Painting the railings

mrstommo

Just about to paint the railings etc. round our patio decking. Only did it a year ago and it is peeling off quite badly in parts. One side is heavily exposed to the sun (when we have some) but to be honest it is quite bad all round. When it peels off the exposed wood is of its original colour as if the treatment we put on just sat on the top and did not soak in. We have used well known brands of wood treatment in the past but wonder if any one has a product that they can recommend that can do the job better.

Avoriaz

I used Cuprinol Shades on decking railings two years ago and it is still in reasonably good condition.

I did two coats.

It probably won't need redoing for another few years.

SailorSam

When i've painted railings in the past i found if you get an old pair of gloves and just dip your hands in the paint you can rub the paint on all around, much easier and quicker than trying to use a paintbrush.

cyclonebri1

We need to differentiate here, the OP has "painted" the railings, He hasn't stained with such as the cuprinol product in the link by avoirez.

That changes everything, strip off and redo with preservative stain or repaint...



...every couple of years

cyclonebri1

We need to differentiate here, the OP has "painted" the railings, He hasn't stained with such as the cuprinol product in the 2nd posters link, avoriaz, I think..

That changes everything, strip off and redo with preservative stain or repaint...



...every couple of years

mrstommo

Thanks for the replies - we used Ronseal Exterior Woodstain Satin
Deep Mahogany.

mrstommo

My husband has just telephoned Ronseal helpline and they are sending a litre tin of Ronseal 5 year Woodstain for us to try.
Very pleasant and helpful and delighted with result.
Thanks to all who took trouble to reply to my original post.

cyclonebri1

mrstommo wrote: »

Thanks for the replies - we used Ronseal Exterior Woodstain Satin
Deep Mahogany.

Deep MSE tip, do what the op did for free paint.