Despite the UK weather’s rainiest efforts, summer is the best time for some exterior painting. If you can find a few dry days with low wind, you can transform your garden and exterior areas so that they’re looking fantastic for when guests visit.

To do this, you’ll need some quality wood treatments. Whether you prefer paint or varnish for fences, sheds, garden furniture, and more, we have everything you need to protect and preserve wood surfaces.

The Importance of Exterior Wood Treatments

It’s vital that you treat your exterior wood as, because it is exposed to the elements 24/7, it can develop a number of issues. They can rot, be susceptible to insect and pest damage, and in general lose their lustre if they were painted a while ago.

Some exterior paints and wood treatments are simply not up to the task. Even when paired with a primer, they flake and fade far faster than they should. This puts a dent in your decorating budget and leaves your garden looking worse than before.

Painting wood isn’t just about improving its appearance. With quality wood paint, you’ll protect the surface for years to come from all the issues we just mentioned. That’s because we’ve meticulously designed paint compounds that are as tough as they come.

The Best Exterior Wood Paint

If you want the toughest paints for your fences, sheds, and more, oil-based is the way to go. Naturally more durable than water-based paints like acrylic, these compounds repel more water and have a thicker coating that takes longer to wear away.

For exterior wood, our oil-based gloss is one of the best. As well as being incredibly water-resistant, its compound also contains a fungicide to prevent rot, as well as UV protection so it doesn’t fade even after years of direct sunlight.

As with all of our paints, oil-based gloss is also incredibly versatile. Unlike a lot of exterior paints, this can be used on interior surfaces too! As well as painting fences, sheds, and garden furniture, you can use it for:

Door Frames

Window Frames

Skirting Boards

Interior Walls

Floors

Ceilings

Masonry & Stonework

Patios

Metal

And more!

This means that, if you buy your paint in large quantities, you can use it all around your home and garden, saving you money in the process. You will be limited by colour and sheen with just the one product, but if you like a specific shade or want a neutral colour in a lot of places, it makes a lot of sense.

Our paint is also one of the best for tradespeople; if you have a big job on your hands, you can order anything from 1l tins to 205l barrels, all with fast shipping.

And for painting wood, you aren’t limited to just paint.

Best Alternatives to Wood Paint

Some people aren’t a fan of using too much paint for their exterior wood surfaces. There are reasons to avoid it; some oil-based paints have strong odours and can be toxic to plants and animals if used excessively.

But often the main reason not to use wood paint is aesthetic. Because of its high sheen level, oil-based gloss makes wood reflect a lot of light, which can create glare or a certain, ‘shiny’ look that doesn’t suit every garden. Matte paints do exist, but often you’ll be sacrificing durability to achieve this finish.

If you prefer your wooden surfaces to look more natural, our oil-based woodstain is exactly what you need. As is it semi-transparent, it enhances the natural woodgrain, adding colour without changing the texture. It’ll have all the protection that paint provides, but will still look like real wood.

Best Colour for Wood Treatments

If you do want a bold colour for exterior wood surfaces, paint is the best option. With our oil-based woodstain you are limited to dark brown or dark green. Great colours, especially for a very natural garden, but if you prefer something different you’ll have to switch to paint.

Oil-based gloss, on the other hand, gives you endless colour options. As well as classics like greens, reds, greys, and more, you can mix any colour you can imagine as this paint is part of our Colour System. Simply enter a British Standard or RAL colour code and your paint will be the exact shade you’re looking for.

Bolder colours often suit sheds and garden furniture better than fences. While the latter is best in the background, your tired old shed or table can be revitalised in a bold colour, making them a centerpiece of your garden.

How to Apply Exterior Wood Treatments

Once you have your paint or woodstain, you need the right tools to apply it. Once you’ve scrubbed or washed away any grime and old paint, you’ll find that wooden surfaces are still rough to the touch, meaning some harder brushes will snag or fail to cover the surface evenly.

Our shed and fence paint brush, as the name suggests, is designed with wooden surfaces in mind. It glides over rough wood, and applies an even layer of paint or stain in the process. The soft grip handle means it can be used for hours without causing any discomfort, and its tough block design ensures it’ll serve you well for many years, and for many painting projects.

The UK’s Most Trusted Paint Supplier

We’ve spent decades ensuring that the paint products, wood treatments, and painting accessories in our store are the best they can be. Whether you’re a trade professional or just a keen exterior decorator, we have everything you need to transform outdoor areas this summer.

We also know the importance of choice. No matter what style of paint or stain you prefer, we have it in stock. And if you have a very specific colour in mind, that won’t have to cause any headaches either!

If you have any questions about us or any of our painting products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!