Is cuprinol paint good?

Cuprinol Garden Shades is an excellent wood paint, but can also be used for stone and brick, much like a masonry paint! Although its best for sheds, fences, furniture, kennels and treehouses. But, not suitable for decking because it’s slippery when dry and will rub-off/crack if walked over!

Is cuprinol better than ronseal?

Cuprinol has lovely pastel colours, bold, bright colours and then plenty of traditional paint colours too. Ronseal, though, is still a very good fence paint. Cuprinol offers a few more years of protection on some of their fence paint ranges. They also offer more colour options for fence paints too.

What type of paint is cuprinol?

Cuprinol Garden Shades paint is a water based product so any remaining oil or wax from previous treatments will likely repel the paint.

Is cuprinol a stain or paint?

Cuprinol Fence Care Review Plus Ducksback Difference & Breakdown! Cuprinol is world-renowned for its paint lines such as their non-slip decking stain and the most well-known Cuprinol Garden Shades.

Is Cuprinol paint waterproof?

The product only becomes water repellent when it is fully dry and until then it can be damaged by heavy rain. In addition, surface dirt, algal growth and any previous treatment which retains water repellency may repel the Ducksback, causing poor adhesion.

Can Cuprinol be painted over?

Painted or varnished wood If old paint is in sound condition, Cuprinol Cladding & Fence Opaque can be applied on top, provided the surface is clean and dry. Sand well before applying over old paint.

How many fence panels will 5L of paint cover?

10 fence panels
5L covers up to 30m² or 10 fence panels (1 coat).

Why is cuprinol so expensive?

The type of paint Products like Cuprinol are standard. They have waxes in it and special pigment to achieve long-lasting colour. So, by the time this happens, the cost of painting is as much or usually more than buying a newly treated fence.

Can you paint Cuprinol fence paint?

If old paint is in sound condition, Cuprinol Cladding & Fence Opaque can be applied on top, provided the surface is clean and dry. Sand well before applying over old paint. Allow 48 hours before over painting. FOR USE ONLY AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE.

Can you paint over Cuprinol?

You will struggle to paint over Shades as it has a water repelling element that also repels susbsequent coats of paint or stain. In fact, if you leave it too long (only talking a few hours) you cannot even apply a second coat if that is needed. You’ll have to give the surface a ‘key’ to over-coat it. )

Does Cuprinol paint protect wood?

Cuprinol Garden Shades has been specially developed to colour and protect sheds, fences and other garden wood. It can also be applied on terracotta, brick and stone, to bring beautiful colours to the rest of the garden.

Can you paint Cuprinol on damp wood?

it is water based so you can paint it while still damp but better when dry,iI have tried algae removers (with little success)a watery bleach mixture a couple of days before,better)and a wire brush(best of all but hard work.

What are the different shades of Cuprinol paint?

Cuprinol garden shades colours have been specially developed to colour and protect your sheds, fences and other garden wood. Bring life and colour back into your garden with cuprinol colours shades, whilst also providing added protection. Pigments in the paint ensure a rich colour and let the natural texture of the woodgrain shine through.

What’s the best way to test Cuprinol paint?

All surfaces should be clean and dry. If it has been previously coated, loose, flaking paint should be stripped back to bare wood. Test a small area first for colour and adhesion. The final colour will vary depending on the surface and number of coats. If adhesion is inadequate on previous coatings, lightly sand before application.

What can I do with Cuprinol shed paint?

Cheer up your garden with Cuprinol – our range of shed paint can revive your old shed into a colourful, stylish feature. Transform garden fences into more than just a border with inspiration and ideas from Cuprinol.

Can you use Cuprinol to paint garden fences?

Transform garden fences into more than just a border with inspiration and ideas from Cuprinol. With a variety of fence paint colours, and specially formulated, our treatments not only provide a rich colour to the wood but also protect it against weather damage.