Any overspray should be cleaned up immediately (whilst still wet) with water and household detergent 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! 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… 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.

You would need some masonry paint to do this and I think, compared to exterior garden paint, there isn’t such a great choice. But, coming from Brighton where this is an abundance of brightly coloured house fronts, I’m sure you would be able to find a colour that brings joy to your outdoor space. The lovely Maxine of welovehomeblog.com has painted her exterior a fabulous shade of aqua! Fence and Shed Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. Before you begin, make sure that you always stir the product thoroughly before emptying the contents into the sprayer and refer to the sprayer instructions for full instructions before every use. Before you begin, ensure that any nearby areas have been covered encase overspray occurs. Any overspray that may occur should be cleaned up immediately with water and household detergent.But, injecting colour into your garden doesn’t have to stop at your fence and shed! Hey, you might not even have a shed or fence and still want to join the Paint Fan Gang! Member = 1. Me. So here are a few more ideas to help you get that paintbrush out in the garden. Create your own jazzy furniture 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. 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. Gardens have got it all now haven’t they? Who needs to go indoors ever again? Unless you’re British which means all the time when it starts to rain although no rain was forecast. Anyway… Before full application of Cuprinol Garden Shades, we always recommend testing a small area first, before beginning any project to ensure that you are happy with the colour and overall look of the finish.

This setting is made all the more special because of the colourful pieces of furniture. Image Credit: Protek How about spray painting that old and rusting bistro set you have looking sorry for itself in your garden? Image credit: B&Q Update your trellis 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.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. Other paint brands with beautiful colours suitable for painting sheds (and garden furniture) include Farrow & Ball exterior paint, Cuprinol and Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. 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 Q. Is Cuprinol Garden Shades suitable for garden fences and is it solvent-based? Does it contain any wax? Let’s banish that boring brown and turn our arches and pergolas into an assortment of colours! A bit like trellises, arches or arbours look so much better when painted in a different colour to brown, so they really stand out against the plants. The archway and obelisks are painted the same colour in this garden. Image credit: gardentrellis.co.uk

Here are a few of my favourite painted sheds and fences! Love this pink shed painted in Dusty Blush by Frenchic Image credit: @caffeineandcacti Q. Is Cuprinol Garden Shades suitable for a large log cabin / summerhouse at the end of the garden? Flowers and plants are no longer the only thing that are fabulous at injecting colour into your garden, we no longer have to be restrained when it comes to choosing garden paint colours for our fence or sheds (even if your neighbours think you’ve gone barking mad when you start painting your fence a neon pink you can see from space! 🙂 Table top painted in Cuprinol Sweet Sundae Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Q. I want to use a wood preserver on my garden fencing before painting with Cuprinol Garden Shades. Which one should I use?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? Untreated wood: should be pre-treated prior to adhesion test with an appropriate wood preserver to prevent rot and decay. 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. Using bright garden paint colours on your furniture really does add character and pops of interest in dark corners. If you have a wooden table and chairs and are a rubbish gardener like me (think flowers not living past a week old), why not paint them different colours to add a bit of cheerfulness to your garden. Cuprinol have also painted the top of this pallet in Buttercup Blast

Available in an extensive range of cuprinol garden shades colours, it provides a beautiful overall matt finish, and contains special pigments ensuring a rich colour and allowing the natural texture of the woodgrain to shine through underneath. 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. You can paint anything really, from terracotta pots (although why you would, I’m not sure. I love a terracotta pot!) to tin cans nailed to your fence. Outdoor kitchens and Potting Shelves After weeks of being let down by garden stores when it came to getting hold of a large coffee table for our garden, we decided to make our own. Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries. Saturday DeliveryThere 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.