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garden shed paint green shades

7 replies

MarineBlue33 · 24/10/2021 15:07

Has anyone got strong feelings either way about Cuprinol garden shades / their duckback range or Wilko paint? Or even Ronseal?

I am really asking about the durability of the paint and the actual protection it gives.

We have a large garden shed to paint and want to go for a green shade.
I am thinking Willow by Wilko but also by Cuprinol. Also very different shade but their Ducksback Forest Green.

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brambleberries · 24/10/2021 17:36

I found the Cuprinol Garden Shades, (Willow) covers well and is easy to work with. It has very good water repellent properties - I've used it recently to repaint with 2 coats in the same shade, after 4 years of applying it previously. I love the Willow colour.
I've used Ronseal in the past, for oak colour-stain outer window frames. It started peeling and flaking after less than a year, so I wouldn't use that brand again.
I haven't used the Wilko brand so can't comment on that.

userxx · 24/10/2021 17:39

I used curprinol back in 2018, I think I'll repaint next year. Very impressed with it.

MarthaJonesPhone · 24/10/2021 17:44

I used Cuprinol Garden Shades, not green but purple. The paint went on really well. I used two coats and it looks perfect 18 months later.

ItsSnowJokes · 24/10/2021 17:46

I have just painted 16 fence panels with ducksback and they looks fab. 2 coats needed (it was done on virgin wood) front and back but they claim it will last at least 5 years! Rain just just run off them as well.

userxx · 24/10/2021 17:57

@MarthaJonesPhone

I used Cuprinol Garden Shades, not green but purple. The paint went on really well. I used two coats and it looks perfect 18 months later.

I used lavender. Love it !

MarineBlue33 · 24/10/2021 21:00

So that's good to hear that the Cuprinol has faired well over time.
Now to choose a colour.
We have a playhouse in Fresh Rosemary so wonder if Willow is too close to it

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25yearsnhsworker · 24/10/2021 21:05

Fence I did in wilko grey and shed in cuprinol sweet pea.
Both covered well and essy to apply.

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