Which summer house paint
Discussion
Hi all,
I’m after some advice as to which is the best “paint” to use for a summerhouse.
I’ve previously painted ours in Cuprinol Shades (sage green from memory). Whilst this is reasonable, it’s very thin, doesn’t have great coverage and doesn’t seem to last particularly long.
Can anyone recommend anything better?
Thanks all
I’m after some advice as to which is the best “paint” to use for a summerhouse.
I’ve previously painted ours in Cuprinol Shades (sage green from memory). Whilst this is reasonable, it’s very thin, doesn’t have great coverage and doesn’t seem to last particularly long.
Can anyone recommend anything better?
Thanks all
Hi,
I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
WishIWasAJoiner said:
Hi,
I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
I was recommended Bedec by the people I bought my shed from. Will get round to it when I can buy some. I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
pincher said:
WishIWasAJoiner said:
Hi,
I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
I was recommended Bedec by the people I bought my shed from. Will get round to it when I can buy some. I used Bedec barn paint (black) and I love it. It's water-based, has fantastic coverage and tin went a long way for me. I used it on rough sawn waney edge cladding using a 4 inch brush and a roller too.
I have only ever used their black barn paint which comes in Matt, satin and gloss. They do have a colour chart though - https://www.brewers.co.uk/colourcards/bedec/Colour...
It does seem quite expensive for shed paint, but I'm sure you won't regret using it!
https://www.lillevilla.co.uk/product-category/pain...
Demidekk is what I used on my log cabin. Last coat was 6 years ago. Still looks like new. Ws expecting to have to do it every year or two. Again, choose a Scandanavian paint - they do know what works. It may be more expensive, but it lasts.
Demidekk is what I used on my log cabin. Last coat was 6 years ago. Still looks like new. Ws expecting to have to do it every year or two. Again, choose a Scandanavian paint - they do know what works. It may be more expensive, but it lasts.
We're about to use Sikkens Rubbol on the one I'm putting up now. The primer is on, just waiting for the Sutra Plus to be mixed and sent out. It's £70 for 5ltrs of the custom mix stuff. Not the cheapest, but by no means the most expensive out there. Will let you know how it goes when it arrives.
Rubbol is brilliant, it never fades or cracks - think it has a ten year guarantee if you follow all the instructions and can prove it?
I have it on outside doors in black, in direct sun, and it looks as good as the day I put it on. Actually it was more than a day, it takes 24h at least to dry properly and you need 2 or 3 coats, with rubbing down in between, so a couple of weeks.
I filled the grain on the (new) door, sanded, rubbed down, filled again with thinned grain filler, primed, rubbed down, painted, rubbed down, painted again, rubbed down, painted again and then buffed - Downing Street has nothing on me!
Except a steel, blast resistant door, of course. They win in that department.
I have it on outside doors in black, in direct sun, and it looks as good as the day I put it on. Actually it was more than a day, it takes 24h at least to dry properly and you need 2 or 3 coats, with rubbing down in between, so a couple of weeks.
I filled the grain on the (new) door, sanded, rubbed down, filled again with thinned grain filler, primed, rubbed down, painted, rubbed down, painted again, rubbed down, painted again and then buffed - Downing Street has nothing on me!
Except a steel, blast resistant door, of course. They win in that department.
guindilias said:
Rubbol is brilliant, it never fades or cracks - think it has a ten year guarantee if you follow all the instructions and can prove it?
I have it on outside doors in black, in direct sun, and it looks as good as the day I put it on. Actually it was more than a day, it takes 24h at least to dry properly and you need 2 or 3 coats, with rubbing down in between, so a couple of weeks.
I filled the grain on the (new) door, sanded, rubbed down, filled again with thinned grain filler, primed, rubbed down, painted, rubbed down, painted again, rubbed down, painted again and then buffed - Downing Street has nothing on me!
Except a steel, blast resistant door, of course. They win in that department.
That's good to hear! I'll make sure I take a few photos of each layer going on then. Thanks!I have it on outside doors in black, in direct sun, and it looks as good as the day I put it on. Actually it was more than a day, it takes 24h at least to dry properly and you need 2 or 3 coats, with rubbing down in between, so a couple of weeks.
I filled the grain on the (new) door, sanded, rubbed down, filled again with thinned grain filler, primed, rubbed down, painted, rubbed down, painted again, rubbed down, painted again and then buffed - Downing Street has nothing on me!
Except a steel, blast resistant door, of course. They win in that department.
guindilias said:
Osmo is wildly expensive, but covers great and lasts forever. I'm sure there must be a cheaper equivalent not just selling by the name alone - no idea what kind of oil/paint base they use, but the MSDS sheet might show it, then buy pigment to suit?
Osmo uses natural oils such as linseed, sunflower, thistle and soy.Our summerhouse was made from pressure treated timber and as of yet, I haven't touched it with any wood preservative or paint - and it's been installed for four years already.
The time is nearing though and I simply wish to apply a clear wood preservative rather than anything coloured. Ideally in aerosol form that I can very quickly and easily apply - any recommendations?
The time is nearing though and I simply wish to apply a clear wood preservative rather than anything coloured. Ideally in aerosol form that I can very quickly and easily apply - any recommendations?
alfabeat said:
https://www.lillevilla.co.uk/product-category/pain...
Demidekk is what I used on my log cabin. Last coat was 6 years ago. Still looks like new. Ws expecting to have to do it every year or two. Again, choose a Scandanavian paint - they do know what works. It may be more expensive, but it lasts.
ThisDemidekk is what I used on my log cabin. Last coat was 6 years ago. Still looks like new. Ws expecting to have to do it every year or two. Again, choose a Scandanavian paint - they do know what works. It may be more expensive, but it lasts.
I have used it on a timber garage, good range of colours, also you need to primer it first
none of this stuff is cheap and it is a bit of a pain to apply ( a few coats required).
Don't bother with stuff like Ducksback. It used to be Ok but it tends to weather and wash off (from planed timber, may be OK on rough sawn.
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