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Cuprinol Garden Shades in Beach Blue is designed for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts looking to refresh their outdoor wood structures, including sheds, fences, and garden furniture. Its key benefit is providing a beautiful, durable matt finish that protects garden wood for up to 6 years while allowing the natural woodgrain to remain visible. A key caveat to remember is that this product is not suitable for decking and should only be applied in dry conditions above 5°C.
| Colour | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | 5159073 |
| Brand | Cuprinol |
No, Cuprinol Garden Shades is specifically formulated for sheds, fences, and furniture and is not designed to withstand the foot traffic on decking.
A minimum of two coats is required to achieve the full color depth and the promised level of protection.
Once the paint is fully dry, it is considered safe for contact with pets and wildlife, even if they occasionally gnaw on the wood.
No, you should only apply this paint in dry conditions when bad weather is not forecast to ensure it can cure properly.
Since this is a water-based paint, you can simply wash your brushes in warm water and detergent.
While it is touch dry in 1 hour, you should wait 8 hours before applying a second coat.
Ensure you are stirring the paint thoroughly before and periodically during use, and apply in even strokes along the direction of the wood grain.
Lightly sand the existing surface to provide a 'key' for the new paint to grip and ensure all loose debris is wiped away before starting.
Ensure the paint is well mixed and rinse the sprayer components with water immediately after each session to prevent the product from drying inside the mechanism.
To achieve the best results, ensure the wood surface is clean, dry, and free of flaking paint. If you are applying over old, peeling paint, sand the surface back to bare wood first. Always treat bare wood with a suitable preservative before applying Garden Shades to prevent decay. When storing, keep the container in a cool, frost-free environment. If you have leftovers, consider taking them to a local Community RePaint collection point rather than disposing of them in household waste.
