Exterior Wood Paint
Transform your outdoor space with our wide range of exterior wood paint and stain from top quality trade paint brands such as Jotun, Tikkurila, Dulux Trade and Johnstone’s Trade. ... Read more
The Paint Shed are here to help you find the right exterior wood paint whatever your project may be. From painting exterior wood doors, cladding or sills or giving garden furniture, fences or sheds a fresh lick of paint, we have the paint you’ll need in a huge range of colours, all at brilliant prices. Shop exterior wood paint today with Free Next Day Delivery on all orders over £50 or free Click & Collect from your nearest store. Related Categories:
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FAQs
When working on wood outside, you’re either going to want an exterior wood paint or an exterior woodstain. Here is when you’d choose one over the other:
Exterior Wood Paints
You always want exterior paint to hold its own against the elements. Typically, customers will opt for the opaque finish when working with doors, frames & sheds, as opposed to having a glossy wooden shed. If it’s small pieces of panelling, a full gloss could work as it has better defensive properties against rain.
Exterior Woodstain / Varnishes
When you have a wood surface that is already finished to a colour you like and want to keep, you’ll need an exterior varnish or clear stain. Please be advised that using oil based products can cause a yellowing over time.
If you’re painting with a mixture of wood and concrete, you could find that Demidekk Ultimate might be worth a look. This product is flexible and can also be applied to properly primed concrete.
The easiest way to remove old exterior paint from wood is by sanding, this can be done manually or by using an electrical sander. Be careful not to apply too much pressure or over sand as this risks causing damage to the wood.
Generally speaking it is recommended you apply two coats of paint to exterior wooden surfaces. This helps to ensure adequate coverage, durability and protection against the elements. The number of coats needed does really depend on the condition of the wood, your chosen paint and also your expectations.
Painting exterior wood is a similar process to painting interior wood:
- Clean and prepare your surface, removing any dirt, mildew or loose paint. This can be achieved by a pressure washer or by using a specialist wood cleaning solution.
- Select the right paint which is designed to withstand outdoor conditions, for instance, protects against UV rays, moisture and mildew.
- Prime your wood - this is very important as it helps to maximise the adhesion of the paint, maximising the lifespan.
- Use the appropriate tools - rollers, paint brush or sprayer if required.
- Apply multiple coats until you achieve your desired result, ensuring each coat is completely dry before applying the subsequent coat.
Yes, as long as the paint has been formulated for use outdoors. You might have some leftover gloss you used inside and this can be applied to furniture and walls, but many interior paints like emulsions will not be formulated to withstand the elements. Almost all external gloss and satin paints are made to help prevent any tannins in the wood from causing discolouration.
If you currently have exterior wood painted and can see some browning coming through, it’ll be from tannins. In cases like this, it is advisable to use some exterior primer before you start painting over.
Outdoor furniture can be a tricky thing to get right at the best of times when you’re painting. Any missed areas on furniture outside are going to show much faster than those indoors. Make sure that you get furniture paint from trusted brands like Rustoleum and Sadolin.
If you're looking for our expert advice and help on selecting the best paint for exterior wood then discover our top 4 below:
As we offer a wide-range of exterior wood paint, we would recommend the below as our top 3 best paint for exterior wood, also suitable for wooden window frames:
- Zinsser Allcoat - offering 15 years of protection
- Demidekk Ultimate - tint to any colour and enjoy 12 years protection
- Sadolin Classic - this is a woodstain rather than a paint, so also helps to prolong the health of your wood