much product as possible from brushes before cleaning with water. Do not store or use in extremes of temperature and protect from frost. A. It's important that you use a wood preservative that doesn't contain wax, oil or silicone as these will prevent the paint from penetrating and adhering to the wood. Wood preservers that are advertised as being waterproof and resistant to weathering often contain wax, oil, silicone or a combination of these. We deliver to most Home Hardware Stores. Please view our store locator to find your local Home Hardware store. Q. I want to use a wood preserver on my garden fencing before painting with Cuprinol Garden Shades. Which one should I use?

Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.Cuprinol Garden Shades 1L 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 wood grain to shine through. Test a small area first for colour and adhesion: Colour the final colour will depend upon the type of surface, previous treatment and number of coats applied. If using more than one can it is advisable to mix them together in a container or finish in a corner before starting a new can. Adhesion: if adhesion is inadequate on previously coated surfaces, lightly sand before application. Easy-care evergreen pots to add interest and structure to your garden all year round. 10+ plant choices for evergreen trees, shrubs and grasses for pots. Untreated wood: should be pre-treated prior to adhesion test with an appropriate wood preserver to prevent rot and decay.

Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries. Saturday Delivery Find out how to prune English lavender to make it look better and last longer. Photos of my lavender from 2013-2023 are proof that it works! Apply second coat as above. The second coat must be applied the same day as the first. If the first coat is left to dry overnight then the second coat will not adhere to the surface correctly Any overspray should be cleaned up immediately (whilst still wet) with water and household detergent A. Absolutely! Cuprinol Garden Shades is suitable for any garden structure including summerhouses and log cabins. If it's a bare wood structure, new or old, its probably worth treating it with a wax free wood preservative first to protect the wood from mould, algae and fungi. Allow this to fully dry before painting. Its important than any preservative used is wax free otherwise the paint may not adhere to the structure.I can guarantee that no sheds will be painted in a hurry – far too many options for dithering. What about Ronseal’s Elderflower and Wellington Boot Green? There are lots of different examples – city modernist, country calm, zingy colours. First decide if yours is a country, classic, urban or brightly coloured garden. Then dither. Heaven. Stir thoroughly before pouring contents into a Cuprinol sprayer. Overspraying surrounding areas can be minimized by avoiding spraying in windy conditions and by using cardboard or plastic as a shield. Any overspray should be cleaned up immediately (whilst still wet) with water and household detergent.

Q. Is Cuprinol Garden Shades suitable for a large log cabin / summerhouse at the end of the garden?

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Shake contents of the tin thoroughly before decanting into Cuprinol Spray and Brush sprayer (not suitable for use with the Cuprinol Power Sprayer) We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this. Faulty Items Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries. It is at this point that the National Gardens Scheme (Kent) would like to step in to point out that if your neighbours can also see your shed, then it would be a good idea to discuss your paint colour plans with them. People can get very upset at changes, and will always appreciate being consulted.